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NASAs planned Europa mission spacecraft is a go

2015-06-19 16:12:33| Extremetech

Scientists have wondered about possible alien life on Jupiter's moon Europa, and it's looking like we're going to get our first real look at the problem.

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Senior Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b

2015-06-11 13:04:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b Ref SES0602 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20150610 Context The Senior Spacecraft Controller is responsible for monitoring and control of the O3b constellation in order to maintain its health. In particular, the Senior Spacecraft Controller will need to react to emergencies within approved guidelines and escalate appropriately when needed. The incumbent will also be following regular training sessions and assessment. To ensure 24 hour coverage of the position, the controller will be required to work shifts. Responsibilities Perform daily operations of spacecraft in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan Command the spacecraft and monitoring satellite health Perform routine operations telemetry dumps, AOSLOS from the different ground stations, upload payload daily mission, eclipses, table uploads, etc. React to emergencies within approved guidelines and notify appropriate staff based on escalation procedure Perform offline data analysis Attend regular refresher training sessions in order to maintain a certification level required to perform functions via regular assessment Rehearse on the simulator established nominal and contingency procedures Interface with the Network Operation Center. Experience Qualifications A technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications Experience in satellite operations and ground control systems of minimum five years is required Experience in LEO or MEO environment would be an advantage Willingness to work on shift Excellent operational mindset and awareness Good analytical skills Errorfree performance in high stress situations Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work without direct supervision Excellent team spirit Openminded Valid work permit is considered as an advantage. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Spacecraft Operations O3b Apply for this Job online

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Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer Exo Mars Rover

2015-06-08 19:05:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

AIRBUS GROUP A vacancy for a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage. As the successful applicant you will support the system engineering managers with a target focused on Exo Mars Rover to module interfaces. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Requirements management and change impact analysis, including verification planning and tracking. Technical resource and performance budget management including some underlying analyses. System level Tradeoffs including both technical and programmatic factors, including costs. Interface management. Identifying dedicated analyses needs to ensure full engineering coverage to meet the requirements, formulating plans for approval and executing them within the team. Preparing progress reports of work performed, in both Word and PowerPoint styles. Presenting and communicating complex technical problems and solution approach to internal and external parties. Review of subcontractor documentation including design reports, analyses, tradeoffs, technical budgets, interface requirements and designs etc, including raising and coordination of RIDs at design reviews. Coordinating multiauthor documentation as book captain, including datapack generation planning and tracking. Generating own documentation including responsibility to progress through signature loop. Answering relevant customer RIDs at design reviews of Astrium work. Chairing and secretary tasks of meetings as required. Work package management. Work area management and associated planning and reporting. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to first degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Physics or related topic. A proven experience in system engineering and in space engineering is mandatory Understanding of EMC, Cleanliness and electricalmechanical interface would be appreciated. Experience in and understanding of requirements engineering in DOORS. Knowhow project management processes meeting management, change management, action tracking is mandatory for the position. PC literacy is required A fluent level in English is mandatory. To apply click here

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Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer Solar Orbiter CFI

2015-06-04 12:03:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage. As the successful applicant you will support the system engineering managers with a target focused on Solar Orbiter CFI to module interfaces. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Requirements management and change impact analysis, including verification planning and tracking. Technical resource and performance budget management including some underlying analyses. System level Tradeoffs including both technical and programmatic factors, including costs. Interface management. Identifying dedicated analyses needs to ensure full engineering coverage to meet the requirements, formulating plans for approval and executing them within the team. Preparing progress reports of work performed, in both Word and PowerPoint styles. Presenting and communicating complex technical problems and solution approach to internal and external parties. Review of subcontractor documentation including design reports, analyses, tradeoffs, technical budgets, interface requirements and designs etc, including raising and coordination of RIDs at design reviews. Coordinating multiauthor documentation as book captain, including datapack generation planning and tracking. Generating own documentation including responsibility to progress through signature loop. Answering relevant customer RIDs at design reviews of Astrium work. Chairing and secretary tasks of meetings as required. Work package management. Work area management and associated planning and reporting. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to first degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Physics or related topic. A proven experience in system engineering and in space engineering is mandatory. Understanding of EMC, Cleanliness and electricalmechanical interface would be appreciated. Experience in and understanding of requirements engineering in DOORS. Knowhow project management processes meeting management, change management, action tracking is mandatory for the position. PC literacy is required A fluent level in English is mandatory. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. To apply click here

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Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft

2015-06-03 18:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft Ref SES0603 Region Europe Location Isle of Man Douglas Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20150603 Context The Senior Engineer, RF Ground and Spacecraft, will be responsible for the oversight of the companys contracts with both satellite RF payload manufacturers and Ground Segment contractors. Working closely together with the SES Spacecraft Field Offices, Space Operations and Ground Infrastructures groups, the position involves supervising the development of multiple satellite telecommunication payloads and of local ground station antennas. The candidate will need to ensure SES Satellite Leasings SL best interests are protected, reviewing as appropriate milestones and timelines to ensure that contractual and programmatic targets are met. Attendance at key milestone meetings events throughout the development and manufacturing of the satellite payloads will also be required design reviews, test readiness reviews, management meetings, testing, etc.. The role will require a high level of interface with other SES departments who support these various activities. Responsibilities Together with the SES Field Offices, perform the oversight of SES SL payloads development and, as appropriate, attend relevant meetings and reviews with both SES internal and external stake holders spacecraft payload manufacturers, ground segment service providers, Field Offices safeguarding SES SL interests in the case of schedule or programmatic issues arising Take a lead role in the management and the implementation of local ground station antennas Early detection and identification of critical problem areas throughout the design and construction phases of the projects Interface with SES internal teams, the satellite payload manufacturers and ground segment antenna service providers as appropriate, in the management of SES SL procurement activities Support and advise on all SES SL investment decisions related to Space and Ground Segment Maintain a wide satellite payload industry review and be proactive in keeping SES informed of market developments, competitive ventures and opportunities Competencies in the fields of telecommunication satellite payload architecture, design and manufacturing as well as associated TTC ground stations antennas Teleports and Gateways Ability to work technical and programmatic issues with manufacturers, SES field office team and specialists from SES headquarters Excellent communications skills both written and oral Negotiation skills, assertiveness and ability to seek working solutions within program constraints Selfmotivated and capable to work both independently and within a team Strong ability to establish good business relationships with various internal and external stakeholders from multidisciplinary backgrounds Experience Qualifications Degree in Electrical Telecommunication Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent 8 years work experience in RF payload engineering related to spacecraft telecommunication disciplines Experience in spacecraft payload missions and ground station specifications Knowledge in RF equipment, repeater and antenna subsystem Link Power budgets Repeater RF performance measurement Space Hardware Assembly Integration and testing Quality control essentials The candidate should have a broad systems view of the satellite and mission fields During payload system testing andor ground antenna commissioning phase, willingness to provide 247 on call support Willingness to travel on a regular basis up to 50 of the time Resident on, or willingness to relocate to, the Isle of Man. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to VP, Satellite Project Oversight Apply for this Job online

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