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Radio Navigation System Engineer
2013-06-20 19:36:43| 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 Radio Navigation System Engineer in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section, RF Payload 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 postholder will be deployed in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section and will be responsible for radio navigation systems, techniques, equipment for ground and space applications. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO for system design and validation support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO through participation in studies, simulations and laboratory testing for the assessment of endtoend functionalities and performance, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO for the design, simulation, development and testing of radio navigation equipment and techniques for groundspace applications participation in studies supporting current and future radio navigation systems definition andor analysis EGNOSGALILEO evolutions and GPS modernisation regarding system, signalsinspace design and ground processing contribution to the generation of innovative ideas in the field of radio navigation monitoring of contracts with industry for studies on radio navigation concepts and for the development of radio navigation tools and equipment generation of technical requirements and statements of work for the tasks to be performed by industry from early conceptual studies through to full development of hardware contribution to the developmentusage of laboratory facilities in support to the development testing of radio navigation systems. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters university degree or equivalent qualification in telecommunications or electrical engineering, with a good background in satellite radio navigation systems GPS, EGNOS, GALILEO as well as several years working experience in these fields. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team objectives. In addition, they should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest for innovative technologies. Applicants shall be eligible for security clearance from their National Authority. 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 18 July 2013. 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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Satellite System Engineer
2013-06-20 17:35:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client is seeking a Satellite System Engineer to assist in the definition and development of a suite of system test tools and test data for an upcoming Earth Observation EO program. Typical responsibilities will include Identification of EO test tools and test data required to support VV activities and definition of developmentprocurement approach and associated planning, development and validation of test tools and their maintenance, procurement of test toolstest data and acceptance testing, simulation of test data sets for VV using available tools, compilation of test data sets using real data from satellite and instruments, support for configuration management of toolstest data sets, operational support of the tools during system and ground segment VV, contributions to the analysis of test results and the preparation of test reports and preparation of User Requirement Documents, Statements of work. The successful candidate will have experience of VV activities for instrument processing chains, including test tools and test data along with experience in software specification, design and development according to ECSS standards. All applicants must be educated to a minimum of degree level or similar in Engineering Physics or equivalent and be fluent in English, both written and spoken. A knowledge of French is desirable but not essential.
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System Engineer for ISS FSL Experiment SW Facility Operations mf
2013-06-18 23:34:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. For Astrium Space Transportation in Friedrichshafen within the area PayloadsLife Support Systems for the department Fluid Physics External Payloads we are looking for a System Engineer for ISS FSL Experiment SW Facility Operations mf. As part of the project core team the System Engineer for ISS Fluid Science Lab FSL Experiment SW Facility Operation will coordinate the SW development inhouse and at external subcontractors 1. Coordination of distributed SW architecture for EC operation Experiment Containers in FSL Facility environment Flow down of fluid science experiment requirements and FSL system functional and performance requirements into SW system and user requirements Tailoring of applicable ECSS requirements to specific application in fluid physics experiments Conceptual, architectural design of SW elements distributed on FSL and experiment specific insert Tradeoff and selection of operating systems and commercial SW modules Definitions of SW IF and functionperformances requirements based on in depth knowledge of FSL facility architecture and SW target hardware Planning of SW verification, integration on target hardware and system verification 2. Avionics SW System Engineering for FSL experiment inserts Coordination of interfaces with hardware development teams, while synchronizing SW development cycle with hardware development phases ABCDE Plan system level SW verification engineering SW System integration with avionics HW with FSL rack and experiment HW Iterate scientific experiment protocol for fluid science experiments together with science team and integrate protocol with experiment insert and on FSL facility Implementation and support to product assurance during experiment functional integration according to tailored ECSS processes 3. Technical coordination of SW Engineering inhouse and at subcontractors Define data acquisition functions, SW algorithms for actuators, control loops and image processing, telemetry and command structure, communication protocols, humane computer displays layouts, define experiment protocols Monitor SW development progress, assure compatibility of SW development with system architecture, ground and flight segment Perform Software transfer for integration on the target hardware Coordination of Electrical ground support equipment EGSE SW development, EGSE SW integration and documentation 4. ISS Experiment operation support in phase E for FSL ECs and others Operational analyses for FSL experiments Prepare input for ground and crew procedures for operation of experiments on the ISS Setup ground infrastructure for facility and experiment engineering support Define architecture, coordinate development of data processing tools for scientific data products Support realtime operation ground control team with experiment specific consultancy in order to resolve on orbit operational problems Analyse problems by postprocessing of telemetry data streams , support failure isolation and propose recovery actions Propose, coordinate and validate SW updates in order to recover hardware and software problems 5. Responsible for all SW related system documentation for FSL ECs Preparation of design and operations data packages for system reviews SRR,PDR, CDR, FAR, Inputs Safety review 03 Review SS SW documentation, iterate documentation with subcontractors Degree in aerospace engineering with focus on systems andor SW or fluid physics or similar Experience preferably in microgravity experiments and ISS payload operation Experience in fluid physics experiments Experience in leading a small development team or technical subcontractor management is an asset, but no must Knowledge and experience in realtime embedded SW development for microcontrollers and DSP Virtoso, Windows 2000 and embedded XP Experience in commercial and custom microcontroller and DSP architectures, PC architecture Experience in sensor, data acquisition and signal processing chain, onboard and ground humane machine interfaces, image processing Experiment Protocol Development for fluid physics experiments, knowledge of on orbit flight operation of ISS racks Programming skills C, C, TCL, Labview Knowledge in SW engineering for ISS racks and experiment inserts Willingness to work hands on with rack facilities, experiment HW for SW and system verification Familiar with ECSS SW requirements and experience in project specific tailoring of SW development requirements Preferable experience of Laboratory Operation of Fluid Physics Experiments Breadboard, Engineering or Flight Models, specific knowledge in ISS Rack Facilities e.g. MSG or FSL or EDR is an advantage Language skills advanced English, basic German If you are interested in this position, please apply online via www.jobs.eads.com. 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Electronics System Engineer
2013-06-18 11:36:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Electronics System Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Electronics System Engineer We are looking for support in the area of SW development and SW design. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Analysis of customers requirements and evaluation of technical impacts Preparation of technical concepts and their description as well as creation of work package descriptions Design and development of SW products and systems according to customers requirements using special tools e.g. DOORS Definition of validation approach Representation of the subproduct towards internal and external clients Coordination of a technical team Technical coordination and control of internal departments and subcontractors Conduction of analysis Support of configuration management Monitoring of prototypes and flight models, integration and test activities Definition of qualification and acceptance tests Maintenance and user support incl. the development of maintenance concepts. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a relevant discipline physics, electrical engineering Several years professional experience in avionics system engineering as well as experience in electrical development preferably in the aerospace sector Familiarity with requirement based engineering Knowledge of space processes and specifications for example ESA ECSS Experience with DOORS, MATLAB, SPICE and MS Office tools Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of German French is an advantage. This job is located in Bremen. We are looking for candidates who are available from July 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV in English and in Word to Ms Cristina Espino, quoting job reference DEBSC2016 before 09Jul13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.
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Satellite Instrument System Engineer
2013-06-18 11:36:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This position, based near Frankfurt in Germany, calls for experience of the overall systems aspects of satellite instrument chains embracing the space segment and all aspects of the ground segment including data processing and dissemination. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding realtime environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures. The main working language is English. The role will embrace Identification of contributors to performance radiometric spectral geometric allocation apportionment to elements of instrument chains Definition of approach for performance modelling review of adequacy of related modelling tools Compilation and analysis of endtoend performance budgets, as needed collecting input from space and ground segment studies Definition of overall approach for the development, verification and validation VV of processing chains Identification of implications of processing concepts for system ground segment requirements, architecture and design Identification of required tools and test data for the development and VV of processing chains Support for the development of relevant tools and the generation of required test data sets Validation of processing algorithms and verification of processing chains in the ground segment as relevant for system VV of endtoend instrument chains. Analysis of the implications of instrument calibration concepts for the system and ground segment and specifically for onground data processing Definition of the required infrastructure to perform tuning maintenance of calibration data and to validate generated products Review of system level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses The key experience and attributes sought are At least 5 years of experience in the engineering of space or ground systems involving Earth observation from space At least 5 years involvement in the development of instruments such as sounders, imagers scatterometers and radiooccultation instruments Good overall knowledge of the instrument platform environment, processing algorithms, and ground segment environments Ability to perform analyses of combined space and ground segments top down and to perform syntheses and compile technical budgets bottom up Familiarity with the development of test tools and the generation of test data sets would be advantageous. Candidates should possess a University degree or equivalent. Fluency in English is essential. This is an assignment with an initial period of 21 months starting in October 2013 with two options to extend for further periods of one year each. Pactum have supplied professional recruitment services to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe since 1988. We operate as a group of practices focussed onto specific markets and have been successfully recruiting for the Space sector since 2002.
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