|
CV: Telecommunications system engineer
Printer Friendly
PDF Version
Save as RSS
Date Submitted: Last Modified: Current job: Employment Term: Job location: Date available: Industry: KeywordsTELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM ENGINEER
Results-driven Engineer with extensive experience in the design, development and integration of radio communication systems for satellite and aircraft use within high technology environments.
Conducts systems architecture, radio frequency (RF) transceiver, analogue, mixed signal and physical design activities. Develops modules from specifications, performs testing, and develops related documentation. Effectively collaborates with internal functions in the delivery of outstanding technical results. Native speaker in Catalan and Spanish. Fluent in English. Medium level in French.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Radio Communication System / RF Circuits Design • Satellites • High Frequency Hardware Design Design Solutions • System Architecture • Supplier Selection • Preview Design Review meetings
System Integration / Testing • International Team Collaboration • NATO Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EADS-CASSIDIAN, Munich, Germany • 2009-Present
A division of EADS dedicated to defence business.
Communication System Engineer
Participated in a cancelled Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) project, developing Narrow Band (NB) datalinks and voice communication system design, including the system architecture. Selected the best options for all NB subsystems. Gathered supplier information in collaboration with Procurement.
Developed an airplane equipment installation strategy with Airframe personnel. Reported directly to the Communications System Leader.
· Designed the audio chain that consisted of V/UHF radio specification, audio electrical interfaces and integration with Ground Segment.
· Contributed to System Requirements (SDR) and System Design (SDD) documents, as well as to NB Comms SRD and SDD documents.
· Developed Purchase Technical Specification (PTS) of NB Comms equipment and NB Comms System Installation Requirements Documents (SIRD).
· Passed the Preview Design Review (PDR) of external assessors that made the Communication System the 1st to pass.
· Met all physical limitations and budget requirements with an accurate selection of designsolutions after trade-offs.
INTA, Torrejon de Ardoz, Madrid, Spain • 2005-2009
A public company belonging to the Spanish Ministry of Defence dedicated to R&D in aeronautics and space.
Communication System Accountability
Coordinated engineers for the design, integration and testing of the UHF, S-Band and X-band communication system for the Nanosat 1B and Microsat satellite programs. Managed the detailed electronic S-Band and X-Band design. Chose the architecture of the subsystems in line with system specification and design constraints in cooperation with the System Engineer. Selected the electronic devices in alignment with space requirements with Quality and Procurement departments. Designed the electric schematics and PCB, testing the first subsystem prototypes in collaboration with Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT), Mechanical Design and Quality Assurance departments. Integrated these with the rest of satellite subsystems before integrating the system into the satellite, sending it to Kazakhstan for validation and launch (29.07.2009).
Supervised the UHF radio frequency, digital modem and power supply design, and reported the schedule and design status to the program and department heads. Presented the Communication System in 2 PDRs and 1 CDR, and produced proposals for public funding. Oversaw the activities of a 5 to 7-member team.
· Successfully designed the 1st ever Spanish company UHF and S-Band system for satellites that included transceivers, modem and antennas. Successfully designed an X-band transmitter prototype (upconverter and 10W HPA).
· Managed the digital modem design, also a first for a Spanish company utilising state-of-the-arttechnologies (FPGAs).
INDRA ESPACIO S.A., Barcelona, Spain • 2003-2005
A large company dedicated to several businesses, including a Space Division.
RF Engineer
Provided RF header design support and installation for the AMERHIS Gateway project for the European Space Agency, designed to interconnect satellites with terrestrial networks. Developed the link budget.
Developed design and test documents. Installed and tested the antenna and microwave devices.
· Served as a member of the team that developed the 1st multimedia satellite communications system.
GRUPO DE ELECTRÓNICA DE COMMUNICACIONES, Barcelona, Spain • 2002-2003
A department into Polytechnic University of Catalonia dedicated to develop RF systems.
RF Engineer – Signal Theory and Communications Department, UPC
Conducted weather satellite station upgrades.
· Designed an antenna to receive satellite signals at 137 MHz and 1.7 GHz.
LGAI TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE (now Applus), Barcelona, Spain • 2000-2001
A public centre to perform test and certification activities.
RF Engineer – EMC Division
Conducted antenna calibrations, performing tests, and producing documentation to request an ENAC certification. Tested 3 different antenna calibration methodologies based on ANSIC63, CISPR-16 and SAEARP standards, calculating the measurement uncertainty, and developing supporting reports.
· Facilitated ENAC certification by delivering the required tests and documents, and established 3 measurement methods as lab standards.
EDUCATION
Master in Satellite Technology (March 2006 – June 2006)
Escuela Universitaria de Ingenieros Técnicos de Telecomunicación (UPM), Madrid, Spain
Advanced Courses: Module 2: Space Segment (40 hours)
Digital Design and Configurable Devices (FPGA’s) (2005 January 31 – 2005 February 11)
Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Specification, Design and Synthesis of Digital Systems with VHDL
Digital Design Based on FPGAs (40 hours)
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering (September 1995 – July 2000)
Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Speech Signal Processing, Communication Circuits, Cellular Communications, Arrays, Advanced Signal Processing
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Aircraft EMC Management, Aircraft EMI Control, Aircraft EMC Qualification and Certification
EADS – Cassidian / Getafe, Madrid, Spain
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Microsoft Office Suite, DOORS
Simulation: OrCAD • Pspice •IE3D • CST • ADS • HFSS • Mat Lab
Registering is the only way of posting vacancies and obtaining contact details of candidates in our CV database.
All it takes is a few minutes and a credit card (Visa or American Express). To sign-up to this service, simply click on the Register link and fill in the form. You will then have instant access to our system after on-line payment where you will be able to complete the transaction in either US Dollars, UK Pounds or Euros.
All online credit/debit card transitions are handled through our secure third party payment processors at WorldPay. Worldpay are part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the 5th biggest banking group in the world, WorldPay payment solutions are trusted by thousands of businesses, big and small worldwide.
Pricing starts at €450 (approx £400 or US$500 - use the convert tool for an exact conversion) for one month unlimited job postings and unlimited CV database access (for one user), with package discounts available if you have more permanent recruiting needs. For example, a Gold subscription will give you unlimited jobs posting and unlimited CV database access for one year at just over €250 per month!
2021 Pricing Structure (excluding VAT):
| 1 month - Discovery | 450 euros | convert |
| 3 months - Bronze | 1150 euros | convert |
| 6 months - Silver | 1950 euros | convert |
| 12 months - Gold | 3200 euros | convert |
If online payment is not convenient, give us a call at +33(0)622757477 or send us an email at sales@space-careers.com. We will set up an account for you and invoice you, but in this case, access to our website will be granted only after payment has been received. Note that you can also pay through PayPal.
Please note that the posting of academic positions is free of charge. All you need to do is email us your job description and we will post it for you.
VAT:
Spacelinks is based in France so the following European Union regulations regarding electronic commerce apply:
- if your business is located outside the EU, VAT does not apply to you
- if your business is located in France, you will be charged a 20% VAT
- if your business is located in the EU and you don't have a valid VAT registration number, you will be charged a 20% VAT
- if your business is located in the EU and you do have a valid VAT registration number, you won't be charged VAT provided you give us your VAT number (mandatory for invoicing)
Support:
For sales enquiries and general information, you can call us on +33(0)622757477.
Support is available Mon-Fri on +33(0)622757477 or via email. Out-of-hours support is provided only via email.
Please also note that we are located in France. Our normal office hours are 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. France timezone is GMT+1.
Warning:
We are very serious about our job seekers privacy so only legitimate recruiters and employers are eligible for a recruiter account. All subscriptions requests will be manually approved and recruiter accounts constantly monitored. Users who enter inaccurate or incomplete information will not gain access to post jobs or search resumes. Sharing of login details with a third party will result in the suspension of the recruiter's account with no subscription refund.
To ensure you are approved, please include the following on your application:
* The website address of your Company. Under construction websites will be rejected.
* Email - Must end in @yourcompany.com. Applications using free email accounts such as Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail will be rejected.
Individual exceptions can be made on a case by case basis by emailing sales@space-careers.com. Accounts found not to be in compliance will be deleted.
