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Navigation Systems Lead
2017-09-25 17:11:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An experienced Navigation Systems expert minimum 15 years commercial experience looking for an exciting career in the development of satellite navigation related applications, services and systems. Objective To grow and deliver the Navigation Systems capability within Telespazio VEGA UK. Responsibilities Duties Develop the strategy to address navigation market working closely Sales Preparation of proposals to win new Navigation work including Positioning for upcoming proposals ahead of ITT release Understanding of ITT requirements Identifying and working with partners as necessary Specification and costing of the solution Writing clear, concise, management technical proposals to express the solution and its benefits to the client Identification of new products and services including the identification of funding opportunities. Development of business cases for new products and services Project management and technical leadership of Navigation projects Responsible for delivery of the project to schedule, budgeted effort and quality requirements. Point of contact with the client Production of documents System Design Authority responsible for the overall design of the system and its compliance to requirements and any applicable legislation. Preparing for and presentationclose out of formal technical milestone reviews Support to other proposals and project activities as required including nonNavigation Qualifications Experience Minimum of 15 years commercial experience working in the field of Navigations Systems, Applications and Services Established network with the Navigation field, preferably with membership of relevant institutions and bodies. Strong understanding of the UK and Europe institutional and government funding lines and programmes Proven track record of delivering studies and developing applications services in the navigation field Degree qualified relevant degree. SC clearance preferable. Essential Skills Detailed understanding of Satellite Navigation systems Navigation signals Algorithms Vulnerabilities Availability Error sources Different constellations Galileo specific services Performances Strategic planning navigation Proposal Writing Project and Technical management Project delivery Team leadership Coaching mentoring Qualities Commercially aware IPR, profit and loss, cost control etc. Selfstarter, able to take initiative to achieve objectives. Strong at networking and building lasting relationships Excellent written and oral communication skill Team player, open and keen to contribute Conscientious, hard working Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is 30 November 2017 Location of the position is Luton, UK Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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