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Join the European Space Agency as a Future Microwave Payload Engineer and contribute to the advancement of future Earth observation missions.
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Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Be a part of the European Space Agency (ESA), a prestigious organization committed to maintaining and advancing Earth Observation (EO) missions. At ESA, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to substantial projects and work alongside skilled professionals.
Role Summary
- Assist in the end-to-end design, engineering, technology breadboarding, and pre-development of microwave payloads.
- Work on various missions like ERS-EO, Earth Explorers, Scout missions, etc.
- Identify and investigate new observation principles and technologies.
- Manage industrial contracts for new microwave payloads.
Role Requirements
- PhD or master's degree in electrical/electronic engineering or physics.
- Minimum of seven years experience in EO microwave payloads.
- Expertise in microwave remote sensing techniques.
- Experience in spaceborne microwave instrument development.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a skilled EO Future Microwave Payload Engineer to join our Earth Observation Programmes Directorate at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is crucial for the advancement of our future missions and instruments within the Future Missions & Architecture Department.
The role: As an EO Future Microwave Payload Engineer, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end definition, engineering, technology breadboarding, and pre-development of microwave payloads for various missions including ERS-EO, Earth Explorers, Missions of Opportunity, Scout missions, Earth Watch, Copernicus, and meteorological missions. Your responsibilities will include identifying and investigating new observation principles and technologies, maintaining knowledge of relevant technology status, defining and assessing performance and technology readiness, and managing industrial contracts for new microwave payloads.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a PhD or master's in electrical/electronic engineering or physics, with at least seven years of relevant experience in EO microwave payloads and associated developments. Familiarity with microwave remote sensing techniques and experience in spaceborne microwave instrument development are highly desirable.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and creative work environment, fostering diversity and inclusiveness. We provide support for individuals with disabilities and ensure an inclusive working environment.
Additional information: This position is initially for a 4-year term, extendable to indefinite. Recruitment will be within the grade band A2-A4, with adjustments based on professional experience. ESA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.
