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2020-04-07 12:14:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Onboard Software Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 2071892 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK and France. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking an experienced Onboard Software Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to the Flight Software Systems Section within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The sections activities cover the development of Software Validation Facility SVF components as well developing generic reference facilities. This includes processor emulators, simulation of spacecraft systems and spacecraft dynamics. The work includes supporting ESA projects on the design, test and validation of onboards software maintenance and support on software development toolsets and design, implementation and test tasks for the Sections technology programme. These activities are of high importance with the evergrowing functionality and autonomy of spacecraft and the amount of mission data to be collected and processed. As the sophistication and onboard intelligence of spacecraft has increased, e.g. to become more autonomous from ground, so too has the size and complexity of their associated software programs. Your initial tasks will be Project support related to all technical aspects development and qualification of flight software. General support to Software Validation Facilities and Avionics Test Bench infrastructure activities. You should be able to function as part of a team. Because of the operational nature of the support, a proactive and flexible attitude will be required. This is a fulltime position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is July 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A Masters level degree in Electronic Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline. A minimum of 4 years experience in software engineering and objectoriented programming including CC andor others. Familiarity with modern software engineering methods and have hands on experience of software development and verification tools. Experience with embedded realtime systems and realtime kernels e.g. RTEMS will be advantage. Familiarity with microprocessors such as SPARC LEON, ARM, multicores etc. Familiarity with communication buses and protocols used in space systems Mil1553, SpaceWire, CAN An overall understanding and appreciation of space systems engineering. Knowledge of Software Engineering standards such as ECSSEST40C applicable to ESA projects. Prior experience within ESA space programmes and applications using space qualified microprocessors is an advantage. What can Terma Offer? At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply exclusively through our website httpswww.terma.comcareersapplytoopenpositions and upload a cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date May 12th, 2020 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. In line with ESA security requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them. 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