Senior Wave Propagation Engineer, Space RF & Remote Sensing

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA's Noordwijk site seeks a Propagation Engineer to advance wave interaction and propagation research for space communications, navigation, and remote sensing. You will engage in modelling, data analysis, and end-to-end performance assessment within the Wave Interaction and Propagation Section.

The role requires a master's degree with about 5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in propagation modelling, laboratory campaigns, and performance simulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant domain with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong background in wave propagation modelling for RF/optical systems.
• Experience in data processing, simulation and propagation environment characterisation.
• Ability to interact with scientific and engineering communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to ESA projects and studies across project phases.
• Participate in feasibility studies, reviews and evaluation of proposals.
• Contribute to development and validation of propagation models and end-to-end analyses.
• Foster new application areas and coordinate laboratory activities as required.
• Stay abreast of trends and disseminate results across the Agency.

Skills

Wave propagation modelling

RF/Optical

Data analysis

Project support

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

ESA's Noordwijk site seeks a Propagation Engineer to advance wave interaction and propagation research for space communications, navigation, and remote sensing. You will engage in modelling, data analysis, and end-to-end performance assessment within the Wave Interaction and Propagation Section.

The role requires a master's degree with about 5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in propagation modelling, laboratory campaigns, and performance simulations.