Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer

Job Introduction

Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have a working experience in satellite communication systems? You could be our new Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) based in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. 

Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Serco’s space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies - We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions.  

Role Responsibility

As the Telecommunications Satellite Payload Engineer​ in the Space Segment Section at ESA/ESTEC, you will have the following responsibilities:

Be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of satellite payload technology and products under the responsibility of the Payload Technology Section including:

• Initiating, monitoring and controlling space segment technology and product development activities for satellite communications under the ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) and other ARTES programme lines, with a focus on digital communication technologies.
• Liaising with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line Managers and other relevant Departments of ESA as necessary to fulfil this role.
• Supporting activities of the Ground Segment Section and the creation and implementation of ARTES partnership projects;
• Reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of ARTES activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates;
• Identifying and defining product and technology needs for future satellite communication services, in particular for digital communication technology and products;
• Supporting the promotion of the ARTES 4.0 programme and the ARTES socio-economic impact analysis;
• Coordinating the provision of expert technical support from other ESA organisational units (e.g. TEC) as required to ensure an effective initiation and management of activities.

Successful Candidate

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

Masters degree in relevant field and relevant experience the following areas

• Experience in managing technology development activities carried out by industry for commercial satellite communication;
• Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes;
• Knowledge of satellite communication system architectures, products and market;
• Experience in the specification, design, development and testing of at least one of the following: digital signal processors, communication modems, digital and/or mixed signal ASICs, software defined radios, RF equipment, active antennas, optical communication technology.
• Applicants should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills and contract/subcontract management experience.
• Experience in space segment technology and equipment as well as subsystem design and development is required.
• Experience in the satellite telecommunication industry would be a distinct advantage.

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Exciting relocation package​ (if applicable) 

• Company events

About the Company

Serco is one of the world’s largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. In Europe, Serco supports governments and international organisations in the delivery of essential public services with operations in Belgium, France and French Guyana, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland.

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service and to keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation.

As a business which delivers “front-line” public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people; our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers.

A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you share our values and want to join a team of over 50,000 passionate colleagues globally we want to hear from you.

Make a difference every day.

Take pride in what you do!

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https://www.serco.com/eu/sector-expertise/space

https://www.serco.com/eu/careers/careers-in-space

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