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Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC Systems Engineer
2014-04-04 18:36:07| 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 Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC Systems Engineer in the Navigation, Guidance and Control Section, Control Systems 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 The Netherlands. DUTIES The incumbent will report to the Head of the Navigation, Guidance and Control Section. The Navigation Guidance and Control Section is responsible for the definition and implementation of GNC systems for planetary exploration orbiters and landers, launchers and reentry vehicles and for specialised applications such as formation flying. The major areas of responsibility of the postholder will be to provide support to spacecraft and space transportation systems, and to initiate and manage research and development RD contracts in their domain of competence. The main tasks of this position are providing GNC engineering expertise to ESA projects, involving system and trajectory requirements analysis and tradeoffs, performance and budget analyses, writing and assessment of GNC specifications system, software and hardware units, participating in the evaluation of industrial proposals, being the engineering focal point for the GNC subsystem and unit procurement reviewing, evaluating and checking industrial contractors GNC designs, including FDIR and health monitoring systems identifying design deficiencies and problem areas and assisting in their resolution. These activities shall be carried out during all phases of satellite procurement from preliminary definition up to launch, with particular emphasis on project reviews providing technical expertise, in the domain of competence of the Section, to early feasibility and definition studies for future missions including Phase 0 in the ESA Concurrent Design Facility, involving system requirement flow down analysis, GNC conceptual definition, and tradeoff studies with respect to trajectories, feasibility and available technology analysing and designing advanced guidance and estimation algorithms and robust controllers for exploration vehicles and space transportation systems developing associated design analysis and simulation tools including mathematical solvers conceiving, initiating and managing RD contracts on mission enabling technology including GNC architectures, algorithms and hardware technology. This task involves preparing specifications and work statements, managing and monitoring technical and schedule performance, following up and promoting the technology results working in the Control Laboratory, primarily preparing and using the inhouse GNC Test Facility and prototyping precursor GNC tools supporting new GNC techniques. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in control and aerospace engineering. A minimum of five years of experience in design, tuning, analysis and simulation of GNC systems including FDIR in different project phases, is essential. A proven knowledge of modern control design methods, commercial modelbased design tools, rapid prototyping of hardwareintheloop systems would be an asset. Candidates should also be proficient with MatlabSimulink and CC programming language. Applicants 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, candidates should have good analytical, organizational 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 02 May 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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OSI Maritime Systems Selected to Design Integrated Bridge and Navigation Subsystem for the Royal Canadian Navys Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project
2014-02-24 11:49:00| Naval Technology
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced today that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to support the design activity of the bridge and navigation capabilities for the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) new class of Arctic/offshore patrol ships (AOP
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OSI Maritime Systems Ltd. Selected to Design Integrated Bridge and Navigation Subsystem for the Royal Canadian Navys Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship Project
2014-02-20 13:22:00| Naval Technology
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced today that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to support the design activity of the bridge and navigation capabilities for the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) new class of Arctic/offshore patrol ships (AOP
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Navigation Ground Systems Engineer
2013-11-05 17:36:20| 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 Navigation Ground Systems Engineer to support our customer in the Netherlands. Navigation Ground Systems Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will be working in ESAs Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC at ESTEC and providing support to the Galileo Programme. You will have the following responsibilities Support and followup the procurements actions and industry contracts with regard to the implementation of elements in the Ground Mission Segement GMS operational chain Support the evaluation of contractors GMS element designs as part of the GMS operational chain Contribute to all GMS and system reviews and meetings for all topics related to GMS operational chain activities Contribute to the GMS overall engineering activities e.g. requirements engineering, change management and baseline evolutions Support the assessment of the overall GMS operability and integrated logistic support ILS aspects of the GMS functions Support the Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities in the area of the Operability Chain Facilities Support the definition and preparation of test cases. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in telecommunications, electrical engineering, physics or aerospace engineering Experience in Radio Navigation systems and equipment design and testing Experience with GNSS navigation performance Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation simulation and test facilities Experience in project management and industrial procurement Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We are looking for candidates who are available from January 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Security clearance will be part of the selection process. 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 Sarah Gonschorek, quoting job reference NLSC2124 before 27Nov13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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Galileo, Radio Navigation Systems Engineer GNSS Performance
2013-07-01 16:38:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Galileo, Radio Navigation Systems Engineer GNSS Performance, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. Serco Nederland BV is looking for Navigation System Engineer who has worked with Galileo, has a background in GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering. Overview Radio Navigation system GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO etc. and augmentation EGNOS, WAAS, QZSS etc.. The work includes studies analyses and testing of navigation Systems, segments, elements, technology, dissemination and navigation algorithms, including tools development evaluation of Navigation, Positioning, Timing algorithm and techniques, User, system, segment performance assessment based on software simulators, laboratory and field measurements, and support to ESA projects in follow up of industrial procurements. Radio Navigation equipments covering space applications. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of navigationpositioningrangingmonitoring technology and receiver for space. Radio Navigation space applications performed at ESA includes scientific applications atmospheric sounding, oceanic observation, formation flying, rendezvous and attitude determination. Radio Navigation equipments for terrestrial applications. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of navigation receiverstechnology for terrestrial applications and local augmentation. Radio Navigation terrestrial applications performed at ESA are those related with high performance based on high accuracy e.g. geodesy andor high integrity e.g. civil aviation, maritime. Radio Navigation signals and signal processing. The work includes study, design, analysis and testing of signal and signal processing techniques including tools, equipment development and procurement. It encompasses signal structure, modulations, data dissemination, techniques for error correction, synchronisation, multipath mitigation and estimation, interference mitigation, cancellation, encryption, authentication, etc. Radio Navigation Laboratory equipments. The work includes definition procurement design, testing, usage of Radio Navigation equipment in support to Radio Navigation experiments and test campaigns. Specific Task Support the GALILEO System Services of the Galileo Project in the implementation and coordination of the activities related with the monitoring and analysis of the performance of the various services offered through the Galileo SignalinSpace Definition of SIS Service Validation Plans defining the tools and the processes to be used to measure the SIS Service Key Performance Indicators KPIs Coordination of the activities required to monitor continuously the SIS Service Performance KPIs. Preparation of regular status reports Analysis of the impact on the service during the deployment of the system and propose priorities on the Operational Plans to minimize SIS outages Coordination of the developments of the tools to be used for the measurement of SIS service KPIs and the analysis of Galileo service performance in general Comparative analysis of GNSS SIS performance Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a minimum of an MSc in one of the following Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering and have several years experience with the GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment together with a good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems. You will be a specialist in your field implementation, maintenance and operation of Navigation simulation and test facilities for spacecraft Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment Knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, signal processing techniques, and digital navigation receivers. Specialist and several years experience relevant with the GNSS1 and GALILEO systems and equipment and have and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems. Specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. Essential Background and experience on GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering. Important Eligibility for national security clearance might be requirement for this position. If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post, please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid43723 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to the Dutch recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Galileo, Navigation Systems Engineer Reference RTCTECOSE96 Application closing date 25 July 2013 Start date 01 October 2013 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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