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Space Structures Engineering Support

2016-07-20 14:05:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are currently looking for candidates to work in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management onsite at ESTEC in the Mechanisms Engineering Department. You will lend support to the Agencys projects, technology research activities and evaluations of industrial contractors documentation and test verifications. Tasks and Responsibilities Fluid Structures, Vibroacoustic and Shock Modelling and Analysis You shall be responsible for the generation and setup of dynamic mathematical models for fluidstructure interaction effects, vibroacoustic and shock response for spacecraft, launchers and instruments of Agency funded projects using the Finite Element, the Boundary Element, and the Statistical Energy Analysis method where applicable, taking into account the specific objectives of such analyses for incompressible and compressible fluids. The above shall include but not be limited to tanks with without membranes, solar arrays, spacecraft subsystem and system models. Shall further perform the dynamic analysis modes, frequency transient acoustic responses shock responses, evaluate critically the results and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps Shall take into account the specific objectives of such analyses and where necessary nonlinear approaches shall be considered and specific solution sequences shall be developed Shall support the Agency in the definition and implementation of technology developments in this area aiming at enhancing relevant tools and methodologies Dynamic Test Data Analysis and Correlation You shall be responsible for the support to the Agency in operating analysis tools for the analysis of dynamic test data modal survey, frequency transient responses, shock responses for spacecraft launchers of Agency funded projects and comparison with analytical predictions Shall further perform where relevant modal identification of the test data, evaluate critically the results and make usage of these results for updating structural finite element models Shall perform where relevant, assessment of shock response data Shall take into account the specific objectives of such analyses and where necessary nonlinear approaches shall be considered and specific solution sequences shall be developed Shall issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Where applicable you shall produce advanced reduced dynamic mathematical models Generation of Load Cases for Static and Dynamic Structural Dimensioning You shall be responsible for the generation and setup of load cases for static and dynamic structural analysis design and tests for Agency funded projects. Heshe shall make use of mathematical model responses, Launcher Coupled Analysis results, MultiBody Dynamics analysis tools, as well as test flight data and be familiar with spacecraft design practices. Heshe shall also evaluate critically the results and the loads and issue relevant documentation. Other tasks Support the activities of development contracts regarding the above areas, including direct interfaces with the prime contractors, participate in progress meetings and reviews, as requested, and provide appropriate feedback on the achieved progress and discussions Interfacing with the prime contractors, participate in progress meetings and reviews, as requested by project work, and provide appropriate feedback on the achieved progress and discussions Experience and Education Masters in mechanical or aeronautical engineering plus a minimum of 4 year working experience in the Space industry Several years of experience in the field of light structures dynamic behaviour and modelling, fluid structure interaction and vibroacoustic modelling You should have adequate knowledge in the relevant software, such as Nastran, Patran, Rayon, AutSEA, DynaWorks, SIMPACK, DCAP, FABE. Some experience with CAD software such as Catia5 would be an advantage. Additionally, some experience on fracture control and, in particular on fracture crack growth and fatigue analyses using ESACRACK and ESAFATIGUE would be an asset

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Atmospheric Motion Vector Product Software Engineering Consultancy Support

2016-07-19 18:05:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

POSITION ID OT2856 ROLE FUNCTION Atmospheric Motion Vector Product Software Engineering Consultancy Support in Darmstadt Germany GENERAL CONDITIONS START January 2017 LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Aerospace CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 05. September 2016 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a University degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, the Key person shall have a minimum of four years experience of processing satellite or meteorological data. Specifically the Key person shall have Proven experience in the design, implementation, and testing of complex scientific algorithm software Proven experience of software development in C, C and Fortran in a UNIX environment Proven experience in software development using data visualisation and analysis tools e.g. PYTHON, IDL Experience in configuration control of software and data NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE It would be a distinct advantage for the key person to have knowledge andor experience with some of the following Sound knowledge and experience in the area of Atmospheric Motion Vectors extraction from satellite imagery or experience with image processing algorithms in the area of feature identification and tracking or experience with optical flow methods experience in operational data processing The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress, and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The Key person shall possess good interpersonal skills. Tasks Within RSP, the key person will support the team of the Atmospheric and Imaging Applications AIA in the group responsible for the scientific AMV product development and implementation. The tasks of the key person will typically include Algorithm software anomaly investigation and correction Design and implementation of algorithm enhancements or improvements Software feasibility analyses of proposed new product algorithms, or major algorithm upgrades Development of tools in support of product monitoring and product analysis, for example as part of EPS PPF product validation testing Preparation of technical documents on product implementation issues Preparation of technical notes and reports as required Attendance at technical and RSPAIA team meetings as required

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Tim Melita named Graham Engineering VP of operations

2016-07-19 17:30:35| Canadian Plastics Headlines

A former Husky Injection Molding Systems employee is the new vice president of operations with extrusion blow molding machine maker Graham Engineering Corporation. Tim Melita joins Graham Engineering from Teknor Apex, where he was plant manager. Previously he had served… The post Tim Melita named Graham Engineering VP of operations appeared first on Canadian Plastics.

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Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department

2016-07-18 21:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES Under the direct authority of the Director of Technical and Quality Management, part of the Technology and Operations Area, the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department is a member of the Directorates management team and participates in the decisionmaking process for all major activities covered by the Directorate. The postholder is responsible, together with a team of Division Heads, for the management of activities, technical facilities and laboratories as well as for maintaining excellence in the technical competences of the Department. Duties include ensuring excellence in technology development in support of institutional and commercial missions, including fostering spacerelated competences across Member States providing stateoftheart engineering support to ongoing and future ESA programmes and to European industry formulating a vision for technology development stimulating the evolution of engineering activities and laboratories managing the ESTEC Test Centre taking an active role in interacting with Projects through technical reviews, procurement activities, inorbit performance reviews, as well as development of lessons learned and engineering standards. The above will be carried out across the competences which include automation and robotics, life and physical sciences instrumentation, life support, optics and electrooptics, structures and materials, mechanisms, thermal control, propulsion and aerothermodynamics, test facilities for verification of spacecraft systems and subsystems. The postholder will actively work to ensure the wellbeing and motivation of the Departments workforce, encouraging the flow of information and proactively coordinating with other Directorate Departments. The incumbent will take an active role in fostering the development and training of the workforce with a view to maintaining the Agencys high level of competence in the Departments technical disciplines. The postholder shall also be required to liaise with other ESA Directorates to support their needs and strategy and to interact with external entities Member State Delegations, industry, academia, international partners in order to promote and develop ESA activities. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, together with solid and proven experience in the management of space activities in a multiproject environment. Excellent communication, relationship, ambassadorship and leadership skills, coupled with knowledge of the internal operations of the Agency or a similar organisation, are required. A demonstrated ability to synthesise technical and programmatic information is an essential prerequisite. Candidates should have a proven track record in driving team performance, fostering cooperation across teams and stakeholders and in developing and motivating people. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required together with a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 30 August 2016. Applications from external candidates should preferably be made online from the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problem solving and decisionmaking exercises. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. 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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Copernicus Monitoring Applications Software Engineering Support

2016-07-18 19:07:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Since 1979, Italian ACS has been a Software System Integrator. As a Payload Data Ground Segment specialist, ACS develops componentssubsystemsground stations for satellite data acquisition, processing and dissemination. The company is active in geospatial multisource applications development for planning and management of environmental risks infrastructures and realtime handling of large data streams. ACS offer to their customers the complete range of services from the collection of user requirements to operational activities support. Our German subsidiary ACSD provides consultancy service at EUMETSAT Darmstadt. Selected candidate will sign permanent full time contract and work at EUM premises. Besides an opportunity to work in international environment, ACS can offer competitive salary, attractive benefits package tailored to specific needs, training and career growth within ACS group, support for relocation to Darmstadt. For our activities in Germany, we are looking for a person to provide Copernicus Monitoring Applications Software Engineering Support. The tasks of the key person will typically include Maintenance and Evolution Activities Preventive and corrective maintenance including the investigation and correction or following the corrections implemented by external contractors of anomalies in thesoftware facilities and verification testing of the fixes. Engineering activities analysis of the porting of some subsystems to stateoftheart technologies, tradeoff studies of various technologies, software design of the technical solutions as following the procurement of the changes with external contractors and verification testing of the changes. Maintenance of test plan and test procedures generation and updates of maintenance test plan and related test procedures at software level and at level. Support and development of the verification infrastructure development andor procurement of scripts tools to perform installation checks, nonregression, functional and performance testing. Analysis and implementation of mechanisms or tools allowing the automatic or semiautomatic verification testing of the application software. Coordination of the production of new software releases or patches, delivery acceptance and installation onsite. This activity includes the technical coordination of the production by an external contractor of new releases or patches of the application software, liaison with the EUMETSAT operational users, participation in technical reviews, participation in factory at contractor premises acceptance testing campaigns and coordination of the installation of the releases or patches onsite at EUMETSAT. Execution and coordination of software verification and nonregression testing campaigns. This activity includes preparation of test data, running the test procedures on the target system, generation of test reports, analysis of results and troubleshooting of problems. Documentation generation and updates of technical documents. Technical Assessment and Review acting as technical experts heshe will support the coordination, assessment and review process for engineering artefacts and technical documentation produced in the scope of maintenance activities. User Support Software support software support to the endusers of the application software. Ensure if specifically required operations continuity during critical periods by provision of oncall services and software support to operations. SKILLS University degree in a relevant engineering discipline Significant knowledge and experience in the area of software applications requirements definition, design, implementation, verification and maintenance Able to work effectively in English 1. Software Engineering Maintenance Skills Experience minimum 5 years in the full cycle of development and maintenance of software application following formal software engineering processes Experience minimum 5 years definition of software requirements, architectural design, implementation and maintenance of 247 applications based on java technologies within web based deployment Experience minimum 3 years in IVV integration, verification and validation activities following formal engineering processes. This includes requirement verification, system and subsystem integration, generation of test plan and test procedures, nonregression testing, generation of test data, generation of test tools, running the test procedures on the target system, generation of test reports and anomaly tracking. 2. Software Technologies Skills Experience minimum 3 years in designing and implementing backend software applications using Servlet containers e.g. Tomcat, JBoss and Java programming languages for UNIXLinux operating systems Experience minimum 3 years in designing and implement web client applications using GWT and HTML 5 technologies javascript, CSS, HTML and javascript frameworks Experience minimum 2 years in designing and implementing applications based on Messaging Oriented Middleware and using ActiveMQ andor ZeroMQ as message brokers Experience minimum 3 years in designing and developing software applications using interfaces to relational database management systems RDBMS and experience with data model design for RDBMS. Advantage 3. Maintenance Technical Management Skills Experience in being the technical point of contact for contractors working at offsite premises and responsible for application software evolution and maintenance. 4. Software Technology Skills Experience in using Unified Modelling Language UML for software design. XML processing schema design, validation, parser libraries, transformation XSLT and XPath. Experience using tools for the automation of software testing.

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