Microwave Engineer

Microwave Engineer in the Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment and Technology Section, Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The RF Equipment and Technology Section provides engineering support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the fields of ground and space-borne RF equipment and its building blocks, RF Active and RF Passive technologies, time and frequency generation and distribution, RF testing, instrumentation and related design and characterisation tools.

Duties include contributing to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF equipment, subsystems, components and technologies applicable to space and ground segments; providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of RF equipment and technologies, throughout all project phases; participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals; contributing to the definition of technology development roadmaps and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes; defining, initiating and managing R&D activities ranging from early conceptual studies to full hardware development; fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures; end-to-end laboratory activities as required in support of industry, ESA projects and programmes; monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends, liaising with universities and research institutes in order to maintain state-of-the-art engineering expertise in the Section’s technical domains; supervising students and trainees for analysis, simulation and development of advanced concepts in the Section’s technical domains; contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Requirements include a master's in telecommunications, electronics, microwave engineering or physics and more than five years’ experience in the design and development of radio frequency equipment and technologies for space applications from low to high TRL levels. Experience in project activities throughout all project phases is also required. Experience in the definition of R&D roadmaps in the field of RF equipment and technologies for space applications and experience with emerging microwave technologies e.g. semiconductor technologies, advanced manufacturing, microwave photonics, etc. are considered an asset. A PhD in a relevant domain is also an asset for this post.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.