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Flight Dynamics Engineer EXOMARS RSP
2019-05-17 11:30:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco Nederland BV, Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Flight Dynamics Engineer EXOMARS RSP based at ESOC. If you are passionate about Flight Dynamics, Orbit Determination, Prediction products generation this role is exactly for you. We are looking forward to welcoming you! Package description Highly competitive salary Corporate Benefits Package Relocation Assistance if applicable Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team Main responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for generation products such as, Orbit Determination, Prediction for Science Mission, especially for EXOMARS RSP mission . Within your main responsibilities to make sure the products are well generated the following are the key tasks Orbit Determination, Prediction and Products Generation Execution of and support to operational tasks Processing of tracking data Determination and prediction of spacecraft orbital state Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of orbit related products such as orbit event prediction and station acquisition data Flight Dynamics Application Layer Maintenance of elements of the Flight Dynamics Application Layer Flight Dynamics system development Specification of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Installation of modifications, enhancements or any other elements into the operational platform Setup procedures System configuration Participation in tests Ideal candidate The ideal candidate should bring the following skills and experience Essentials University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics Skills to apply the knowledge to develop solutions to technical mathematical and dynamical problems Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software using e.g. Unix andor Linux scripting languages, Fortran 77 andor 95, C Take operational responsibility in multidiscipline teams Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to work independently Experience in operational Orbit Determination for interplanetaryplanetary probes. Experience in operational Orbit Determination for Lagrangian missions. Knowledge in Mars atmosphere modelling, including, e.g. the Mars Global Reference Atmosphere Model MarsGRAM and the Mars Climate Database MCD. Practical experience in operational modelling of Martian atmosphere, relevant for the EDL of RSP experience gained on e.g. aerobraking operations at Mars are of advantage Desirable Familiarity with interplanetary satellite orbital mechanics Experience dealing with external interfaces Experience with OracleSolaris andor Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously Experience with operational Orbit Determination tools used at ESOC is of advantage. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services, employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. We work closely with the European Government Institutions Space Agencies providing crucial Services with over 300 staff members. The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to peoples lives and to your community and country. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. Take pride in what you do.
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