Microwave Engineer

Microwave Engineer  Microwave Engineer in the Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment and Technology Section, Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
Responsibilities   Contributing to the design, development and performance evaluation of RF equipment, subsystems, components and technologies applicable to space and ground segments;
Providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of RF equipment and technologies throughout all project phases;
Participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
Contributing to the definition of technology development roadmaps and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
Defining, initiating and managing R&D activities, from early conceptual studies to full hardware development;
Fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting‑edge technologies and system architectures;
End‑to‑end laboratory activities as required in support of industry, as well as ESA projects and programmes;
Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends, liaising with universities and research institutes to maintain state‑of‑the‑art engineering expertise in the Section’s technical domains;
Supervising students and trainees for analysis, simulation and development of advanced concepts in the Section’s technical domains;
Contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Technical Competencies   General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position;
Hands‑on laboratory and hardware experience;

Experience with the design, development and application of relevant tools and methods;
Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape;
Project support experience in a relevant domain;
Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation, such as technology roadmap definition, statements of work and proposal evaluation;
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews.
Behavioural Competencies   Result Orientation;
Operational Efficiency;
Fostering Cooperation;
Relationship Management;
Continuous Improvement;
Forward Thinking.
Education and Professional Experience  A master’s degree in telecommunication, electronic, microwave engineering or physics is required for this post together with five years of relevant professional experience.
Additional Requirements   More than five years’ experience in:  The design and development of RF equipment and technologies for space and ground applications from low to high TRL levels, in either of these two fields.
High‑Power Amplifiers (Vacuum‑tube amplifiers, solid‑state power amplifiers or integrated RF output sections).
Time and Frequency generation and distribution equipment.

Project activities throughout all project phases.
The definition of R&D roadmaps in the field of RF equipment and technologies for space applications.
A PhD in a relevant domain is an asset.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness  ESA is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. We also seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing necessary support at the workplace.
Security and Eligibility  Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations, and must be eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.
Nationality and Languages  Applications are only considered from nationals 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, Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. The primary working languages are English and French; good knowledge of one of these is required, and knowledge of another member‑state language would be an asset.

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