Antenna Engineer (2 Positions)

Overview

Join ESA as an Antenna Engineer to support space antenna systems.

You have:

• A master's degree in Telecommunications or electrical engineering with a comprehensive background in electromagnetic wave theory is required.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Solid industrial experience in antenna and/or submillimetre wave architectures and technologies as applied to aerospace programmes is an asset.
• Eligibility to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
• Eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.
• Good knowledge of English or French is required.
• Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

This vacancy is published to recruit for either: an appointment of 4 years, extendable to an indefinite duration; or a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years that depending on performance and organisational needs, may be extended up to a maximum total duration of 8 years.

Description

Antenna Engineer, Antennas and Submillimetre Waves Section, Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Antennas and Submillimetre Waves Section provides functional support to ESA projects across all domains (navigation, Earth observation, telecommunications/secure connectivity, human and robotic exploration, and launchers) and carries out technological research (R&D) in the field(s) of space antenna systems, submillimetre wave instruments and associated technologies.

The Antennas and Submillimetre Waves Section covers:

• analysis, engineering, radio frequency modelling and design tool developments of standalone antennas (ground and space), as well as interference effects among antennas and with the spacecraft structure or other platforms, such as aircraft, trains and vehicles;
• design and analysis of all antenna (active and passive) subsystems, including standalone radiators, arrays, reflectors, lens optics, dichroics and their associated focal planes;
• analysis, engineering, radio frequency modelling and design tool developments of instrument architecture, antennas, front-end technology and components for submillimetre wave applications.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of space antenna systems, submillimetre wave instruments and associated technologies throughout all project phases;
• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
• identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• laboratory activities as required;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Your duties may also include partially supporting other activities within your field of competence.

Technical competencies

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews

Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape

Experience with the design, development and application of relevant tools and methods

Project support experience in a relevant domain

Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation, such as statements of work and proposal evaluation

Experience in the development and verification (laboratory or field testing) of relevant technical equipment and space hardware

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.

Education and professional experience

A master's degree in Telecommunications or electrical engineering with a comprehensive background in electromagnetic wave theory is required for this post together with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional requirements

Solid industrial experience in antenna and/or submillimetre wave architectures and technologies as applied to aerospace programmes is an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Important Information and Disclaimer In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.

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.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.

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.

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