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Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021

2015-03-12 14:06:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021 Job Description We are looking for an Optical Instrument Engineer to support our client EUMETSAT at their headquarters in Darmstadt. You will be working within Low Earth Orbit LEO Instrument Team and will be responsible, inter alia, to follow activities relevant to the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS instruments, such as monitoring instrument performance during ground tests, systemlevel tests and satellite commissioning, up to routine operations. You will be in charge of following all activities relevant to the instruments IASI, which is a Michelson interferometer operating in the Infrared spectra, between 3.6 to 15.5 m and GOME, which contributes to atmospheric chemistry providing absorption spectra from 240nm UV to 790nm SWIR with moderate spectral resolution. In particular responsible for integration, testing and operation on EUMETSAT satellites, both onground and inorbit, including the resolution of instrument anomalies. You will be the focal point for IASI and GOME with respect to EUMETSAT partners, such as CNES and ESA. Tasks include Monitoring of the repair and subsequent tests of IASI. Monitor and support the GOME2 on ground calibration. Participation to Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities relevant to both IASI and GOME2. Participation to instrument acceptance and handover reviews and other meetings with industry and other partners such as ESA, CNES as well as internal meetings. Analyse and assess the onground and inorbit performances of IASI and GOME2. Maintenance of an uptodate plan of Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities requiring support for the IASI and GOME2 instruments. Investigation of onground and inorbit instrument anomalies and support operations to the relevant recovery actions. Provide general support to the Metop Operations Team for IASI and GOME 2 matters. Support inorbit checkout verification tests during MetopC In Orbit Verification IOV. Preparation and maintenance of instrument related documents, as well as presentation material Maintenance of regular contacts with the above mentioned EUMETSAT partners in relation to IASI and GOME2. Required Skills and Experience You are required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision and minimum training. You will have a university degree in engineering or physics and a background of at least 5 years in space hardware projects mainly in the area of optical instruments. Experience in project management positions is required together with the ability to follow satellite level Payload AIV activities. knowledge of PAQA processes and procedures and good general computing skills, with familiarity with Microsoft Office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.. Previous experience in AIVAIT and commissioning activities is regarded as advantageous along with experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. You must be able to work effectively in English. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 13 April 2015 Start of Work 01.06.2015 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 13 April 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook

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Optical Instrument Engineer

2015-03-05 12:14:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Optical Instrument Engineer in the Optical Instruments Section, Instrument PreDevelopment Division, Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Optical Instruments Section and will be responsible for the definition, engineering, technology breadboarding and predevelopment of optical instruments for future Earth Observation Explorer and operational space missions, the latter including Eumetsat and Copernicus missions. The types of instrument developed in the Section include radiometers, multispectral imagers at various resolutions, spectrometers for ocean, land and atmosphere sensing and active laser instruments for surface and atmospheric sensing. The incumbent will be engaged in the study and predevelopment of one or several of these instrument types with a focus on passive optical instruments. The duties will include identification and investigation of new observation principles, techniques and technologies establishment of requirements, definition and assessment of the performance of new optical Earth observation instruments taking into account mission, system and programmatic requirements provision of expert support for the study of optical payload aspects of new satellites and missions definition, initiation and management of industrial contracts encompassing instrument concept and supporting studies and technical risk retirement of future spaceborne instruments through technology developments, component and subsystem breadboarding and the realisation of instrument demonstrators contribution to the preparation of technical and scientific dossiers on new Earth Explorer and operational missions maintenance of knowledge on relevant technology status and instrument development programmes inside and outside ESA. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close coordination with staff from Earth Observation project teams, from the Science, Applications and Future Technologies Department and from the Technical and Quality Management Directorate. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics and have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in remotesensing optical instruments and associated development. Familiarity with optical remote sensing techniques and experience in hardware development and performance analysis models and tools are desirable. Candidates are expected to be able to contribute to a dynamic and creative environment in preparatory phases of satellite missions. Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively within small teams as well as working autonomously. Experience in working in a project andor team environment is desirable. 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 01 April 2015. 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, Poland, 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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Optical Design Engineer mf

2015-02-18 18:05:34| 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 an Optical Design Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. The successful applicant will join the OptoMechanical Engineering department. Within this department, you will participate in instruments optical configuration definition designs that are designed and manufactured by the Optical Instrumentation Division during phases A and BCD. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Participating in the definition design activities for ongoing optical configurations studies or the creation of Earth, Observation, Navigation and Sciences TPEF management, Participating in the assessment of these configurations, in optomechanical tolerancing and in the drafting of specifications for various optical equipment or components, Working on all activities related to the design of integrated equipment for instruments such as telescopes, focal blocks, calibration, etc. Coordinating optomechanical architecture activities for these instruments, preparing the specifications for optical subassemblies, as well as ensuring their development, Preparing the assessment of instrument optical performances, as well as the associated verification plan. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Qualified engineer 5year degree or equivalent or PHD student, Knowledge of measurement methods for optical instruments, Knowledge of optical design and evaluation software such as CODE V, ASAP, ZEMAX, FRED, VIRTUAL LAB Experience using data processing and simulation tools such as MATLAB, MATHCAD, EXCEL would be a plus An advanced level of French English Knowledge of German would be a plus. Please apply on line. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here

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Optical Payload System Engineer

2015-02-09 15:05:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

OPTICAL PAYLOAD SYSTEM ENGINEER Function You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team active in the design and development of innovative earth observation systems small satellite andor UAV based. You will be involved in the following activities Definition and conceptual design of multihyperspectral optical instruments based on stateoftheart technologies, matching the mission and system requirements to the enduser application requirements. Endtoend system performance studies to assess the feasibility of new instrument concepts for applications in the field of vegetation, agriculture, environmental and disaster monitoring. Followup and intensive collaboration with industrial partners Review and approve test plans for subsystem and system level test campaigns Contribution to proposal writing and project reporting in national and international RD projects ESA, H2020, Profile The expert has a Master degree and in depth knowledge and proven record in space or airborne instrument design projects. The expert should be able to communicate orally and in writing effectively in English knowledge of Dutch, French is an asset. Heshe should be openminded, teamoriented and solution oriented. In depth knowledge of remote sensing instrument technologies optical systems and filters, image sensors, camera systems, and calibrationvalidation methods. Knowledge of EO image processing and applications is considered an asset. Practical programming skills are required for simulation and data analysis purposes e.g. CC, Java, Matlab, IDL, Labview, Knowledge of optical payload design SW Zemax, CodeV, Offer A position in an eminent clientoriented organization, in the area of innovative technology research and sciencebacked consulting. The opportunity to contribute to putting Flanders on the international map as active knowledge region and thus contribute to sustainable development. An interesting salary package complete with extralegal benefits.

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Optical Design Engineer mf

2015-01-05 17:05:57| 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 an Optical Design Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. The successful applicant will join the OptoMechanical Engineering department. Within this department, you will participate in instruments optical configuration definition designs that are designed and manufactured by the Optical Instrumentation Division during phases A and BCD. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Participating in the definition design activities for ongoing optical configurations studies or the creation of Earth, Observation, Navigation and Sciences TPEF management, Participating in the assessment of these configurations, in optomechanical tolerancing and in the drafting of specifications for various optical equipment or components, Working on all activities related to the design of integrated equipment for instruments such as telescopes, focal blocks, calibration, etc. Coordinating optomechanical architecture activities for these instruments, preparing the specifications for optical subassemblies, as well as ensuring their development, Preparing the assessment of instrument optical performances, as well as the associated verification plan. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Qualified engineer 5year degree or equivalent or PHD student, Knowledge of measurement methods for optical instruments, Knowledge of optical design and evaluation software such as CODE V, ASAP, ZEMAX, FRED, VIRTUAL LAB Experience using data processing and simulation tools such as MATLAB, MATHCAD, EXCEL would be a plus An advanced level of French English Knowledge of German would be a plus. Please apply on line. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here

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