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Meet Asgardia, the proposed space nation for those who want to escape Earth
2016-10-18 15:20:52| Extremetech
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Space Environ and Effect Analysis Engineer MF
2016-10-18 15:04:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Environ and Effect Analysis Engineer MF SEEAESERV201610ESTEC001 The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The successful candidate will join the Space Environment and Effects Sections that supports ESA and European space mission development with investigations of space environments and their effects on space systems. Tasks and Responsibilities Main activities of the section are Application of many different models and software packages to analyse the effects that space environments e.g. chargedparticle radiation, plasmas, micrometeoroids space debris, atomic oxygen, geomagnetism may have on ESA missions. Development, adaptation, use and interpretation of the various models and tools and software development of associated graphical and other utilities, including WWW applications. Inorbit measurements of environmental parameters energetic particles, microparticles, plasmas are used to investigate local spacecraft conditions and to develop models of these environments for use in future mission planning. Tasks will contribute to the analysis of some of these data, derive relevant parameters to compare with existing models for validation, and ultimately lead to improvement of the models. Tasks will also involve contributions to the design, development, testing and calibration of the equipment for inorbit measurements. Natural energetic particles in space interact with components, detectors, astronauts, etc. causing a variety of problems. The GEANT4 radiation transport toolkit is used for specific space problems, including dose, SEE, and interactions of solar and galactic particles with detectors, etc. Microparticle environments are analysed with ESABASE2Debris. Spacecraft plasma interactions are analysed with SPIS, as well as heritage tools. Atmospheric environments are studied with the Mars climate databases and circulation models GCM, including the European Martian Climate Database and GCM. Spenvis is used as a generalpurpose resource for space environments and effects analyses. Contribute to development of space weather systems, including system definition and reviews, model development, testing of developed methods and establishment services. Contributions are also expected to the definition of required space weather hardware e.g. instrumentation and software developments, and subsequently assisting in the monitoring of industrial contracts. Contributions to the preparation of ECSS engineering standards shall be made ECSSE1004, ECSSE1012, ECSSE20, etc.. The tasks will include Support the section with maintenance of computational infrastructure for providing space environments and effects analysis support including web site upgrade and updating, software testing, software implementation and maintenance. Reviews of documents in this domain and in areas where environmental effects may have an impact shall be undertaken. Support the activities of technology research and development contracts regarding the above areas, including direct interfaces with the contractors, participate in progress meetings and reviews, as requested, and provide appropriate feedback on the progress and discussions. Support the projects interfacing may include communication with the project contractor companies or partner organizations, participation in progress meetings and reviews, as requested by project work, and provision of appropriate feedback on the achieved progress and discussions. Reports on analyses. Presentations to project staff Documentation of Development work. Qualification and Experience The applicants should have A Master Degree or equivalent qualification in Physics or a related discipline with good computing ability, or equivalent experience. Specific knowledge of the interactions of the plasma environment in space with spacecraft, along with the computational methods used to evaluate the interactions. Experience with programming in Java and C under Unix is required. Familiarity with the SPIS spacecraft plasma interaction system would be an advantage. Very good verbal and written communication skills are required. In addition to the competence the following attributes would be highly desirable Experience with analyses of other aspects of the space environment and interactions with spacecraft that fall under the section area of operation plasmas, surface and internal electrostatic charging planetary atmospheres, charged dust and contamination Physics simulation techniques such as particleincell plasma simulation Design, development and operation of instrumentation for measuring the space environment, e.g. plasma monitors, magnetometers, and the associated data exploitation Experience with modern programming languages and IT environments. What Do We Offer? A chance to actively participate in the space adventure. To work in a growing company, with a nice atmosphere and where autonomy and initiatives are encouraged. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance, if applicable. Preference will be given to candidates eligible to work in the European Union. We are looking for someone to start as of January, 2017. How to Apply? Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website httpcareers.spaceapplications.com via the Apply button. The deadline for your application is 04 November 2016. For additional information, please contact Mr. Olivier Lamborelle or Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services Leuvensesteenweg 325 1932 Zaventem, Belgium Tel 32 02 721.54.84 Email jobsspaceapplications.com www.spaceapplications.com
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Space Debris Software Engineer
2016-10-18 15:04:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA Group is currently recruiting a Space Debris Software Engineer to support the Space Debris Office SDO at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Acting as an interface for the SDO and ESA internal and external customers visvis software issues, including but not limited to bug tracking, feature requested, roadmap planning. The major software services available at the SDO, including but not limited to ESA DRAMA, DISCOS, and both application programming API and web interfaces to the later. Software development activities, in close cooperation with the relevant teams within the SDO. Design and implement roadmaps for the software services under its quality assurance and maintenance responsibility based on feedback from the endusers and taking into account separate developments and research within the SDO. To this end, possibility to be included in further activities including but not limited to participation in technical meetings, reviews and acceptance of deliverables, followup of contractor actions, preparation of status reports and presentations, and coordination with the software development and operations team within the SDO or external when applicable. Provide user support within the domain of their activities. To fulfil the technical requirements associated with this service request, the form of the implementation part of an issue tracking system in operation within the SDO shall be taken. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in a relevant engineering field, mathematics, or physics Skills to apply their knowledge to develop solutions to technical mathematical and dynamical and programmatic software problems in cooperation with customers and other experts Ability to define, implement, validate, test, and operate software which applies the above solutions Will to take responsibility in multidiscipline teams Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently Experience with Windows and Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration Software development proficiency in Python, Fortran, and Postresql Software development experience as lead programmer as well as part of a team. Software development experience for database, API libraries, and websites. Software development experience with development cycles and version control The following skills would be highly desirable Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarityexperience with Space Debris engineering tasks, including user experience for DISCOS and DRAMA. Experience dealing with external interfaces Experience with AppleMac, network services and protocols, and system administration The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, and multiple subsystems simultaneously. Software development proficiency in Perl, Java, JavaScript, C, C, and OracleSQL. Experience with interfacing with endusers of a software service. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 14112016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Space rocket booster deal for east Belfast company Thales
2016-10-18 10:42:39| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A Belfast-based company is to be the first in the UK to make electric-powered rocket boosters for the space industry.
Space Environment Effects Engineer
2016-10-17 17:04:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Space Environment Effects Engineer to support our customer in the Netherlands. Space Environment Effects Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Space Environment Effects Section at the European Space Research Technology Centre ESAESTEC, you will have the following responsibilities Application of different models and software packages to analyse the effects that space environments e.g. chargedparticle radiation, plasmas, micrometeoroids space debris, atomic oxygen, geomagnetism may have on ESA missions Development, adaptation, use and interpretation of various models and tools and software development of associated graphical and other utilities Analysis data gained from inorbit measurements of environmental parameters energetic particles, micro particles, plasmas, derivation of relevant parameters to compare with existing models for validation, and improvement of the models Contribution to the design, development, testing and calibration of the equipment for inorbit measurements Contribution to the development of space weather systems, incl. system definition and reviews, model development, testing of developed methods etc Definition of required space weather hardware e.g. instrumentation and software developments Maintenance of computational infrastructure for providing space environments and effects analysis support Support of the activities of technology research and development contracts regarding the above areas, including direct interfaces with contractors, progress meetings and reviews. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in physics, aerospace engineering or another relevant discipline Specific knowledge of the interactions of the plasma environment in space with spacecraft plasmas, surface and internal electrostatic charging planetary atmospheres, charged dust and contamination, along with the computational methods used to evaluate the interactions Physics simulation techniques such as particleincell plasma simulation Design, development and operation of instrumentation for measuring the space environment, e.g. plasma monitors, magnetometers, and the associated data exploitation Experience with programming in Java and C under Unix Familiarity with the SPIS spacecraft plasma interaction system would be an advantage Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Kirsten Gibbs at jobshespace.com, quoting job NLHP3276 before 08Nov16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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