Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.

Description

Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer in the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Harness Section, Power Systems, EMC and Space Environments Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

You will report to the Head of Section.

The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Harness Section supports space projects in all application domains, i.e. science, Earth observation, human space flight and robotics exploration, navigation, telecommunications and space transportation. The Section is a focal point for electrical harness engineering.

The Section’s EMC laboratory features an anechoic chamber for conducted and radiated testing and facilities for magnetic cleanliness tests. In addition to laboratory testing, the Section performs analytical and numerical analysis. Moreover, it is responsible for research and development (R&D) activities on EMC and harness engineering for space applications.

Duties

Within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing EMC engineering support to ESA projects throughout all phases of their development cycle, including:

• definition and analysis of requirements at system level as well as at harness and equipment level;
• performance of design and acceptance reviews and assessments;
• active participation in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• identification of critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• definition and assessment of test, control, and verification plans and procedures of space equipment and systems;
• support for EMC test campaigns;
• assessment of test and analysis results, non-conformances, and requests for waivers and deviations;
• definition and evaluation of magnetic cleanliness programmes and characterisation of magnetic properties of parts and equipment;
• support for troubleshooting activities for space equipment and systems.

• Planning, definition, initiation and management of R&D activities for design, testing and modelling techniques under ESA’s research and technology programmes;
• Applying EMC analysis and modelling tools, and evaluating the results obtained;
• Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• Supporting ECSS standardisation activities in the EMC domain;
• 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 experience in EMC and electrical engineering
• Hands-on experience with testing in the lab and the related test equipment
• Understanding of EMC-related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
• Project support experience in the EMC domain, throughout all project phases
• Knowledge of EMC standards for aerospace
• Experience in managing and monitoring industrial activities, including participation in reviews and procurement activities
• Experience with application of relevant methods and software tools

Behavioural competencies

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

Education and professional experience

A master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering (or other relevant engineering domain) is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the field of EMC in general, demonstrated expertise in analysis and proven practical experience in testing.
• Expertise with analogue electronics design, computer-aided design (CAD) or electromagnetic simulation would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with harness engineering or manufacturing would be an additional asset, as would knowledge of harness standards for aerospace.
• Experience with magnetic cleanliness characterisation and test methods would be another asset.
• Experience with electrical safety would be an asset.
• Experience with CubeSats or satellite constellations would be an asset.
• A PhD in electrical engineering would be considered an asset.
• Experience of working on ESA space projects and in large, international teams would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently, in addition to good communication skills.

Important Information and Disclaimer

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

Nationality and Languages

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.

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.