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Software Simulation and Modeling Engineer
2013-02-04 12:38:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Software Simulation and Modeling Engineer, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands Serco has been operating for over 35 years across a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. For our activities in the European Space Agency, Serco Nederland BV is seeking Software engineers with a background in Simulation and Modelling in the Spacecraft field to support the Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE, databases, simulation benches, including those used in software validation facilities and spacecraft AIT, ground data processing systems and ground facilities software in general., covering Modelling of systems including spacecraft, ground segment and other required auxiliary systems Elaboration, development and promotion of tools for distributed and collaborative engineering Support for mission simulation, science operations planning and scheduling and experiment operations verification Elaboration, development and promotion of the concept of generic simulation testbeds, I.E. ATB, applicable for different projects, including preparation and promotion of relevant standards Realtime simulation infrastructure and tools based on different platforms, including LINUX environments, this infrastructure can support both hardwareintheloop and maninthe loop simulation. Support to ESA project teams in activities related to the procurement of EGSE for space systems, subsystems and instruments including preparation of requirement specifications, monitoring of industrial activities, acceptance of industrial products and participation in project reviews Support to ESA project teams in activities related to the development of space system database software and utilization including support to specification, architecture, implementation, software problem solving, exchange and interfaces with external systems, data modelling verification of consistency and completeness of data, compliance with technical documentation, project reviews Visualisation and graphical user interaction on different levels, including MMI design, parameter visualization, and up to highend 3D realtime, interactive and immersive visualisation systems, also known as Virtual Reality VR simulation. Develop, integrate and maintain VR applications and the related technology Maintenance of the EGSE SCOS based reference facility and Space System Database reference facility to support prototyping of new technology standards validation and evaluation of industrial methods and tools Participation in the definition of standards for ground system and operations, electrical test facilities and modelling and simulation in the context of ECSS and ESA internal standardisation Qualifications and Requirements Applicants shall have a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent, MSc preferred, together with extensive experience in software engineering, software development and configuration control methods, tools and standards e.g. ECSS. Current experience in Programming languages C , Java optimal User interface development Qt or alternatively other graphical toolkits like MFC, GTK, SWTSwing Operating systems Windows and Linux It would be an advantage to have knowledge of the following Mac OSX, UNIX systems. 3D graphics OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, Direct3D, Databases MySQL, Oracle, etc Web development J2EE or .NET You will Be proactive and posses strong motivation to accomplish your daily work, Posses the capability to work in team with in a multicultural environment Have the ability to multitask and set priorities The working language is English, a good understanding of both spoken and written is required additional EU languages are an asset. Desirable Experience with ESA in relevant activities is an asset If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. Please submit scanned copies of your education certificates with your application. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39377 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Software Engineer Reference RTCTEC073 Application closing date 27022013 Start date 02042013 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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