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Our team and mission
The role of the Future Missions and Instruments Division is to prepare the Earth observation missions, instruments and technologies of the future, encompassing a wide range of research missions (Earth Explorers Core, Fast-Track, Missions of Opportunity, Scouts) and operational missions (Copernicus Sentinels with the EU and meteorology missions with Eumetsat). The work carried out is mainly related to:
1. end-to-end definition of space missions, including orbits, instruments, platforms, end-to-end performance, data flow, launcher interfaces and ground processing to meet observation requirements
2. definition and pre-development of instruments (optical, microwave) and platforms (including payload data handling/transmission) including breadboarding of critical elements for technology development and risk retirement
The work is carried out in close cooperation with specialists in the different technology domains as well as with scientists and/or data users proposing the mission or expected to use its results.
As a YGT, you will join the Microwave Instruments Section of the Future Missions & Instruments Division, Future Systems Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity
You will be supporting the work of the Section and Division in the definition, analysis, trade-off and performance assessment of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) concepts to be operated in geosynchronous orbit.
A geosynchronous SAR is a highly innovative concept, addressing key applications such as predictions of intense rainfall and related flooding and landslides, understanding the diurnal water cycle (e.g. soil moisture in dry environments and snowmelt/re-freeze) and near real-time prediction of ground motion.
You will cover a key role in providing hands-on engineering support to the Section, contributing to verifying feasibility as well as assessing and optimising the performance of challenging geosynchronous SAR concepts such as Hydroterra, one of three candidate Earth Explorer-10 missions currently in Phase 0.
Your tasks will include:
Technical competencies
Knowledge of relevant technical domains
Relevant experience gained during internships/project work
Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities
Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects
Behavioural competencies
Self Motivation
Communication
Continuous Learning
Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
Teamwork
Education
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of a university course at Master’s level (or equivalent) in a technical or scientific discipline (e.g. electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics or physics).
Additional requirements
Knowledge and/or experience in computer programming (e.g. Matlab or Python) is required.
Knowledge and/or experience in synthetic aperture radar modelling and performance assessment, as well as signal processing, is an asset.
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.
You should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
During the interview your motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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