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Dream Chaser space plane to begin NASA flight tests
2013-05-16 20:19:40| CNET News.com
Sierra Nevada's craft is a commercial answer to the space shuttle, designed to bring U.S. astronauts to space in a U.S. vehicle. [Read more]
Pilotless flight success over UK
2013-05-13 14:15:55| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A BAE Systems aircraft flies without a pilot in UK airspace shared with passenger flights for the first time.
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Jeppesen collaborates with Nav Canada to design RNAV RNP-based flight procedures
2013-05-10 01:00:00| Airport Technology
Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen has collaborated with Canadian civil air navigation service provider Nav Canada to design and deliver area navigation with required navigation performance (RNAV RNP) instrument flight procedures, based on performance-based
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Flight Dynamics Engineer 1317035
2013-05-08 23:36:34| 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 ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Flight Dynamics Engineer 1317035 Job Description The selected Candidate will support the flight dynamics operations for the following missions Solo Development Exomars Development Rosetta postLeop Development Venus Express Operations Mars Express Operations SW Maintenance Mission Analysis Support Oratos NG Definition A few typical tasks are the following Launcher requirements Analysis of launcher trajectory and launcher performance Tradeoffs for the selection of the operational orbit Launch window analysis Short and longterm orbit evolution Lifetime calculation Orbit manoeuvres and navigation Accuracy of orbit determination Parameter estimation Calculation of propellant budgets Lowthrust trajectory optimization Analysis of geometrical events groundstation visibility, eclipse, sky coverage Operations planning and scheduling Optimization of scientific return Endoflife disposition. Required Skills and Experience A university degree in mathematics, physics, space engineering or equivalent Experience in design, development and validation of Flight Dynamics systems andor Flight Dynamic Tools. Experience in numerical and analytical methods of applied mathematics Experience in classical mechanics and celestial mechanics Experience and expertise in software engineering. Fluency in English. Experience in scientific programming in FORTRAN, C, JAVA, MATLAB and UNIX operating system. The Candidate must be able to work independently. Good understanding of and interest in Flight Dynamics operations. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 31 May 2013 Start of Work 01 August 2013 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 31 May 2013
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Flight Dynamics Engineer for Interplanetary Missions fm
2013-05-08 17:37:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For our location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer fm to strengthen our existing team and support our client at ESOC . Working in Flight Dynamics at ESOC is one of the most technically challenging and exciting activities, as well as immensely rewarding and intellectually stimulating. SCISYSis one of the largest providers of Flight Dynamics support to ESOC and you will be joining a vibrant team that is well looked after. Tasks The following work missions shall be supported in a timesharing manner. The level of service to these missions will differ and vary over time. Solo Development Exomars Development Rosetta PostLEOP Development Venus Express Operations Mars Express Operations Software Maintenance Mission Analysis Support ORATOS NG Definition The engineer will support the flight dynamics operations for the above missions in the following activities Prelaunch Development Studies for the operational FD software Mission Planning Support Orbit Determination Trajectory Optimisation ACS Command Generation ACS Calibration Auxiliary Data and Experimenters Support Operational Support Studies and Mission Analysis Critical Mission Planning Support LEOP and Interplanetary Phases Interplanetary Orbit Determination Interplanetary Trajectory Optimisation Routine Mission Planning Support AOCS Command Generation Actuators and Control Systems Calibration Attitude Determination and OB Systems Monitoring and Verification Optical Sensors Calibration Auxiliary Data Generation Test, Simulations and Training Evaluation and Reporting Rosetta PostLEOP Development Studies and Mission Analysis Critical Mission Planning Asteroid and Comet Approach Orbit Determination, including Optical Navigation NearComet Orbit Determination and Determination of the Cometary Properties Cometary Dust Environment Modelling SSP Delivery Planning and Optimisation Actuators and Control Systems Calibration Optical Sensors Calibration Attitude Determination and OB Systems Monitoring and Verification NAVCAM Images Prediction and Processing Auxiliary Data Generation Test, Simulations and Training Furthermore, service to other projects of the Agency shall be provided as required, focusing on the Flight Dynamics development, preparation and operations for science andor earth observation missions. Essential Requirements The successful candidates will have A university degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent A sound knowledge of Flight Dynamics, orbit and attitude dynamics Good understanding of celestial mechanics, spacecraft flight dynamics and sw programming Experience with Flight Dynamics software tools and procedures Experience with SUNSolaris, FORTRAN, C, MATLAB and UNIX operating system Desirable Skills Familiarity with Flight Dynamics operations operational experience would be an advantage. Additional Information Fluency in English is mandatory Oncall support will be necessary The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen Start date is as soon as possible To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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