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Attitude and Orbit Control Systems Engineer mf
2016-05-03 16:06:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team in Zaventem Brussels to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Attitude and Orbit Control Systems Engineer mf Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The main tasks and responsibilities will include The Control Systems and Sensors section has the following roles and responsibilities Definition and implementation of AOCS Attitude and Orbit Control Systems for Earth Observation, Telecom, Navigation satellites and for Astronomy Observatories. The functional support provided to these projects includes o Participation to project reviews SRR, PDR CDR, . o AOCS design, analyses and simulations control loops design and modelling, FDIR, independent simulator setup, functional verification and performance budgets. o Review of AOCS SW implementation. o Sensors and actuators selection and procurement support. o AIVAIT support test benches, review of test plans and test results. o Operations support review of Operations Manual, rehearsal and LEOP. o Support to inorbit analysis. Conception, initialisation and supervision of corresponding enabling AOCS technology RD High Accuracy Pointing, Generic AOCS Architecture Building Blocks, Innovative AOCS FDIR Solutions including prototyping and tools development. Sensors and inertial actuators technology development APS, Star Trackers, sun sensors, Earth sensors, magnetometers, gyros, accelerometers, magnetotorquers, reaction wheels, CMGs. Development and utilisation of the Control Hardware Laboratory e.g. sensor characterisation and testing. Maintenance, development and setup of AOCS simulation tools. Participation to the elaboration and promotion of ECSS standards in the E60 domain. Qualifications and Experience A University degree MSc in Control and Aerospace engineering. At least 6 years of proven experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of AOCS systems in different project phases. HW knowledge sensors, computer, actuators. AOCS AIT at subsystem and system level. Proven knowledge of commercial modelbased design tools MATLAB. Furthermore you should Be able to interface with industry and to operate in a team environment, Present good interpersonal, reporting and communication skills and a proactive attitude to solving problems. How to apply Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for your application is 10th of May 2016. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance if applicable. For additional information, please contact Mr. Thomas Peignier at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02 721.54.84
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