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Mission Operation Specialist
2020-07-24 01:12:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The opportunity The University of Auckland is New Zealands highestranked, researchintensive and comprehensive university. Recognised as one of the worlds leading entrepreneurial universities and with an established innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Te Pnaha teaThe Auckland Space Institute is a multidisciplinary centre of expertise covering topics ranging from spacecraft engineering to astrophysics, to remote sensing and applications of space technologies. Our work includes research and development working with industry, academia, government and other key stakeholders, with the aim to further grow the burgeoning New Zealand space sector. We also run educational activities at undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral levels. Our team includes worldleading expertise, coupled with a stimulating, cooperative work environment which benefits from New Zealands unique geographic, cultural and political situation. We are now seeking an experienced specialist in spacecraft mission operations. About the role Within the broader domain of spacecraft engineering, we work in a variety of different areas, ranging from spacecraft subsystems structures, mechanisms, space propulsion, avionics and other relevant areas, to the development and execution of entire space missions, including the exploitation of data gathered during the missions. Key aspects of this role include developing, implementing, and maintaining the Space Institute spacecraft operationsmission operations facilities. overseeing the management of mission operations and related technologies mentoring junior members of staff and students. leading the implementation of maintenance and safety procedures managing the operation of these facilities, initially operating CubeSat missions, eve minisatellites and international missions being able to provide expert technical support in relation to the spacecraft operations and mission operations facilities to staff, students and external partners. About you You will come to us with experience in spacecraft operations andor ground station facility control and maintenance indepth knowledge of related hardware andor software domains previous experience with CubeSat andor small sat operations from LEOPS to EoL with be advantageous a sound understanding of ITU RF regulations experience in industry or a government research institute combined with academia would be welcomed ideally, you will have a degree in in Electronic Engineering, or telecommunication or computer sciences. Why us? The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following Flexible employment practices Career development programmes A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information please visit Staff Benefits on our careers site. How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday, 16 of August 2020 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV. For more information, please see the position description here. The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori, Pacific, women, LGBTQI, Takatpui, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz. Additional information In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival. It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Governments official Covid19 website.
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