Mechanical Engineer (m/w/d)

Astriol academics GmbH; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VisionSpace Technologies seeks an experienced Ground Station Engineer to join the ESOC operations team in Darmstadt, Germany. You will contribute to RF compatibility testing, station configuration, and support for NDIU hardware and system integration on site.

The role requires a university degree in a related field, strong RF engineering knowledge, and familiarity with ground station environments. This position is on-site at ESOC and offers opportunities to work on critical space infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Knowledge of Telecommunication Engineering including RF expertise and practical RF experience in ground-station environments.
• Familiarity with ESOC environment and ground station control processes.
• Experience with configuration management and producing technical reports.

Aufgaben

• Supporting RF Compatibility Test (RFCT) process during test campaigns
• Reviewing the Compatibility Verification Matrix, Test Procedures and test results
• Defining and executing the RF Compatibility Test plan and producing the Test Report
• Maintain a plan for the NDIU (Network Data Interface Unit) usage
• Support the procurement of the NDIU
• Configure and validate the NDIU
• Support the NDIU operations
• Overall maintenance of the Ground Station configuration
• Support station upgrade processes from requirements review to validation and handover to operations

Kenntnisse

RF engineering

Ground station knowledge

Configuration control

Technical reporting

RF Compatibility Tests

Ground station control

External interfaces

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Aerospace / Telecommunications

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VisionSpace is seeking an experienced Ground Station Engineer to join our ESTRACK Engineering Service team based at the European Spacecraft Operations Centre (ESOC), in Darmstadt, Germany.

ESTRACK is the ESA Tracking Network of global ground stations, comprising a wide array of antenna types, i.e. for deep-space and LEO satellite communications. The facilities within ESTRACK require operations engineering services as provided by Station Maintenance and Operations Engineers (SMOE) who are assigned to a ground station facility asset. Station Maintenance and Operations Engineers are responsible for providing engineering services required for their assigned facility asset to prepare and maintain associated antenna facilities during the preparation of new support to the mission and execution (flying) phase.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Supporting Radio Frequency Compatibility Test (RFCT) process during the test campaigns
• Reviewing the Compatibility Verification Matrix, Test Procedures and test results
• Defining and executing the Radio Frequency Compatibility Test plan and production of the Test Report
• Maintain a plan of usage of the available NDIU (Network Data Interface Unit)
• Support the procurement of the NDIU
• Configure and validate the NDIU
• Support the NDIU operations
• Overall maintenance of the Ground Station configuration
• Supporting the station upgrade processes from the review of requirements to the validation and handover to operations

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Telecommunication Engineering knowledge, (i.e. RF expertise) including practical experience as RF engineer in ground-station
• Ground-Station knowledge (i.e. architecture, subsystem maintenance and operations, incident management, station performance).
• Configuration control (i.e. knowledge and experience in configuration management )
• Document in production of technical reports reflecting the performed tests and the associated results
• Understanding of RF Compatibility Tests
• Familiarity with the ESOC environment: processes, configuration control
• Familiarity with ground station control processes and set-up
• Some experience dealing with external interfaces like M&O (Maintenance & Operations) and industrial suppliers
• Familiarity with Ground station maintenance and operations

If you are passionate about advancing technology and ensuring reliable ground station operations, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program.

VisionSpace Technologies is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.