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Power System Manager Solar Arrays and Batteries
2015-12-17 16:08:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Airbus High Altitude Pseudo Satellite HAPS business which designs, builds and operates the world record breaking Zephyr solar electric UAVs is currently going through a rapid expansion process. Zephyr delivers a truly realtime satellite like capability and provides wide areas persistence at very low cost. Running exclusively on solar power and flying above the weather, typically at 65,000ft, Zephyr fills a capability gap between Satellites and conventional unmanned UAS. Airbus has a unique, demonstrated lead in the design, build and operation of HAPS allowing low risk access to world class development and an ability to evolve with advances in technology. A vacancy for a Power System Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Farnborough to work on the ZEPHYR aircraft project. You will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the power system including battery and the solar array system on the Zephyr aircraft. You will analyse and benchmark new technologies and alternate suppliers in the batteries and solar arrays. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include To be responsible for managing key supplier relationships. To agree strategy for technical and work share split between suppliers and Airbus HAPS with the HAPS management team Through the Head of Engineering. To manage the specification of the power system and agree with the Zephyr Lead System Engineer. To manage the thermal design of the batteries for optimal operation in the Zephyr launch and operating environment. To specify design supply procure test the mechanical and thermal control measures required for installation on the aircraft. To maintain battery and solar array test facilities, EGSE, MGSE and storage facilities required for testing and operation. To manage the acceptance of batteries and solar arrays including qualification and acceptance testing. To deliver batteries and solar arrays to the projects against the agreed specification, Product Assurance policies timescale and cost. To be responsible for integration of the batteries and solar arrays on the aircraft. To manage the HS requirements for the batteries in all phases of use. To be prepared to travel overseas for regular progress meetings and flight operations. To influence the supplier roadmaps so that HAPS requirements are prioritised. To manage the acceptance of the arrays including qualification and acceptance testing. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Qualified to degree level in Aerospace engineering or similar. Strong experience with Batteries and Solar Arrays Power Systems. Strong Supplier Relationship Management experience. Experience of delivering innovative, high technology systems operating in a harsh and remote environment. Experience of Quality and Assurance management processes. Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Power System Manager
2015-10-01 19:05:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Airbus High Altitude Pseudo Satellite HAPS business which designs, builds and operates the world record breaking Zephyr solar electric UAVs is currently going through a rapid expansion process.Zephyr delivers a truly realtime satellite like capability and provides wide areas persistence at very low cost. Running exclusively on solar power and flying above the weather, typically at 65,000ft, Zephyr fills a capability gap between Satellites and conventional unmanned UAS.Airbus has a unique, demonstrated lead in the design, build and operation of HAPS allowing low risk access to world class development and an ability to evolve with advances in technology.A vacancy for a Power System Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Farnborough to work on the ZEPHYR aircraft project. To be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the power system including battery and the solar array system on the Zephyr aircraft. To continually analyse and benchmark new technologies and alternate suppliers in the batteries and solar arrays.Your main tasks and responsibilities will include To be responsible for managing key supplier relationships. To agree strategy for technical and work share split between suppliers and Airbus HAPS with the HAPS management team Through the Head of Engineering. To manage the specification of the power system and agree with the Zephyr Lead System Engineer. To manage the thermal design of the batteries for optimal operation in the Zephyr launch and operating environment. To specify design supply procure test the mechanical and thermal control measures required for installation on the aircraft. To maintain battery and solar array test facilities, EGSE, MGSE and storage facilities required for testing and operation. To manage the acceptance of batteries and solar arrays including qualification and acceptance testing. To deliver batteries and solar arrays to the projects against the agreed specification, Product Assurance policies timescale and cost. To be responsible for integration of the batteries and solar arrays on the aircraft. To manage the HS requirements for the batteries in all phases of use. To be prepared to travel overseas for regular progress meetings and flight operations. To influence the supplier roadmaps so that HAPS requirements are prioritised. To manage the acceptance of the arrays including qualification and acceptance testing.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Qualified to degree level in Aerospace engineering or similar. Experience of aerospace quality and assurance management processes. Experience of delivering innovative, high technology systems operating in a harsh and remote environment. Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills.Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached.To apply click here
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Competence Area Manager Ground Segment System Engineering
2015-09-15 21:02:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. From 2016 onwards, EUMETSAT will also operate the Copernicus Sentinel 3,4,5 and 6 missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data and services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. Competence Area Manager Ground Segment System Engineering REF. VN1534 Within our System Engineering and Projects Division, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of around 20 engineers and manage industrial contracts to maintain and continuously evolve our operational ground segments and their functions and applications. Your role will be to deliver core system engineering support across the organisation, whilst maintaining industrial and technological awareness and representing us at standardisation bodies and fora. Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline, you will bring solid experience of ground segment systems engineering design, development, testing, maintenance and evolution, preferably within the field of Earth Observation. This will have given you demonstrable ability to lead and develop teams, interface with stakeholders and industrial partners, and apply formal standards and methods for system specification. Further, you will be capable of overseeing relevant engineering processes. Finally, you must be fluent in English and have a knowledge of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 14 October 2015 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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Data System Manager
2014-09-16 18:38:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Data System Manager in the Earth Observation Mission Data Systems Section, Mission Data Systems Division, Ground Systems Engineering Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Earth Observation Mission Data Systems Section and will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission data systems e.g. mission control systems, simulators, service data centres. The main tasks will involve provision of early highlevel definition of mission data systems and related cost and schedule estimates specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties preparation and supervision of the necessary industrial contracts for the procurement, design, implementation and maintenance of these systems acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring their correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements supporting the mission operations team as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and as Software Coordinator during critical operational phases such as launches coordination with other internal to ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the necessary hardware, networks and related services contribution to the establishment of standards in the area of space data systems and software engineering participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or informatics and at least two years of proven professional experience in the development of complex data systems software. They should have experience in understanding user needs when defining complex software systems as well as in modern software engineering techniques and technologies. They should have experience of software project management. In particular, proven experience in the development of operational simulators is considered an asset. Strong customer orientation and the ability to work constructively with suppliers is essential. Candidates will be required to work in a diverse and international environment liaising with engineers in and outside the Department. Excellent teamworking, communication and relationship management skills are therefore required, together with a proactive attitude towards solving problems and the ability to achieve solutions in line with agreed objectives. 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 14 October 2014. 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, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. 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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Data System Manager
2014-07-31 13:41:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Data System Manager in the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section, Mission Data Systems Division, Ground Systems Engineering Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section and will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission data systems e.g. mission control systems, simulators, service data centres. The main tasks will involve provision of early highlevel definition of mission data systems and related cost and schedule estimates specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties preparation and supervision of the necessary industrial contracts for the procurement, design, implementation and maintenance of these systems acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring their correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements supporting the mission operations team as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and as Software Coordinator during critical operational phases such as launches coordination with other internal to ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the necessary hardware, networks and related services contribution to the establishment of standards in the area of space data systems and software engineering participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or informatics and at least two years of proven professional experience in the development of complex data systems software. They should have experience in understanding user needs when defining complex software systems as well as in modern software engineering techniques and technologies. They should have experience of software project management. In particular, proven experience in the development of operational simulators is considered an asset. Strong customer orientation and the ability to work constructively with suppliers is essential. The postholder will be required to work in a diverse and international environment liaising with engineers in and outside the Department. Excellent teamworking, communication and relationship management skills are therefore required, together with a proactive attitude towards solving problems and the ability to achieve solutions in line with agreed objectives. 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 28 August 2014. 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, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. 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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