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GNSS Expert
2015-03-31 16:06:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a GNSS Expert to support the development and running of satellite navigation systems at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work for a Senior Profile will include Coordination of Operation of the GNSS processing schemes run in the framework of IGS and other international collaboration activities Occasional GNSS reprocessing campaigns reprocessing historic data with the latest models and standards Operation of POD for Earth Observation satellites in LEO, in the frame of international collaboration activities IGS, ILRS, IDS, and in close coordination with the projects involved. Coordination of collaboration activities with the international services IGS, ILRS, IDS Support to all ESA and 3rd party projects run in HSOGN Maintenance of Napeos software Support in preparation of statements of work for investment activities related to GNSS and POD systems Verification, integration and validation of deliverables of investment activities The scope of work for a Junior Profile will include Support to navigation system improvements in the areas of GNSS observation modelling Precise orbit and clock determination algorithms GNSS data processing schemes batch and realtime Support to ESA and 3rd party projects requiring Navigation expertise in Consultancy Running simulations and test scenarios Support to international collaboration activities in the same areas Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Mathematical and stochastic methods and processes Classical and Celestial Mechanics Spacecraft Dynamics Applied Mathematics Relevant Space Environment modeling Relevant satellite systems and payload e.g. AOCS, star trackers, propulsion control Satellite Tracking techniques Software Engineering Orbit dynamics Orbit determination and prediction Operations support for flight dynamics. Satellite tracking data processing techniques A detailed technical background in the relevant areas with varying emphasis depending on the specific nature of the work GNSS system and receiver knowledge GNSS receiver network management GNSS data satellitestosatellite and satellitetoground processing techniques knowledgeable of the capabilities and limitations of the operational Software well trained in following the operational procedures for nominal and contingency scenario quick, high quality responses to situations arising during critical operations, including quasirealtime modifications of the operational software knowledgeable of the software as experts experienced in use of that software in operations are required available with a mix of different relevant experience in development and operations The underlying programming, verification and documentation activities will be performed by software engineers with a background on, based at ESOC. 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 30042015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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