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Robotics Autonomous Systems Engineer
2017-08-02 16:11:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Robotics Autonomous Systems Engineer ECSAT, UK Ref no 17 14342 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, 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, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESA, we are seeking an experienced Robotics Autonomous Systems Engineer to work at ESAs ECSAT site in Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK. Responsibilities You will be assigned to support the Harwell Robotics and Autonomy Facility HRAF within the Directorate of Human Spaceflight Exploration DHRE. The HRAF concept has been initiated at ECSAT to answer the need of development, verification and validation of complex autonomous systems such as planetary rovers and other landed elements which are critical to enable future planetary exploration missions. In order to become operational for future exploration missions, HRAF will go through an implementation phase whose timing and process is currently under definition. This process is likely to start after a second pilot phase is completed in 2018 such that it is synced with possible Mars Sample Return rover applications i.e. the Sample Fetch Rover or equivalent lunar exploration scenarios. The support to be provided as an onsite service will consist of Support the HRAFrelated technology activities HRAF Pilot 2 HRAF EDLS distributed simulation federation and model driven engineering framework Overall development of the Virtual LaboratoryDigital Archiving for HRAF, in particular first operational tool implementation activity. Use of HRAF for the AMBITION activity Support ongoing technology development activities related to rover technologies and operations as well as future Mars related system studies, with particular focus on Sample Fetch Rover. Support the development of the Spaceship ECSAT, a new enterprise of the Exploration Programme, which is dedicated to initiate lowTRL Technology Readiness Level activities for verification and validation of autonomous systems in collaboration with industryinstitutes. This is a full time position located at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT, Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK. The requested start of work is September 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A university degree Masters or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering, SystemSoftware Engineering, or related discipline. A background, with at least 4 years working experience, in space engineering including robotics and automation, system simulation, virtual prototyping, modelbased engineering or similar.. Knowledge of related tools and software languages such as SysML in the MagicDraw environment, XML, Java, C, MatlabSimulink, ROS Robot Operating System. Experience in distributed simulations and middleware technology HLA, CCSDS Mission Operations services, etc.. Experience with database development and maintenance. Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an asset. Experience with ESA system engineering tools like ESAAF Architecture Framework, OCDT Open Concurrent Design Tool would be useful. Prior experience with ESA developed robotics and simulations tools like 3DROV, 3DROC, SIMSAT is an asset. Ability to interface with and report to the customer with minimal supervision with a serviceoriented attitude. 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 Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information Applicants should apply through the link below. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link below with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date August 15th 2017 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. A Certificate of Conduct will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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