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Radio Navigation Engineer

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Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.

We are seeking a Radio Navigation Engineer to work on our Customers Site (ESA-ESTEC) in the Netherlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to get into one of the most sought-after space agencies in the world.

Main Responsibilities

As Radio Navigation Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:

Support the design, development and R&D activities of Positioning, Navigation, Timing (PNT) and Geolocation systems, including contributions to ESA projects like GALILEO, LEO-PNT and FutureNAV.
Design, analyse, implement, and test navigation systems, signals, receivers, and related algorithms, including performance assessments using simulations, laboratory tests and field trials.
Work on radio navigation signals and signal processing, including signal structure, modulation, error correction, synchronisation, multipath and interference mitigation, encryption and authentication.
Design, develop, and test radio navigation equipment for space and terrestrial applications, such as scientific missions, high-accuracy geodesy, civil aviation and maritime uses.
Define, procure, and maintain laboratory and test equipment for navigation experiments and support related demonstrations inside and outside ESTEC.
Support the preparation of technical documents, invitation to tenders, and technical follow-up of industrial contracts and R&D activities.
Provide specific engineering support to ESA space projects and European industry partners, including validation of designs through analysis, simulations and testing.
Contribute to ESA’s R&D strategies and programmes, including new concepts like LEO-PNT, multi-layer PNT, 5G/6G NTN positioning, Moon and Mars navigation, deep space navigation and RFI monitoring.
Participate in standardisation activities and technical working groups to support the development of navigation systems and technologies.
Support the design, implementation, maintenance and operation of radio navigation simulation tools, test facilities and equipment for evaluating system and receiver performance.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Strong background and hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and testing of radio navigation systems and equipment.
In-depth knowledge of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF systems, signal processing and digital navigation receivers.
Relevant experience with GNSS (GPS, Galileo, EGNOS) systems, including signals, receiver technologies and authentication techniques.
Practical experience using and testing satellite navigation receivers and working with positioning and integrity algorithms.
Experience with radio navigation simulation and test facilities, including implementation, maintenance and operation for various applications (spacecraft, aircraft, maritime, land mobile).
Familiarity with commercial simulation software is an advantage.
Background in areas such as LEO-PNT systems, governmental, telecom, or EO/SAR satellites, space receivers, deep space navigation and geolocation and RFI monitoring.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in international teams.
Eligible to obtain an EU personal security clearance from the relevant national authority.
Candidates must be EU nationals.

On offer

Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
Casual dress code
Bike Scheme

Relocation:

The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.

About the Company

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.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

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