Package Description
What we offer if you join our amazing team:
- Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
- Casual dress code
Job Introduction
Serco has established itself as a reliable service provider in the French market, offering a broad range of engineering, technical, and management services across multiple industries. With a strategic presence in key locations, Serco plays a critical role in supporting space, defence, and transportation sectors, providing expertise in systems integration, operational support, and mission-critical services. Leveraging its global experience and local knowledge, Serco ensures seamless project execution and operational excellence, making it a trusted partner for both governmental and commercial clients. This solid foundation enables Serco to foster innovation and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and value across the industries it serves.
On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled Launch System Electrical Avionics Engineer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-HQ site, in Paris - France. The On-Board Computer & Data Handling Section provides critical support to ESA projects and leads R&D in advanced on-board data handling solutions. We specialize in developing architectures and systems for launchers, platforms, and payloads, with a focus on key technologies such as on-board computers, data interfaces, and real-time system design.
Main Responsibilities
- A diverse range of support tasks is required to be carried out within the above tasks, encompassing hardware, software and system aspects in support to the Ariane 6 project. These can be grouped within the following main headings:
- Definition of technical specifications for the and procurement of HW/SW items.
- Evaluation of verification analyses and reports.
- Participation in reviews and meetings.
- Overseeing the Launch System Combined Tests and Launch Campaign qualification tasks.
- Evaluation of change proposals and waivers for electrical ground/board interfaces.
- Validation and writing of Electrical Operational Requirements and Specific Test Requests.
- Writing of Launch System Electrical definition and justification files.
Successful Candidate
- A Master or PhD degree or equivalent , with a strong knowledge and experience in the domain.
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of electrical systems architectures of a launch system.
- Knowledge of TTE protocol and its implementation.
- Knowledge of main serial data exchange protocols and end-to-end wired measurement chains.
- Understanding of main Launch System RF communications.
- Experience in equipment procurement, sub-systems integration and testing.
- Experience in spacecraft project support in particular related to spacecraft data handling.
- Knowledge of the space environment, related standards and space quality requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities, and comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
About the Company
Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
In return Serco offers the following package:
- Highly competitive salary
- Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
- Casual dress code
DE&I
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
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