Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the fields of passive and RF passive EEE throughout all project phases;
• contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• 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 and cutting-edge technologies;
• supporting technology domain-related standardisation activities, such as ESCC and ECSS;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency;
• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• initiating and monitoring of laboratory activities, including preparation of test plans and review of test reports, and performing laboratory activities as required;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise.

Requirements: 

Education

A master’s degree in electronics engineering or a related subject is required.

Additional requirements

• A minimum of five years of professional experience
• Professional experience in space projects and products is an asset