LCT & AIS Engineer

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Job ID: EOP-198

Deadline 14 July 2023
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of

EOP- Engineering Support to Earth Observation.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Overview

The contractor will work within the Copernicus Sentinel-1 Project team and will report to the Sentinel-1 Spacecraft and Engineering Manager, within the Copernicus Sentinel-1 Project Division, Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes for the project specific responsibilities and duties.

Specific Tasks

The tasks and responsibilities relate to the Sentinel-1 Spacecraft: S1A (in phase E), S1B (in phase F), S1C (in phase E1), S1D (in phase D), and S1NG (at the end of phase B1). The post holder will support the procurement for Sentinel-1 Next Generation (S1NG) of the laser communication unit (e.g. Laser Communication Terminal, LCT, Optical Communication payload, OCP), envisaged to support the download of data via optical GEO relay or a network of optical ground stations, and the procurement of the automatic Identification System (AIS) instrument. The responsibilities include in particular:

Monitoring the industrial activities related to the procurement of the laser communication unit and the AIS instrument.

Supervising the flow-down of the System requirements onto the laser communication unit and AIS at subsystem, equipment and component level.

Monitoring the manufacturing, integration, tests and delivery of the components, equipment and subsystems that will constitute the laser communication unit and AIS, through the different development models, ensuring adequate planning and progress of work.

Ensuring that the required GSE are adequately defined, developed and verified according to the required specification and the required programme of work.

Ensuring that the related laser communication unit and AIS requirements are being appropriately fulfilled at all levels of industrial activity for all on-board sub-systems and equipment.

Supporting the definition of the laser communication unit and AIS Verification, and Assembly, Integration, and Test approach.

Liaising with external entities in charge of the optical GEO relay and/or the network of ground stations.

The post holder will support the procurement of platform sub-systems and equipment for S1NG and their integration and testing at spacecraft level. The responsibilities include in particular:

Activities associated to the Platform Data Handling and Payload Data Transmission sub-system(s).

Activities associated to the Telemetry, Tracking and Command sub-system.

Activities associated to the Monitoring Camera sub-system.

Activities associated to other platform equipment as needed, e.g. GNSS Antenna and Receiver, Laser Retro-Reflector, etc.

Additionally, the post holder will:

Review the project documentation produced throughout the project lifetime.

Participate in project meetings and reviews.

Provide specific technical support to the Sentinel-1 System Engineer for the implementation of the spacecraft verification process.

Participate in the Launch campaign, Launch and Early Operations, and In-Orbit Commissioning activities for Sentinel-1C and D Spacecraft.

Provide support to Sentinel-1 AIS, OCP and Payload Data Handling and Transmission related issues on Sentinel-1 First Generation (A, B, C and D Spacecraft) in conjunction with the Post Launch Support Office for any Anomaly Review Boards and In-orbit Performance reviews.

The post holder will draw on the support of specialised engineers and will liaise closely with other members of the project team and, in particular, will provide technical advice and support to ensure that all deliverables have been produced and verified in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Specific Qualification requirements

Proficient in the English Language

(Spoken and Written).

Masters degree in Space Systems or Aerospace Engineering.

Experience in monitoring and coordinating industrial procurement activities.

Experience in the Development and Verification of space hardware.

Practical experience in the field of Assembly, Integration and Test.

Experience in Optical communication.

Experience in End to end analysis/performance.

Experience in Radio frequency (RF).

ICD experience.

Experience in optical payload.

Experience in Sentinel.

• Good knowledge of industrial practices.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule.

Legal and Security Requirements

• All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
• Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.

Location

The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre (
) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
• Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
• Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
• Aurora contributes 15,7% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.

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