Apply for the Vacancy for Computer and Data Handling Engineer at ESA in the Netherlands. The deadline for the application is 13th October 2020.

Duties

The On-Board Computer & Data Handling Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the field(s) of:

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

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• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• Also, identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• Likewise, contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• Also, defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• Also, laboratory activities as required;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;

Technical competencies for Computer and Data Handling Engineer

• General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
• Hands-on hardware experience
• Experience in the development and verification of space hardware
• Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
• Project support experience in a relevant domain

Education

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

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