Experteer Overview
In this role you define and optimize end-to-end SAR system performance for Earth Observation payloads. You model systems, evaluate image quality, and lead Cal/Val campaigns, collaborating with RF, antenna, payload, and data processing teams on international space programs. You drive architecture trade-offs and support AIT/Vu0026amp;V to enable mission success. This is a hands-on, leadership-minded role shaping advanced SAR capabilities.

Compensaciones / Ventajas
• End-to-End Performance Modeling: build and maintain system-level models and simulators to predict SAR performance and allocate requirements
• Image Quality Evaluation u0026 Budgets: monitor instrument-level budgets and assess metrics such as spatial resolution, NESZ, radiometric accuracy, and ambiguity ratios
• System Architecture u0026 Trade-Offs: perform trade-off analyses on orbit parameters, frequency bands, PRF, and antenna configurations
• Calibration u0026 Processing Support: drive SAR processing verification, focusing algorithms, and Cal/Val strategies using in-orbit and ground data
• AIT u0026 Vu0026V Integration: define and support Assembly,



Integration and Testing and Verifications across lab and environmental campaigns
• Project Milestones u0026 Technical Leadership: produce performance documentation and represent the team in reviews and customer exchanges

Responsabilidades
• 5–10 years in remote-sensing microwave instrument development with a strong SAR focus
• Deep command of SAR principles and radar performance metrics (NESZ, SNR, ambiguity suppression)
• Experience with end-to-end signal processing chains and numerical modeling
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for modeling and simulation
• Strong analytical problem-solving and ability to manage multiple projects autonomously
• Excellent English (advanced); Spanish valuable; French or German desirable
• Willingness to travel for test campaigns and reviews
• Experience with ESA development lifecycles and space engineering standards (ECSS, MIL-STD, CCSDS) is desirable

Requisitos principales
• vacation days plus additional days off
• competitive salary
• hybrid working model
• life and health insurance
• employee stock options
• retirement plan

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