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Avionics Engineering Support for ISS Columbus
2015-12-03 16:10:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for an Avionics Engineering Support for ISS Columbus. Tasks and Responsibilities The Contractor shall provide engineering support to ESA project manager for avionics aspects related to the Columbus infrastructure sustainability and evolution items as described below. This will include daytoday monitoring of the activities of the Industrial Contractors and review of technical documentation. The specific tasks will include Support the establishment of the baseline for new items, from requirements up to and including the end item definition and followon at Industry Specification level for the ISS Columbus module Monitor industrial activities for the procurementdevelopment and integration, test, verification of new or recurrent items in the area of onboard data management, data and video distribution including wireless, powerEMC, audio and RF communications for the ISS Columbus module Monitor avionics activities related to the Columbus system evolutions items, in particular with respect to the MPCC Service tasks and the Columbus Terminal activities Support the organisation and conduct of project reviews Support Engineering Control boards, MRBs, TRRPTRs, VCB in the avionics area Support the evaluation of Changes Requests, Waivers and PIRNs in the avionics area. Other duties within the post holders area of competence as may be required by the hierarchical superiors in support of their activities. Requirements In addition to having a University degree in Engineering and Physics, you should also bring at least 4 years of experience in the following A good knowledge of ISS Columbus avionics system and of the design and development of Human Spaceflight hardware A good knowledge of the design and development of Telecommunication items Ability to effectively work in a team environment with other ESA organisation like Columbus Operations Division, Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate and to follow a proactive attitude to solving problems Knowledge of Avionics Engineering will be an asset. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Avionics Engineering Support for ISS Columbus Reference NL15031 Application closing date 04012016 Start date 01022016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about ESTEC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC
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