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OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer
2017-12-05 14:17:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of EDP Electromagnetics Components Data Power SystemsEngineering Support. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview A diverse range of support tasks can be carried out by the contractorwithin the above domains, encompassing hardware, software and systemaspects. These can be grouped within the following main headings Payload data acquisition, processing and storage chains, which can befurther divided into Data acquisition chain ADC DAC interfaces Sensor readout electronics Analog signal conditioning Data processing units Concept, design and test of data processing units Implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. DSP, GPU or uProcessor and FPGAs based platforms Tradeoff analysis and verification of the performance in simulation and hardware Instrument controller Concept, design and test of payload computers Knowledge of applied memory technologies Mass Memory storage units Concept, design and test of mass memories and the applied memory technologies Knowledge of file based systems and the CFTP protocol HW SW partitioning and corresponding tradeoffs. High speed networks for data transmission and command control Experience with high speed serial link based systems and the testing of these interfaces SpaceWire, SpaceFibre and related protocols Protocols providing quality of service, reliability, determinism and FDIR Ethernet based systems based on Powerlink, AFDX or similar is an asset. Validation of signal and image processing algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, prototyping SW. Specific engineering support in the above domains to mainstream ESA space projects, mainly for but not restricted to the development and testing phases. Specific qualification requirements Masters degree in engineering. A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional working experience. Experience in defining payload data processing systems architectures. Extensive knowledge in signal and image processing techniques and devices. Extensive experience in procurement of spaceflight hardware units, subsystems integration and testing in the space industry. Knowledge in spaceflight electronics design related to data acquisition, processing and storage functions, as well as constraints of the spaceenvironment. Wide knowledge in communication networks principles, standards and their implementation. Experience in VHDL programming, including reconfiguration and partial reconfiguration techniques is an asset. Ability to work in an autonomous manner, in particular when providing support to projects with high time allocations and this in coordination withthe line manager. Fluency in English both written and spoken is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 4 January2018a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference TECEDP413. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before submitting them by 10January 2018, 13.00 hours.
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