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Endtoend Simulations Engineer
2016-10-26 14:04:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA Group is currently recruiting an Endtoend Simulations Engineer to support EOPSF for Mission and System Studies at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support the definition and development of the EndtoEnd E2E Mission Performance Simulators for future EO missions Contributing to ensure the technical coherency and completeness of the simulation of the observation system, including, as needed, functional analysis, system level budgeting, system performance analyses, modelling of spacecraft andor payload subsystems and related data processing to meet system and mission requirements Install and use those E2E simulators on the EOPSF IT infrastructure for mission performance evaluation and system tradeoffs for future EO missions Ensure a consistent evolution and maintenance of the E2E simulators and a proper configuration and storage of the relevant inputoutput data sets Initiate and support work in the area of modelling of system or subsystem aspects spacecraft, payload, ground processing for E2E simulators and System Engineering Tools Support the development of generic building blocks and modules, and aim at maximum synergy and reuse of those building blocks and modules from one E2E simulator to the next making use of ESA OpenSF infrastructure Participate to the development of System Engineering Tools for preliminary analysis and sizing of future EO missions Use the above System Engineering Tools for system tradeoffs, preliminary sizing and performance evaluation of future EO missions Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory MSc in Engineering General knowledge of ESA Earth Observation missions Background in space system engineering Experience in mission analysis Good communication and technical writing skills Good organisation skills Capability to coordinate a large amount of inputs, synthesise, summarise and take conclusions A proactive approach, with initiative and capability to work independently Problemsolving oriented attitude Solid background on IT and computer programming Experience on modelling and simulation of observing system characteristics spacecraft, payload, ground processing, orbit and how they impact mission data quality and relate to system requirements and scientific goals is desirable Versatility to adapt to the specificities of each mission considering the wide range of possible EO observation techniques e.g. opticalmicrowave, passiveactive, imagersounder, nadirlimb observation and platforms e.g. minimicronanosatellite, orbits SunSynchronous or drifting, LEOMEOGEOHEO Proficiency in written and spoken English Experience with system performance simulation is an asset Knowledge on optimisation techniques is an asset MATLAB, Python, STK, MS Excel and CAD software knowledge is an asset How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 28112016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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