Frequency Management Officer

Location
ESOC Darmstadt Germany

Description

Frequency Management Officer in the ESA Frequency Management Office (FMO) Space Safety Programme Department Directorate of Operations.

The ESA FMO is responsible for the frequency management of all ESA missions from the initial planning phase to routine mission operation until the end of mission.

The ESA FMO leads the Agencys participation in the meetings of the radiocommunication sector of the International Telecommunication Union including the World Radiocommunication Conferences the Space Frequency Coordination Group and other international regulatory bodies dealing with frequency management.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the ESA Frequency Management Office and your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• supporting the development of the Agencys frequency management policy and ensuring its implementation in accordance with the provisions of the International Telecommunication Union;
• interfacing with ESA satellite projects in the various directorates to consult on the Radio Regulations and assign them the frequencies required for their missions;
• filing and coordinating RF-related aspects of new ESA missions and handling the operational coordination of flying missions;
• carrying out the domestic and international coordination of the ESA Tracking Network with existing and planned terrestrial services;
• interfacing with frequency regulators in ESA stations host countries for the related bilateral agreements and for obtaining the necessary frequency licences;
• supporting the Head of Office in defining and implementing the strategy to achieve the changes in the ITU Radio Regulations required to support the needs of future ESA programmes;
• participating as needed in the work of technical committees in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) and the Space Frequency Coordination Group (SFCG) and conducting studies to support ESAs position in these committees;
• implementing all contracts associated with the S2P programme and reporting on related matters to PB-SSA;
• contributing to the ESA internal activities related to frequency management and interfacing with the individual contact points from the various ESA directorates.

Technical competencies

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the positionExperience in satellite frequency selection international coordination ITU filing and ground stations licensingExperience in ITU CEPT and SFCG meetings structures and proceduresExperience in satellite communication systems propagation and radio frequency compatibility analyses

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.

Education and professional experience

A masters degree in engineering or physics is required for this post together with 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional requirements

• Experience in analysis and simulation of complex systems.
• Good communication skills (particularly in a multi-cultural environment) and ability to work in a team.
• Systems understanding and strategic thinking are considered important.

Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA 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.

At 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 .

Important Information and Disclaimer
In 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 masters degree the position may be filled at A1 level.

During 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 Agencys security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESAs 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.

Nationality and Languages
Please 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.

According 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.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1