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Space Structures Engineer
2020-08-06 09:10:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of STM Structures, Materials, Mechanisms and Thermal Engineering. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview General tasks related to the role are Support spacecraft and launcher configuration studies for Agency projects. This includes operating CAD tools and participation in Concurrent Design Facility CDF sessions at ESTEC. Support and contribute to the establishment and maintenance of relevant Structures Engineering Standards and Handbooks. Support the generation and setup of structural mathematical models using the finite element method for structural analysis problems for Agency funded projects, taking into account the specific objectives of such analysis, covering all structural materials applied in spacecraft and launchers. Where necessary nonlinear approaches and specific solution sequences shall be applieddeveloped e.g. Nastran SOL 600, Mecano, Abaqus. Perform the analysis, evaluate critically the results and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Support the generation and setup of mathematical models for structural elastic stability problems for Agency funded projects, taking into account specific requirements attached to this type of analysis. Perform stability analysis leading to the determination of buckling loads and deformations. Where necessary the post buckling behaviour shall be addressed, adequate nonlinear approaches used, and where relevant specific solution sequences shall be developed. Evaluate critically the results, and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Support the generation and setup of mathematical models for structural thermoelastic stability problems for Agency funded projects, taking into account specific requirements attached to this type of analysis. Perform the interpolation of the temperature maps as resulting from thermal analysis for their employment in finite element structural analysis. Perform thermoelastic analysis leading to the determination of loads and deformations, evaluate the outcome in terms of margins of safety and stability budgets, evaluate critically the results and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Where necessary nonlinear approaches shall be considered and specific solution sequences shall be developed. Evaluate critically the results and the loads and issue relevant documentation. Support the preparation and execution of mechanical tests modal survey, sine, random, acoustics, microvibration, shock, etc for spacecraft launchers of Agency projects by performing andor reviewing analytical predictions and procedures. Perform modal identification of the test data, evaluate critically the results and make usage of these results for updating structural finite element models. Perform assessments of shock response data. Take into account the specific objectives of such analyses and where necessary nonlinear analyses shall be performed and specific solution sequences shall be developed. Issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Where applicable produce advanced reduced dynamic mathematical models. Specific qualification requirements University degree MSc. in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering. 5 to 10 years experience in the space industry on the mechanical design, development and verification of space segment hardware. Relevant experience within the field of spacecraft and launcher structures design, analysis, verification and testing. Good knowledge in space system engineering, and space engineering standards ECSS. Knowledge and experience of structures numerical analysis tools such as Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, ESACRACK etc. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Fluent in the English language spoken and written. Knowledge of another European language is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Prior to 10 September 2020, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TECSTM631 as the reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 14 September 2020, 13.00 hours.
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Deep Space RCS Development Engineer
2020-07-28 11:11:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a candidate to investigate, develop, test, qualify and initialise manufacture of a lowcost deepspace reaction control actuation subsystem. You will be an instrumental member of an exciting new team building out a full avionics stack product specifically designed for the needs of small spacecraft operating throughout the inner Solar System. The operation is new, based in Luxembourg as a spinoff of Deep Space Industries and Bradford Space Netherlands. Our team here will be kept small 10 people and will focus on the single objective of building a reliable, performing, and massoptimised flight avionics system for upcoming deepspace smallsats and landers. You would conduct a feasibility study in to, then lead development and qualification of, a novel COTS system to enable thrusterbased attitude control in environments where traditional magnetic torqueing is not possible. The operation will blend of the responsible, highquality engineering practices of traditional aerospace engineering while implementing the rapid iterative development methods and dynamic workplace culture of a NewSpace style startup. Essential skills A background in propulsion or propellant management engineering Strong knowledge of attitude control systems, particularly reaction thrustbased ones Practical experience fluidic systems design, assembly, and hardware testing Proficient English language skills A willingness and ability to take ownership of a product from concept to delivery Strongly valued Familiarity with existing spacecraft attitude control systems and typical topologies Working knowledge of commercially available, small scale fluid components valves etc. Understanding of the space environment and its effects Understanding of space hardware quality standards and the qualification process Experience with monopropellants hot and cold Working knowledge of electronics and fluidic components driver circuits Competences in spacecraft attitude control systems, pointing budgets, sensors or algorithms Buildfortest design, and hardware test campaign development execution Buildformanufacture design experience Ability to build and modify fluid management systems Practical experience running test campaigns TVAC, vibration, radiation etc Relevant CAD experience for mechanical design Solidworks, NX etc A love of bulletpoint lists Key responsibilities Investigate, design, optimise, test and qualify a spacecraft reaction control system for deep space missions Contribute to overall avionics product design and ensure subsystem interoperability Develop and deploy automated test methods and equipment Setup manufacturing processes and procedures Deliver to manufacturing stage, a performing product Setup and manage a development workshop and needed tooling What we can offer in return We offer you the chance to develop a completely new type of reaction control system that will help enable a new class of deepspace missions. An opportunity to be a key part of exciting missions to the Moon and beyond launching in the near future. You would take on an influential role in a new, revenuegenerating company, with a mandate to focus on technical design and implementation on an aggressive development schedule featuring rapid hardware iterations. The position is in Luxembourg, a beautiful, cosmopolitan and welcoming country at the heart of Europe, and carries a competitive salary and performancelinked benefits. Other details Duty station Belval Luxembourg, with occasional travel needed We would usually expect candidates to have 510 years experience in relevant fields. The role is open to candidates of any age, gender, orientation, that have or can get work authorization within the EU.
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Space Debris Engineer
2020-07-16 10:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV GmbH is a German company, being part of GMV, a global technology group in Space, Defense, ICT and Intelligent Transport Systems employing 2300 staff. Our activities in Germany are related to hightech aerospace projects, space operations, ground systems, mission analysis, navigation and flight dynamics. GMV GmbH also specializes in software and hardware systems for simulation, emulation, 3D visualization and operations support. We are headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and have offices in Darmstadt. At GMV GmbH you will find a unique work environment that requires talent, imagination and personal effort. We are an international team bound together by the passion for challenge, innovation, technology and customer service. Having the best professionals on board is the true source of our competitive advantage. We recruit excellent engineers and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Were an international and innovative engineering company. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Duties Tasks We lead missions to outer planets, observe the Earth from space, bring technology to Mars, integrate aerospace technology into peoples daily lives... We dreamed about touching the stars, and we did it! If you dont know us yet, we are an engineering and technological innovation company working on several areas, including the space sector, where we lead projects in flight segment activities, satellite navigation, ground segment, data processing or space robotics among many others. You will be part of our team, full of talent and desire to innovate, where you willsupport ESA Space Safety Programme in the area of Space Debris. Typical tasks will include Contribute to the management of workplan and other SD industrial activities Support the organisation, preparation, and closeout of reviews Identify, document and process software change requests SCRs related to delivered and existing software Participate in the acceptance process, clearing final deliveries and installation of software in collaboration with ICT Provide support for the development and definition of plans Support outreach activities in the SD area Defining and implementing the SST Core Software concept, especially in integration, test and validation Assist in the definition and development of tools to support SD system analysis and data visualisation Support the data acquisition and testing with ESA sensor system e.g. radar system in Santorcaz, TBT telescopes Perform and analyse simulations for data acquisition and processing Provide input on needed future updates and evolution of the CICD testing toolset Support the CCSDS MOIMS as technical expert for SD Support the CENCENELEC work Workplace ESOC Qualifications Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline Required knowledge Fluent in English C1 or higher Flight dynamics Space debris analysis Observation techniques Space systems engineering System operations automated and manual Valuable knowledge ESAtailored ECSS methods for software development, testing and acceptance, as well as agile development CCSDS data formats Algorithm and SW development, testing, validation, and operations Working in geographically distributed multinational project teams Work package and project management tools and methods, ideally in the ESA context Using CI CD toolset focusing on automated and manual controlled test static code screening, dynamic functional test WHAT DO WE OFFER? The possibility to work in an international team, with innovative projects. We also give you the chance to develop your career in our work centers around Europe, USA and Asia. Professional Career Development. We help you directing your career, starting from a technical base, passing through the team and project management, the technical expertise or the commercial area, keeping contact with our clients. Its up to you! Access to the companys training program. You can acquire and sharpen your knowledge in the technologies we use, as well as your language skills. Social benefits. Flexible working schedule. Possibility to participate in team activities and sports competitions with us. Private medical insurance. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV GmbH, please visit our website at www.gmv.com and our positions at www.gmv.comenEmploymentVacancies
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Instructor, Space Systems Engineering Astronautical Engineer
2020-07-10 10:13:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Space Science Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a fulltime position as Instructor, Space Systems Engineering Astronautical Engineer. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2020. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a widerange of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a studentfocused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success. The Space Science Center is internationally recognized for developing some of the worlds most cuttingedge nanosatellite technologies httpsvimeo.com235519249. The Centers 21 meter satellite tracking antenna has been supported by NASAs Advanced Exploration Systems and the NASA JPL to become the first affiliated node on the NASA Deep Space Network. RESPONSIBILITIES The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer is responsible for leading multidisciplinary space systems engineering efforts towards the design, development, and testing of nano, micro, and small satellite systems. The primary tasks are research and development in the architecture, design and evolution of small satellite systems with an emphasis in control systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC, Attitude Determination and Control Systems ADCS, and associated embedded systems development. The primary responsibility is related to the support of the Center research agenda by participating in, managing, and developing research projects involving other faculty and student researchers in development of these systems and to serve as a design and managing engineer of the small satellite systems. Toward this end, the Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will be responsible for serving as a system lead engineer on NASA and DoD contracts and will lead design efforts and reviews requirements reviews, engineering design reviews, etc. and will develop documentation related to these processes and reviews. The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will also develop grant and contract proposals, lead technical interchange efforts with partners government and private aerospace sector and lead the systems development and delivery of hardware and software products related to grantcontract deliverables. The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will also have a teaching responsibility of up to six contact hours per semester as needed. REQUIREMENTS The Instructor, Space Systems EngineeringAstronautical Engineer will hold a Masters andor Ph.D. in astronautical engineering, space science, space systems, or related discipline. The candidate should have skills in using software packages for mathematical analysis such as MatLab, Mathcad, STK, GMAT, 42, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in research in astronautical engineering, space science, space systems, or related discipline is preferred and an established record of publication in refereed journals is desired. Additional qualifications include experience in satellite or other space systems development or satellite mission support. Experience in grants and contract development from federal agencies is desirable. Postgraduate research experience andor experience in space systems design in either government or the private sector is also required. Ideally, the candidate should have a strong background in numerical modeling and a knowledge of embedded systems. Knowledge of softwarebased control system modules. Computer programming skills are desirable. SPONSORSHIP This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship. Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing highquality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit httpsmoreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of referenceoptional. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by July 22, 2020. Contact the Office of Human Resources at 606 7832097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Amanda Holbrook, the search committee chair, at a.holbrookmoreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Small Satellite Space Electronics Engineer
2020-07-09 14:13:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of System and Concurrent Engineering Section SYS in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality TEC. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview As part of the Small Satellite Platform Unit in the Projects Office, the holder of the position will Support Avionics and space electronics procurements from early definition phase through to qualification phase Maintain interfaces with the relevant Contractors and subsystems responsible industryresearch institute for the assigned projects as well as with the specific support at ESA PA, EEE Parts expert, Support system reviews of the assigned projects as required Follow up technical issues arising on the assigned projects and participate in risk reduction activities. Specific qualification requirements A University degree MSc from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Engineering preferably space related or physics. Expert knowledge of space electronics in particular avionics and communication subsystems through the complete lifecycle including design, development and AIVqualification. Knowledge of experience in the practical application of engineeringquality standards would be an asset. Good verbal and written communications. Rigor, commitment and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks. Proactive attitude to solving problems, identify priority actions and to handle high workload. Fluency in English both written and spoken is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered apply for this Position Prior to 2 August 2020, please apply via ourJob Application form quoting TECSYS625 RTCTECSPS00625 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 5 August 2020, 13.00 hours.
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