About Antwerp Space
Antwerp Space is a leading Belgian space engineering company and an industrial player well-recognized by the European Space Agency and the European Commission. Antwerp Space has an established presence in the European space market and in several cases is taking the lead in technically complex space projects, supported by a consortium of partners from all over Europe.
The company employs highly skilled engineers and technicians from all over the world, the majority of whom hold an engineering degree, with strong expertise in the areas of digital signal processing, hardware and software design, as well as in project management and technical leadership.
OHB SE Group
Antwerp Space is part of the OHB SE group, one of Europe’s success stories in the field of contemporary space. Today it can call itself the third largest space group in Europe.
The OHB SE group has been growing at a steady pace over the last three decades and its footprint in Europe has continuously expanded. Nowadays, there are subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Luxembourg, Greece, the Czech Republic and Belgium. Despite its size, OHB SE is still a family business, run by the Fuchs family.
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I am responsible for the technical architecture of communication or navigation systems. Together with a project leader and with business development, this starts even before a project has been effectively won; within a design-to-budget context, I advise which state-of-the-art technical architecture we can use to develop the best possible and most performant overall solution.
I make sure we properly assess the technical challenges and draw out logically sound solutions, taking into account constraints (such as budget) and trends (such as new state-of-the-art technologies). I ensure that in the cooperation, at all stages of the project, we represent the different interests in a balanced way.
On the projects, together with the project leader, I ensure that we realise the roadmap effectively. I am essential for my fellow executives in the sense that I support so that each one can realise his/her responsibility properly, when developing the various sub-components.
I draw up a contingency plan to deal with risk and uncertainty and escalate in time where necessary. I bring involved parties together and make everyone work together so that we achieve our objectives.
I plan and coordinate the work to achieve our often ambitious plans. I work closely with colleagues within the various teams for the realisation.
Who are we looking for?
- Master degree in electrical engineering, communication engineering or comparable qualification
- A PhD in a Navigation or Radar or Communication topic would be an advantage
Required technical competences
- Professional experience in phase B/C/D in Navigation- or Radar or Communication projects is an asset
Expected soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of flexibility
- Enjoy teamwork in large projects
- Ability to work effectively and independently
- Experience in dealing with customers and vendors would be an advantage
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Willingness to travel
Where do you fit in?
- Support of satellite projects from the pre-development phase up to spacecraft integration
- Support of proposal preparation as well as evaluation of subcontractor proposals
- Assessment and evaluation of subsystem relevant concept trades across feasibility and pre-development studies
- Analysis of system requirements and extraction of Navigation or Communication subsystem relevant requirements
- Definition of requirements as well as generation and maintenance of specifications for the Navigation or Communication subsystem equipment
- Production and maintenance of documentation (analyses, specifications, test procedures, reports and design descriptions)
- Design and configuration of Navigation or Communication subsystems for satellite applications
- Support of system reviews as well as support and coordination of subsystem reviews
- Technical coordination of work with customers, vendors and subcontractors
- Cooperation with project team, system engineering and other divisions
- Presentation of work results internally and in front of the customer
- Development of test concepts and provision of suitable support during test phase
What we can offer you
- A multicultural environment. You’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
- A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well-being.
- Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high-level, international projects in a high-tech environment.
- Salary package. A very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short-term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.
Come and explore Antwerp Space
At Antwerp Space we treasure our human capital. From the moment you get on board until retirement, we will be at your side to make sure you feel at home and you get the chance to travel all the way through Antwerp Space, developing yourself and growing together.
As a company with a passion for innovation we want to create a dynamic, open and enriching environment for people, where people are passionate about their work and exchange ideas & expertise.
Moreover, we understand the need for a healthy working environment and we focus on the employee’s well-being, offering amongst others fruit@work, ergonomic advice, and many other initiatives. We also focus on a good work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and additional holidays. Each year a number of events are organized to emphasize that it is important to have fun, relax and create a good team spirit.
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