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Join the forefront of satellite communication technology as a Telecommunication Systems Engineer with ESA
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Harwell, United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Join the European Space Agency's Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications and become part of a team dedicated to pioneering advancements in satellite communication technologies. ESA offers a vibrant and innovative workplace committed to diversity, welcoming qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds. As part of an organization that values inclusive working environments, your work will contribute significantly to the field of telecommunication systems.
- Engage in management of telecommunications ground and user segment technology.
- Collaborate with various departments to initiate, monitor, and control technology and product development.
- Contribute to ARTES Core Competitiveness and other programme lines.
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline required.
- Experience in ground and user segment technology and equipment design and development.
- Commercial telecom operator and European industry experience preferred.
- In-depth understanding of European agency frameworks.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
ESA conducts a thorough recruitment process, which may include selection tests. Successful applicants will be subject to basic screening conducted by an external service in line with ESA's security procedures. Proficiency in English or French is a must, and knowledge of another Member State language is beneficial.
We are looking for a Telecommunication Systems Engineer to join our team at the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to the development of ground-breaking satellite communication technologies.
The Role: As a Telecommunication Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for managing activities relating to telecommunications ground and user segment technology and products. This includes initiating, monitoring and controlling, in collaboration with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line managers and other relevant ESA departments, ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) and other ARTES Programme Line activities relating to ground segment technology and product development for satellite communications.
Job Requirements: You should have a master’s degree in an engineering discipline. Experience in ground and user segment technology and equipment and subsystem design and development is required. Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications operator and European industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of operating within a European agency framework, would be a distinct advantage. You should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills and have contract or subcontract management experience.
Benefits: 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.
Application Details: During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
