Senior Radio Frequency Subsystem Designer

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Technical responsible for the TT&C communications subsystem of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklyn Mission (RFM). RFM will be required to communicate with the Ground Segment on Earth from Deep Space throughout all mission phases;
Technical responsible for the communications subsystem of the Deep Space Platform study that will contribute to the relay communication infrastructure around Mars.

Specification and design of Radio Frequency Subsystems (Telemetry Tracking and Command, Planetary Communications, Interplanetary Data Relay Systems) and of the needed units (Transponder, Antennas, RFDN, Cables, TWTA, SSPA, Switches);
Specification and design of electrical and communication interfaces between Communications Subsystem and Data Handling Subsystem;
Specification and design of protocols for Ground communication and definition of Link Budgets and Data Volume;
Procurement of Communications subsystem and its units following subcontractor technical activities;
Support to Communications subsystem integration and test (AIT) with system avionics;
Support technical meetings and reviews with the Customer.

Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with focus on telecommunication or Master degree in electronic Engineering;
At least 3 years of experience or internship in RF Subsystems design or testing at subsystem or at unit level (Transponder, Antennas, etc..) and technical knowledge in the following areas:
- Capacity to perform:
  - analysis of S/C to Ground communication scenarios; and
  - synthesis of adequate RF subsystem architecture.
- Knowledge of Analysis and Modeling tools (Matlab/Simulink, FECO, STK, etc..);
- Knowledge of ECSS e CCSDS standards relevant to Communications systems;
- Knowledge ofspace qualified component used in the TT&C units(Memories, FPGA, ADC, DAC, etc...);
- Knowledge of specification’s configuration control tools (DOORS);
- Knowledge of Structured Programming technics and relevant programming languages (C, C++, Python) is appreciated.
Proficient knowledge of English is required;
Availability to work abroad for short periods of time;
Ability to work with people with different cultures;
Ability to present and discuss solutions and results in front of the Customer.