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On-Board Computer and Data Handling Engineer

Posted 22 Mar 2024
Work experience
5 to 10 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)

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On-Board Computer and Data Handling Engineer in the On-Board Computer & Data Handling Section, Data Systems, Microelectronics & Component Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering & Quality.

The On-Board Computer & Data Handling Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) on turn-key on-board HW Data Handling solutions with an emphasis on:

  • platform and payload data handling architectures and their building blocks (equipment/units, modules and key components);
  • units such as on-board computers, mass memories, remote terminals, instrument control units*;
  • digital and analogue signal processing electronics for payload/platform control functions;
  • front-end acquisition and processing chain electronics*;
  • on-board data transfer interfaces, buses and associated protocols (high and low speed);
  • platform data handling functions related to security, data authentication, encryption, compression, machine learning and artificial intelligence;
  • use of microelectronics devices.

*except for RF payloads.

Duties

You will report to the Head of Section and, within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of platform and payload data handling systems throughout all project phases;
  • participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
  • identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
  • contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
  • defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
  • fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with an emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
  • laboratory activities, as required;
  • monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
  • 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

  • General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position (data handling system engineering and data handling units development)
  • Hands-on hardware experience
  • Experience in the development and verification of space hardware
  • Understanding of and practical experience with related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
  • Project support experience in a relevant domain
  • Spacecraft systems knowledge
  • Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc)

Behavioural competencies

  • Result Orientation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Fostering Cooperation
  • Relationship Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Forward Thinking

Education

A Master’s degree in computer science, networks, electronics, telecommunications or a related field is required.

Additional requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in the fields of space hardware design, simulation, manufacturing and testing of platform and payload data handling equipment, modules and boards is required. This includes the ability to design, review and simulate analogue and digital electronics for data handling units (use of FPGA/processors/micro-controllers, single-point-failure-free circuitry, failure containment techniques and use of COTS with radiation mitigation techniques).

Knowledge in the following fields will be considered assets:

  • Design of data handling electrical ground support equipment.
  • Design of electronic boards for radiation testing of analogue and digital circuitry based on COTS

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.

Aerospace & Defence
Noordwijk
4,000 employees