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Lead the revolutionary HydRON project that aims to extend terrestrial fibre optic networks into space, creating 'Fibre in the Sky' and 'Internet beyond Cloud(s)'.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
HydRON is working on setting the benchmark in space technology by demonstrating the first all-optical, multi-orbit network in space. Aimed to provide terabit-per-second capacity, the project extends 'Fibre in the Sky' and 'Internet beyond Cloud(s)'.
Role Summary:
- Leading the specification, design, procurement, development, and verification of the satellite and its equipment.
- Monitoring the industrial progress and design evolution.
- Ensuring that the progress remains consistent with the technical and programmatic requirements.
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in a relevant engineering domain.
- Ability to adapt to new working methods and environments.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Prior project experience involving optical communications.
HydRON is an equal opportunity employer, with a committed goal of achieving workforce diversity. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, or disability. We especially encourage women to apply.
The HydRON project aims to demonstrate the world’s first all-optical, multi-orbit network in space, delivering terabit-per-second capacity. This initiative extends terrestrial fibre optic networks into space, creating 'Fibre in the Sky' and 'Internet beyond Cloud(s)'.
The role entails leading the specification, design, procurement, development, and verification/acceptance of the satellite and its equipment throughout the project lifetime. You will be responsible for monitoring the industrial progress and the design evolution at for the satellite and its equipment, ensuring it remains consistent with the technical and programmatic requirements.
Job requirements include a master's degree in a relevant engineering domain, the ability to adapt to new working methods and environments, strong leadership capabilities, and strong problem-solving skills. Previous project experience involving optical communications would be an asset.
We are 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.
