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Optical Communication Payload Operations, Guidance and Navigation Engineer mf
2015-10-12 12:04:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Optical Communication Payload Operations, Guidance and Navigation Engineer mf Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Operations Centre ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. This position, generally referred to as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE, is responsible for the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT during the operational phases, including special operations, and will also participate in test campaigns. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer in the Sentinels Optical Communication Payloads and in the Guidance and Navigation areas, during Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator and of the Mission Control System MCS including the OnBoard Software Maintenance OBSM and Mission Planning System. Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP primarily on Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS and Optical Communication Payload OCP, but also for other subsystems. Support to test and operate the Network Data Interface Unit NDIU. Support for Flight Operations System FOS procurement, integration and tests. Review of satellite documents. Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP support responsible for AOCS. Commissioning support responsible for AOCS and OCP. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have as a minimum a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and minimum 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering activities. The following qualifications and experience are required Demonstrates knowledge and experience in Satellite Flight Operations, including FDIR, in particular in the areas of optical communication payloads operations laser links, Sentinels OCP and guidance and navigation AOCS, Ground Navigation and control are required. Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard. Experience in working in an operational environment. Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. Experience with anomaly investigations. Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special Operations LEOP, deorbiting campaign and routine operations. The ability to work independently with little supervision. Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel. Capable to coordinate and Interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat, and management of SW life cycle. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000. Familiarity with Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels. Familiarity with Telemetry and Telecommand TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible. Familiarity with multisatellite missions. Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. Satellite Validation Test. Experience in cooperation with Flight Dynamics teams. The following experience is desirable Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar Electronical Ground Segment Equipment EGSE. Familiarity with Mission Utility Support Tools MUST system used at ESOC. Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS. The position is located on site at ESOC and will involve short European travels. Conditions 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 www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for applications is the 23rd of October, 2015. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02721.54.84 32 02721.54.84
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Future Communication Satellite System Engineer
2015-04-29 14:06:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Future Communication Satellite System Engineer to support the Future Projects Division in the Telecommunications Directorate at our clients premises in Harwell, UK. Tasks and Activities The scope of work covers the initial phases of the satellite system design, including feasibility studies at the Phase 0 PrePhase A Phase A level but excluding, in principle, the implementation phase. Management, analysis, definition, and initiation of industrial activities associated to new projects in the telecommunication satellite system domain Assessment of the need and commercial potential for future satellite telecommunication missions and systems Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation satellite communication systems for both space and ground segment Managing prospective studies on new mission concepts and architectures Analysing and preparing proposals for new telecommunication satellite telecommunication projects, including the definition of mission requirements Definition of all the elements endtoend associated to the missionsystem architecture of new telecommunication satellite projectssystems Assessment and analysis of the best concepts and technical solutions to meet the defined mission and system requirements. Assessment of the potential and benefits at system level of new techniquestechnologies. Perform tradeoffs between different conceptstechnologies to optimize the endtoend system Support the negotiation, monitoring and control of contracts and activities related to system studies and Phases A of new telecommunication satellite projects Acquire and maintain endtoend system engineering expertise for the development of new telecommunication satellite system concepts and in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Minimum 10 years of experience in satellite system engineering including industrial experience in the design and development of satellite communication systems Strong experience in space segment payload and preferably in broadband or mobile satellite communication systems Experience with telecommunication satellites platform, payload, or telecommunication endtoend system engineering Experience working with multiple divisions of the European Space Agency and interacting with subject matters experts You must be able to spend the first 3 months in Noordwijk for training purposes. 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 20052015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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Software Engineer for Space Communication System mf
2015-03-12 18:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Software Engineer for Space Communication System mf MPCCSW201501 Tasks and Responsibilities The Multi Purpose Computer and Communications MPCC is a space communications programme aimed at enhancing the existing communication paths between the International Space Station ISSColumbus flight and ground system by adding bidirectional IPbased communication through the existing Kuband link, and by supporting a Kaband terminal at Columbus with an additional bidirectional communication path complementing the Kuband communication. Implementing this will Support the operations a new class of onboard experiment ESA class3 payloads with wired or wireless access to the Columbus LAN andor Joint Station LAN JSL and routing to ground users via JSL2 network. Enable additional groundbased users to contribute to the utilization of ISSColumbus using low cost flight hardware, low cost ground segment systems and a low cost operations concept and by this a reduction of overall cost for experiment execution on board the ISSColumbus. Groundspaceground communications tofrom users based on Internet Protocol IP. Extend the space to ground downlinkuplink capability via a Columbus Ka band terminal COLKA allowing bidirectional transfer of IP communication as well as downlink of bitstream data. European IP Communication Laptop EICL installed in Columbus as data router, COLKA controller and IP security instance. The work will be performed onsite in Bremen, Germany, as part of a team. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have as a minimum abachelor degree in computer related fields, and at least 3 years experience in a related field. Furthermore, candidates are required to have experience with Linux IP IPtables, routing, dynamic routing, security hardening on Intel HW platform PC. DTN Disruption tolerant networking. IP protocols TCPUDP, higher level protocols. Server Management Software e.g. Zabbix. Documentation Manual, Architectural Design Document. Experience with programming languages operating systems is essential. Any certificate related to networks or network security is an asset. Conditions 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 www.spaceapplications.com. For additional information, please contact Mr. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02 721.54.84
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Design Engineer for Satellite Communication System
2014-10-16 15:06:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Honeywell Technology Solutions HTS dynamically expands its activities in research and development RD centre in Brno, Czech Republic. Established in 2003, this is the largest RD centre in Europe for Honeywell. Our engineers and scientists develop products and technologies that are linked to our business units Aerospace, Automation and Controls Solutions and Transportation Systems. This position is a part of Aerospace group, the worlds leading supplier of avionics systems, products and services for commercial and business aircraft as well as for defense and space applications. This position is opened for Communications, Navigations and Surveillance CNSteam in Brno, with primary focus on software development for satellite communication units SATCOM used in Airbus and Boeing aircrafts. The units are located within aircraft and provide data and voice communication between aircraft and the control tower on the ground. Work as a software engineer to investigate and fix software change requests in aircraft communication products and tools Update and create System and Software Requirements, Software Development documentation, and Verification Validation documentation Setup of SW environment on a real target HW platform Real Time Operating System RTOS Develop, test and debug embedded SW for RTOS running on a HW prototype Requirements Minimum Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering, or equivalent Knowledge of C C programming Team player, analytical type, good communication skills Fluent knowledge of English Solid experience with C programming is strongly preferred Experience with embedded SW is nice to have
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Communication Systems Engineer
2014-07-17 16:42:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Communication Systems Engineer in the RF Systems, Payloads and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands with resident assignment to ECSAT, Harwell United Kingdom. DUTIES The postholder will initially be assigned as integrated support to the function of Communication Systems Engineer in the Satcom Projects and Systems Section, Future Projects Division, Telecommunication Technologies, Products and Systems Department of the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications and will report to the Head of the Satcom Projects and Systems Section. The Section is responsible for the analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities associated with new satellite telecommunication projects in the Directorate. The responsibilities of the post will include monitoring and assessing the need and commercial potential for future telecommunication missions and systems initiating and managing prospective studies on mission concepts and system architectures, with the aim of detecting new market opportunities for Satcom systems and services defining all elements related to the endtoend missionsystem architecture of new projects managing preparatory activities of new telecommunication satellite programmes establishing the most adequate programmatic framework for new projects, including preparation of key documentation for JCB Joint Board on Communication Satellite Programmes and interactions with key stakeholders Satellite OperatorsService providers, Satellite manufacturing industry and ESA Members States Delegations initiating industrial activities with regards to new projects in collaboration with the Procurement Department and other relevant departments of ESA managing industrial activities associated to new projects until transfer to Phase B2CD contributing to preparation of ARTES 1 and 5.1 work plans for system related activities contributing to definition of technology roadmaps and technology knowledge base for the different Satcom market segments preparing inputs to status reports acquiring and further improving endtoend system engineering expertise for the development of new system concepts in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. Providing the Directorate with such expertise. Coordinating system assessment tools and TEC support coordinating the specialised engineering support provided by the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management in the appropriate areas of competence. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Telecommunications Engineering. Experience should include at least 5 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically with end to end satellite communication systems design and satellite platform andor payload engineering a sound knowledge of the overall space telecommunications market knowledge of modern computer systems, programming languages and link budget tools. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 14 August 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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