Microwave Engineer
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
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
Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will 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.
Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
Education
A master's in telecommunications, electronics, microwave engineering or physics is required for this post.
Additional requirements
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.
- project activities throughout all project phases
The following will be considered an asset:
- Experience in the definition of R&D roadmaps in the field of RF equipment and technologies for space applications.
- Experience with emerging microwave technologies e.g. semiconductor technologies, advanced manufacturing, microwave photonics, etc.
A PhD in a relevant domain is an asset for this post.
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, 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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.
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.