Lead Telecom Payload Engineer

LocationNoordwijk, NL Harwell, GB

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted3w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

ESA - European Space Agency is hiring a senior Lead Telecom Payload Engineer for the Commercial Constellations and Next-Gen 5G/6G NTN Partnerships Division in Noordwijk, NL and Harwell, GB, with a compensation package not specified.

Role: Lead Telecom Payload Engineer
Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
Location: Noordwijk, NL Harwell, GB
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

Lead Telecom Payload Engineer within the Commercial Constellations and Next-Gen 5G/6G NTN Partnerships Division, responsible for payload development and procurement aspects, contract negotiation, and technical oversight of satellite payloads.

What you'll do

Leading the design, development, qualification, on-ground verification and in-orbit validation of the satellite telecom payload
Contributing to contract negotiation and managing industry payload contract(s)
Supporting the industry tailoring and leading the subsequent application of ECSS, international and industry standards
Managing payload, subsystem and equipment reviews
Participating in spacecraft- and mission-level reviews as lead payload representative of the ESA project
Leading the preparation and implementation of payload-level and payload lower-level reviews

What it takes

A master’s degree in a relevant domain
4 years of relevant professional experience
Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications prime contractor and/or operator
Experience with ESA’s Partnership Projects
Ability to understand and to clearly and concisely communicate complex technical issues to a team and external parties
Experience of working in a team within a project and experience of coordinating cross-disciplinary topics

What you'll bring

Experience in telecom satellite payload designdevelopmentverification and in-orbit validationExperience with 5G payloads for constellationsKnowledge of ESA and industrial space developmentverification and quality assurance processes

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Noordwijk, NL and Harwell, GB.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant domain, 4 years of relevant professional experience, and direct experience with commercial telecommunications contractors.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the ESA - European Space Agency's recruitment process.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office.

How to apply

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