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Future Studies Technology Development Engineer
2015-05-29 17:06:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our main customers ESAESTEC, we are looking for a Future Studies Technology Development Engineer to give support to the Earth Observation Mission. The role of the EOPSF Division is to prepare new Earth observation EO missions and technologies. The work includes the coordination of technology activities performed within ESA and the relevant technology requirements derived from the new concepts proposed for EO missions. This includes contributions to the definition, evaluation and followup of technology developments and their implication in terms of system performance, together with experts in the Division, in the rest of the EO Directorate and in the Technical and Quality Management Directorate DTEC. Additionally, phase 0 and phase A studies of new Earth Science and Earth Application missions are conducted in the Division. The Technology Coordination Section is responsible for the identification of technology requirements for future Earth Observation missions and contributes to the establishment of the EO strategy for technology development. A solid collaboration with the other divisions in the EO directorate and ESAs technical directorate is essential for this work. The nature of the work requires a wide spectrum knowledge in engineering physics with a natural inclination for learning and understanding new technologies. Tasks and Responsibilities The main tasks of the Technology Development Engineer will include development of analyses and software supporting the development of technology for future EO missions, in particular in the areas of mission analysis attitude determination and control satellite platform performance system budgeting payload interfaces EO mission performance support missions under preparation through participation to reviews, assessment of industrial results maintaining and improving the Earth Observation technology database providing support to studies that are conducted within the technology coordination section support the identification of the technology requirements for future Earth observations missions, including in support of European industries competitiveness providing support to technology developments for future Earth Observation missions, that are conducted in the technology coordination section support ESAs technology harmonisation process support missions under preparation through participation to reviews, assessment of industrial results maintaining and improving the Earth Observation technology database providing support to technology developments within the new and prospective ESA member states Poland, Romania, Hungary, Estonia and PECS countries Experience and Education University degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification. Solid knowledge of techniques used in Earth Observation missions Solid background and experience in satellite system and subsystem technology, with strong simulation development skills. Experience relevant to the task description. Proficient in the English language Spoken and Written.
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