Advert for a Technical Officer in RCT
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), based in Sophia-Antipolis (06), is looking for a Technical Officer within the Radio Connectivity Technologies Department, Operations Division (OPS).
The Technical Officer provides both technical and administrative support to ETSI Technical Bodies (TBs), Industry Specification Groups (ISGs) and/or the ETSI Partnership Project 3GPP. This support includes advice on good standards-making methods and processes, guidance on the application of the ETSI/3GPP Directives and Working Procedures, technical and administrative support during meetings, as well as advice on the use of the ETSI and 3GPP portal and associated tools. It involves working closely together with DPC (Documents Production Centre) on the final delivery and approval of the standards.
Mission
This is a position for an experienced engineer that includes the following key responsibilities, operating under the supervision of the RCT Director:
- Act as prime ETSI Secretariat contact for the ETSI Technical Bodies, Industry Specification Group or Partnership Project to which(s) he is assigned.
- Ensure that resulting deliverables are fit for purpose, in line with ETSI requirements for technical and editorial quality and meet the necessary regulatory requirements. The operations are conducted in accordance with the ETSI Directives and/or Partnership Project Working Procedures.
- Provide advise on procedural and drafting matters and promote best practice.
- Provide activity reports and ensure that their Decisions and Actions are clearly recorded and followed up.
- Liaise with external organisations as necessary.
Profile
- University degree or equivalent in Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering.
- Experience working within a standardisation environment (ideally ETSI and/or 3GPP).
- An appreciation of legal or regulatory issues would be beneficial, but full training will be given to a successful candidate with the necessary technical skills.
- Self-motivated, independent, enquiring and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and become autonomous rapidly.
- Excellent written and oral communication in English.
- Ability to travel internationally.
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All applications (cover letter and C.V.) have to be submitted through our online application form by Tuesday 30 April 2024.