Radio Navigation Engineer (ESA-ESTEC)

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Company events

• Access to training 

• Access to the sport and social recreational facilities at ESTEC Escape Recreation Centre

Job Introduction

Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

Main Responsibilities

As Radio Navigation Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:

• Support to Navigation Projects (e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO) and R&D activities in the fields of system and receivers performances in a hybrid PNT framework (GNSS, fused PVT with inertial sensors, PPP, alternative PNT systems – LEO-PNT, use of terrestrial signals for positioning, etc.).
• Participation in studies supporting current and future PNT systems definition and/or analysis, in particular for what concerns system performances and receiver algorithms (signal processing, advanced hybrid PNT algorithms and mitigation of local impairments) for improved availability, reliability and resilience.
• Design, definition and follow up of industrial contracts related to the afore mentioned topics, including R&D activities and./or procurement of PNT testbeds and receivers for infrastructure, ground or usertechnologies / user segments
• Support design, implementation, maintenance and operation of Radio Navigation equipment, complex Radio Navigation simulation tools and test facilities for testing features (end-to-end performances, receivers, etc.) in the aforementioned activities. This includes participation to testing campaigns and validation phases of complex radio navigation systems as part of the support to the TEC Navigation Laboratory for the design, implementation and operation of complex testing setups

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• University degree (MSc minimum) in telecommunications, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or computer science, as well as experience in the following fields.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, including direct experience on GNSS.
• Proven knowledge of project management techniques, system engineering processes, system development lifecycle (e.g. V model, Agile), project execution and follow up.
• Specific knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, acquisition, tracking, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including architectures of multi-GNSS receivers, techniques for fast time to fix, high accuracy positioning (RTK, PPP) and robust positioning, navigation and timing.
• Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications.
• The following competencies would be considered an asset: proven knowledge and hands-on experience on processing and testing techniques for LEO-based positioning systems
• Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their applications to radio navigation and/or earth observation.
• Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities.
• Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
• Ability to work independently and establish good working relations with relevant actors in ESA and Industry.
• Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).

In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).

At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

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