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For remote sensing, this includes algorithmic developments relevant to Lvl1 and Lvl2 ground processing;\nremote sensing, design and validation of onboard processing functions/algorithms for payload data products, image processing and optical payload data compression;\nrelevant end-to-end performance assessment, including contributions to data product quality monitoring and improvement.\nYour tasks and responsibilities will include:\nproviding expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies throughout all project phases;\nparticipating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;\nidentifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;\ncontributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency's technology programmes;\ndefining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;\nfostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;\nlaboratory activities as required;\nmonitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;\ncontributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.\nYour duties may also include supporting other activities within your area of competence.\nTechnical competencies\nGeneral background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position\nExperience with the design, development and application of relevant tools and methods\nUnderstanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial and scientific landscape\nProject support experience in a relevant domain\nExperience with laboratory or field campaigns\nExperience in the preparation and management of industrial and scientific activities, including participation in reviews\nBehavioural competencies\nResult Orientation\nOperational Efficiency\nFostering Cooperation\nRelationship Management\nContinuous Improvement\nForward Thinking\nFor more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.\nEducation and professional experience\nA master's degree in a relevant domain is required for this post together with 5 years of relevant professional experience.\nAdditional requirements\nStrong experience in wave propagation modelling (RF and optical) relevant to telecommunications and/or navigation and in the associated characterisation of the propagation environment\nKnowledge of telecommunications and navigation concepts, including signal structure, and awareness of related remote sensing concepts\nExperience in the development of propagation channel models\nKnowledge of deriving environment-related requirements for navigation receivers and reference stations\nExperience in defining and using performance simulation tools and in conducting simulations and end-to-end performance analyses\nFamiliarity with the definition and implementation of laboratory tests and propagation campaigns\nExperience in a project environment working on procurement and monitoring of industrial activities\nAwareness of standardisation bodies relevant to the field of wave propagation, such as ITU-R and 3GPP \nParticular importance will be attached to the ability to interact with both the scientific and engineering communities.\nA PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline would be considered advantageous.\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusiveness\nESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.\nAt the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at .\nImportant Information and Disclaimer\nIn principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.\nApplicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.\nDuring the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.\nNote that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.\nThe information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.\nNationality and Languages\nPlease 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.\nAccording 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.\nThe working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. 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