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Space Electronics Systems Engineer
2018-08-16 15:27:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client is looking for a Space Electronics System Engineer to join our growing design team dedicated to developing innovative electronic systems for Space applications. The role will involve the design, development, test and documentation activities related to new space based electronics avionics equipment. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented allrounder with a mix of experience in electronic design and technical analysis who can take responsibility for endtoend delivery of project deliverable. The successful candidate will be a selfstarter who can demonstrate initiative and problemsolving capability and ideally with some experience in the design and development of space electronic systems operating in the challenging space environment. An important part of the role will require excellent communications skills to interface with the customer technical team and with the internal departments who are delivering items and services to the project. The new Space Systems Engineer will report directly to the Design Engineering Manager and work under minimal supervision while assuming responsibility for their assigned tasks with a sense of urgency and attention to detail to deliver the technical solution to our customer on time and within budget. Position Responsibilities Review customers requirements to determine the first iteration of technical solution. Analyse the proposed solution to determine compliance with relevant standards and constraints. Create relevant technical, planning and reporting documentation as required. Develop and execute engineering, qualification and acceptance tests on space electronic systems. Collaborate with other members of productsystem design and production teams. Liaison with hardware and software designers, technical management and 3rd party vendors. Provide proactive evaluation of schedules to manage programme technical risk. Ensure engineering activities are carried out within budget and suggest improvements. Manage and continually develop your personal knowledge and skill base. Provide regular reports to management with detailed reviews of project performance and risk. Contribute to daily weekly monthly Engineering team reviews. Minimum Education requirements Honours Degree in a relevant STEM subject or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant Space Electronics Systems Engineering environment. Fluency in speaking, reading writing in the English language is mandatory.
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Systems Engineer space laser communications
2018-05-23 17:27:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. Roles responsibilities We are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. We are looking for an innovative, ambitious and experienced talent with a strong background in Systems Engineering and technical leadership to drive this forward and augment our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the architecture, interface definition, and documentation for a new free space optical communication project. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Design and implementation of system models and design optimisation. Technical system requirements reviewgeneration, analysis, evaluation, reducing bottlenecks and management at all levels. Conducting formal technical reviews of supplier and internal deliverables. Ownership, documentation, maintenance of technical budgets Mass, Power, Link, Errors etc. Support and guide junior systems engineers working on the project team Supporting systems integration, test and demonstration. Management and coordination of engineering team on a technical level. Ownership and responsibility over the technical developments of the projects. Contribute to the progress of overall technical strategy. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. REQUIREMENTS Required skillsexperience Practical experience within the space industry, knowledge of system engineering processes and practices, ideally as lead. Experience with communication system architectures, particularly Free Space Optical Communication. Experience in generating and analysing technical requirements, and articulating technical arguments to demonstrate compliance to those requirements Degree in Engineering, Physics or equivalent technical field, MscPhd preferred Proficient English, positive attitude, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles, proactively push progress forward Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience in system design and optimisation, ideally communicationoptical. Some working knowledge of free space optics. Lasers, optics, photonics, detectors and FPAs, technology and system trade studies related to lasercom link budgets, atmospheric modeling, acquisition, pointing and tracking, jitter stabilization, communications theory, optical modem designs, and performance testing of optical components, subsystems and complete links. Experience with functional, performance testing, verification and validation against requirements. Experience in technical assessment and review of systems. Experience of the full new product introduction lifecycle concept definition to product launch Integration of systems, hardware or software with military or civil aircraft. Experience working on Cubesat projects, UAV, HAPS projects. Mathematical modelling tools e.g. Matlab, Python FURTHER DETAILS Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. HOW TO APPLY To apply please send your CV to 113eb5a8822f01recruiterapp.breezyhr.com. If you have questions or just want to register your interest and receive reminders please drop us a line at applications at archangel dot works. If shortlisted, our HR team will be in touch to make further arrangements. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, Archangel Lightworks reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process earlier. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached. We dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Agencies Please
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Space Systems Software Development Manager
2018-03-15 13:26:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A technical project manager with extensive technical experience of working in the space industry andor software engineering domain. Objective To successfully deliver ground segment system software development projects covering all lifecycle phases. The position will also require the management of, and support to, the preparation of proposals for future work. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Project management of ground segment system software development projects Responsible for delivery of all management some technical aspects of the project to schedule, budgeted effort and quality requirements. Technical point of contact with the client Production of documents both management and technical, often managing a team in these activities. Preparing for and presentationclose out of formal technical milestone reviews e.g. Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test Supporting the preparation of proposals to win new work including with the support of other technical staff Understanding of customer SoWs and user requirements Estimating the effort required to implement the solutions covering the full lifecycle of the project Writing clear, concise, technical proposals to express the solution and its benefits to the client On occasion the role may require handson support to projects, including architectural design, detailed design of module and acceptance testing. Qualifications Experience Graduate or equivalent qualified in a relevant degree mathematics, physics, engineering 10 years plus experience working in a technical capacity in the space or software industry and having progressed to technical or project management Essential Skills Project management Technical management Technical authoring Good communicator Knowledge of space craft systems, ground segment systems or complex software systems Desirable Skills Software engineering Commercial awareness Negotiation skills Qualities Results and timescale driven Professional, systematic and thorough Comfortable in a customer facing role Good organisational skills planning skills Good communicator Selfmotivated and proactive in seeking new opportunities Willingness to adapt to meet current needs Motivating and supportive of team coworkers Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is 31 April 2018 Location of the position is Luton Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Space Systems Engineers
2018-03-01 22:26:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Systems Engineers Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Salary 37,789 to 41,988 Systems Engineer 48,202 53,558 Senior Systems Engineer Full time or part time considered About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest science research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and engineering. STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 200 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research. About The Role The RAL Space, Space Engineering Technology Division is recruiting Space Systems Engineers in order to support a growing number of ongoing and new programmes. This portfolio of programmes covers a wide range of applications Space Instrument Systems, Space Physics, Earth Observation and Space Technology Development and will provide you with opportunities to provide technical leadership of a range of projects involving space hardware at all stages of the space project lifecycle from preproject feasibility studies, through to flight operations. You will be offered longer term professional development opportunities in Systems Engineering specialisations and Technical Programme Management. Duties will include systems engineering input to existing and future space projects conceptual instrument design for future space projects management of design concept during development, preliminary design and detailed design project work planning and executing and reporting of tests investigate further ideas with academic and industrials. About You You will be educated to degree level in Engineering or Physics, those successful for the senior systems engineer will also hold a post graduate degree in Spacecraft Engineering or equivalent. You will have expertise in aerospace or science research projects and experience in scientific instrument development. Those considered for the Senior Systems Engineer position will have experience in all project stages as technical lead. You should also have experience of proposal writing and making recommendations to collaborators. You will have strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to negotiate with and influence others. You will be able to work under pressure, set priorities and work autonomously towards a goal. Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, a gym and sports facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. Full details of offered benefits can be found on STFCs careers pages. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000 The closing date for applications is 1st April 2018
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Space Systems Engineer
2018-01-12 09:17:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application. Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Main responsibilities For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for 3 Space Systems Engineers that will contribute to general system engineering activities Analysis and trade off activities Preparation and maintenance of system technical specification. documentation of system design and justification ad hoc internal reviews system level formal reviews. ground segment level activities as required Support IVV activities Satellite MC Ensuring that operational aspects from operations concept etc are adequately reflected in the system technical specifications and design. Provide input and support to the customisation of the Packet Utilisation Standard PUS specific to EPSSG and documentation of the results. Provide input and support to the customisation of other satellite related ECSS standards Requirements maintenance Maintain the system specification tree and baseline. Analyse new versions of lower level technical documents for coherence with system and incorporation into system baseline. Act as book captain for the System Requirements Document SRD. Collating and analysing comments, proposed changes from internal and external reviews and making recommendations on newupdated requirements. Maintain the traceability of system requirements to higher and lower level specifications using DOORs. ICD design and maintenance Implementation of any changes to the system model identified in order to aid the interface documentation. Coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers Organisehold meetings and workshops with external and major internal interface partners to establish interface detailsagreements Generate and maintain the system Interface Control Documents ICD. Maintenance of the EPSSG system level model using the Vitech CORE modelling tool. Ensuring the model is up to date with any system level changesevolution especially in the area of interfaces Configuration control and documentation of the system model Update of the model with respect to interfaces at system level Coordination with the ground segment for model updates to ensure consistency between systemground segment Ideal candidate Mandatory University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent. Extensive experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems. In some or all of the following experience Experience of Satellite Monitoring and Control using ECSS PUS standards services. Capability to prepare system requirements and design documents, and to perform system level analyses for complex polar satellite systems. Experience of requirements management using formal configuration control proceduresprocesses. Experience of writing technical requirements preferably to ECSS standards Experience of establishing and maintaining traceability between different levels of technical specifications. Experience of interface management and definition. Familiarity with mechanisms and tools for detailed interface definition. Demonstrated capability to prepare and manage ICD. Experience in system modelling Experience of interface management and definition. One or more of the following Familiarity with the CORE design tool from Vitech. Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering MBSE Experience with DOORs. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 60,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you
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