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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in GNSS Evolutions Advanced Resilient PNT

2018-01-22 13:17:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Navigation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in GNSS Evolutions Advanced Resilient PNT This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the Galileo 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit, Galileo System Procurement Service, Galileo System Office. Overview of the Galileo 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit The GALILEO 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit, under the Directorate of the GALILEO Programme and Navigationrelated Activities DNAV leads the definition of the GALILEO System capabilities for the next decades. Current activities include the preliminary specification and design of the GALILEO 2nd Generation in the frame of the EGEP and the Horizon 2020 HSNAV Programmes. GALILEO 2nd Generation seeks the improvement in coverage, accuracy, timetofix and resilience of the PNT services based on or contributed by GALILEO in the time window between 2025 to 2040. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed A research fellow is sought to engage in independent research in the area of resilient Position Navigation and Time PNT considering new GALILEO signalinspace features, user equipment countermeasures as well as multiconstellation and nonGNSS alternative PNT techniques contributing to the definition of new robustness features in GALILEO 2nd Generation. Focus is expected on spoofing detection and mitigation, analysis and design of navigation message authentication, signal authentication and complementary user equipment countermeasures for open service and safetyoflife users. The research fellow will work closely with the GALILEO 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit to define the SignalinSpace and System Evolution according to the expected user needs and user equipment technology improvements. The research fellow is expected to consider the full resilient PNT concept of operation, including the security and trust perimeter for the different user types. Another important aspect of the work will be to cooperate with the System and Segment teams running the deployment of the GALILEO 1st Generation, the 2nd Generation Segment teams and other ESA teams in order to Support the GALILEO signal authentication deployment roadmap, including early deployment of specific features, Define experimentation in Resilience PNT testbeds for proof of concept in ESA laboratories Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Candidates should have research experience in areas related to the proposed research. For example, GNSS Authentication, Secure PNT, Secure Telecom Broadcast Services, GNSS Receiver Processing and Statistical Signal Processing.Applicants will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. analysis, programming, laboratory etc. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. Additional requirements Candidates should have research experience in areas related to the proposed research. For example, GNSS Authentication, Secure PNT, Secure Telecom Broadcast Services, GNSS Receiver Processing and Statistical Signal Processing.Applicants will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. analysis, programming, laboratory etc. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 19 February 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in modelbased Verification Validation of autonomous systems

2018-01-09 11:17:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellow opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in modelbased Verification Validation of autonomous systems This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Software Systems Division covers engineering, verification and validation techniques for space systems, in particular in the functional domain. This includes missioncritical software, software technology for flight as well as ground systems, realtime software embedded in spacecraft systems and payloads, but also ground facilities software, including electrical ground support equipment, test benches, databases and simulation and modelling tools. Future missions will rely on an increased level of autonomy to enable more complex missions and an increased performance. For the design of such missions, increased use is made of modelbased methods and tools, impacting the engineering information management along the lifecycle of the development. The impact of this evolution on the verification and validation process needs to be fully understood to ensure the required quality of these missions. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int. Fields of activitiesresearch Future planetary exploration missions will require complex autonomous robotic systems. These systems will operate in a partially unknown environment and will feature adaptation and selfaware behaviour that could lead to emergent behaviour. To address the shortcomings of traditional Verification and Validation VV approach for space autonomous systems, the incremental development of the Harwell Robotics and Autonomy Facility HRAF has been initiated. The present development focuses on two out of three main activities of the VV process simulation and experimentation, with planetary rover as main application. In support of this development, the research will address formal methods and verification as part of the model based engineering process for specifying, developing, testing and evaluating space autonomous systems. As to achieve the proposed ambitious goal, these specific objectives are defined Identify gaps where traditional VV framework are misaligned or deficient for space autonomous systems Develop methods to automate requirements evaluation for testability and traceability Develop techniques to support appropriate decisions with traceable evidence during design phase Demonstrate the benefits and advantages of the research outcomes in HRAF. The research will entail SysML or equivalent modelling at system level, and mixed reality testing of autonomous robotic systems using HRAF HLA based distributed simulation environment. The post will involve collaboration across ESA directorates, academic and industrial partners. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Researchpublication record Knowledge relevant to the field of research Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Relationship Management Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in computer science, modelling methods, VV or systems engineering. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 02 February 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research. Candidates must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email, before the deadline, to temp.htresa.int. The letters must be sent by the referees themselves. The candidates name must be mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Future Human Exploration Technologies

2017-12-07 18:16:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Future Human Exploration Technologies This post is classified F2. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. The European Astronaut Centres tasks are centered around the human component of human spaceflight astronaut selection, training, medical support and surveillance, as well as support of astronauts and their families during preparation for and during while on space missions to the International Space Station ISS. In order to make the operational experience of EAC available also to other ESA activities, in particular for the preparation of human exploration, EAC is will establishing a new lunar analogue facility which will allows for the demonstration of human exploration enabling technologies. One aspect of this facility is the implementation of a renewable standalone power system to power elements of the facility e.g. an analogue habitat. This position is made available by the Italian Space Agency ASI as part of the ESAASI integrated team. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The Research Fellow will be a part of the Spaceship EAC team. The Spaceship EAC team is composed of Research Fellows, Young Graduate Trainees and university interns performing their final year projects within the fields of research and development indicated below. The postholder will mentor some university students and assure an appropriate level of research to be compliant with their university requirements. The postholder will also be working on the following further activities Performing applied research in the area of energy systems, specifically topics aligned with energy provision for human exploration scenarios. Practical projects supporting the analogue facility are particularly encouraged. Assuring that the research is coordinated and aligned with a. The European Space Exploration Technology Roadmap b. Currently discussed lunar exploration scenarios and related logistical constraints c. Relevant ongoing RD activities at ESA or funded by ESA d. Commercially available technologies and components Helping to identify partners in ESA, industry and academia that are interested in contributing to or using the new analogue facility Actively participating in conferences and meetings to share and promote hisher knowledge. Periodically report to the Italian Space Agency about the performed activities. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Ability to gather and share relevant information Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Behavioural competencies Communication Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Results Orientation Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in engineering or a related field that is relevant for the above fields of activity. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants must have research experience in at least one of the following domains lunar research, lunar analogues, energy systems, InSitu Resource Utilization ISRU , human space flight operations andor technology. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of English is required for this post. As the position is sponsored by the Italian Space Agency ASI, Italian language knowledge at C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages CERF is required. Knowledge of other member state languages is considered an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 21 December 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow Postdoc in OnBoard Data Processing

2017-11-24 16:16:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellow opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow Postdoc in OnBoard Data Processing This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Onboard payload data processing work is based in the OnBoard Payload Data Processing Section in the Data Systems and Microelectronics Division at ESTEC. Our competences include Data processor architectures Data acquisition chains High speed onboard networks Digital signal processing, processors and specialised devices Payload data storage Image and signal processing algorithms Data compression techniques High rate data encryption As part of ESAs Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, the Section provides technical support in its domain of competence to all programme directorates in order to support their missions and developments. The Section is also responsible for initiation and execution of technology developments that may lay the foundation for future missions. This comprises developments in analogue and digital hardware from components to subsystems and building blocks, lowlevel software and novel signal processing techniques. In particular, the Section hosts the centre of expertise for data compression algorithms, techniques and devices. It has initiated the development and standardisation of SpaceWire and SpaceFibre links, nodes and networks which have become very widely used not only in nearly all European space missions but also in the US, Japan, Russia and around the world. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website for more information regarding the Divisions activities. Fields of activitiesresearch This research fellow position provides an opportunity for interested researchers to enhance the understanding of how reconfigurable spacequalified and COTS FPGAs, such as Microsemi RTG4 flashbased, Xilinx Virtex Zynq and ESAs BRAVE SRAMbased, can be implemented in current and future on board data processing units in an efficient way. While the fault tolerance of such devices is a rich research topic on its own, the research will be focused on how these devices are best used from a system engineering perspective, including The upload of full bitstreams to the spacecraft and the partial patching of bitstreams, including an investigation of possible compression schemes for interplanetary missions with lowspeed upload data rates The storage of bitstreams in memory, including an analysis of the optimal location and the required mechanisms e.g. to load the bitstream from a mass memory unit to the working memory of the payload instrument, to verify the correctness of the transfer and to execute scrubbing of the memory, if required The full and depending on the device technology partial configuration of the FPGA depending on mission phases or processing tasks to be performed. This crucial step requires special attention to ensure that neither the device itself nor any attached device is harmed due to a faulty configuration. An analysis should show up potential risks e.g. accidentally reprogrammed InputOutput blocks and suggest fault isolation schemes on unit level Even if it is known that the bitstream is downloaded correctly to the FPGA device, it would be interesting to execute some basic hardware validation before operation. For instance, the implemented hardware could be tested in flight, by stimulating it with test vectors on its inputs and by comparing its outputs to a known signature. It could be researched how to store and compress the vectors efficiently and how to write and read them tofrom the device JTAG boundary scan, NAND tree etc. A boot loader concept that implements similar to a software boot loader TMTC functionality to execute the abovementioned steps upload, download, decompression, memory copy, memory verification, full and partial reconfiguration of the FPGA, verification of correct functionality of the FPGA. The boot loader should also take into account i systems with multiple FPGAs, and ii systems that use the FPGAs as accelerators i.e. that want to dynamically request the installation of new hardware blocks from a main software running on a microprocessor. A tradeoff study could reveal the pros and cons of implementing this boot loader i external to the instrument, e.g. within the onboard computer, ii within the instrument in a dedicated microprocessor and iii even within the FPGA itself in either a hard or soft microprocessor. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Researchpublication record Knowledge relevant to the field of research Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving Relationship Management CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in electrical engineering, preferably with a background in Field Programmable Gate Arrays FPGAs. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 01.01.2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research. Candidates must also arrange for up to three letters of reference to be sent by email, before the deadline, to temp.htresa.int. The letters must be sent by the referees themselves. The candidates name must be mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Innovative OnBoard Satellite Navigation Technology

2017-11-24 14:16:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Navigation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Innovative OnBoard Satellite Navigation Technology This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the GNSS Evolution Programme Implementation Office, GNSS Evolution Programme Strategy Division, Directorate of Galileo Project and Navigationrelated activities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website. Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the GNSS Evolution Programme Strategy Division The GNSS Evolution Programme and Strategy Division is responsible for elaborating programmatic analysis and recommendations for the navigation evolution related activities, and for coordinating and implementing technology research, system activities related to evolutions and upgrades of the European GNSS Infrastructure, including among others establishing and maintaining the strategic planning for navigation activities encompassing ongoing programmes and planned future activities, and coordinating ESA inputs with the European Commission elaborating the ESA contribution to the European navigation strategy and plans implementing preparatory activities, technology and studies of the evolutions of the European GNSS infrastructure coordinating and supporting the European Commission and GSA with respect to the GNSS evolution RD activities definition, execution and monitoring of activities leading to an optimal use of navigation satellites for scientific purposes, in coordination with the Navigation Science Office Overview of the field of research proposed A research fellow is sought to engage in independent research in one area related to innovative technology for Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS. The specific research topic will fall either in the area of novel technologies for GNSS satellite payload or platform, including technologies that may bring significant advantage to the system in terms of improved system performance, new services, increased systemsatellite reliability, additional flexibility, and reduction of service timetomarket or disruptive concepts for satellite navigation in space, addressing technologies that could enable a complete change on the current paradigm to Positioning, Navigation and Timing PNT. In the first category of novel technologies for GNSS satellite payload or platform, the following potential topics are proposed New onboard clock technologies vapour cells, trapped ions, cold atoms, optical clocks Advanced timing subsystem approaches clock ensemble combinations, remote clock steering New Laser RetroReflector LRR technologies, including detection and timing capabilities Accelerometers onboard Space weather instruments onboard radiation, plasma, magnetic field. In the second category of disruptive concepts for PNT, some examples of potential topics are proposed Xray pulsar navigation Quantum sensors for navigation Quantum communications for PNT Neutrino communications for PNT. The research fellow shall demonstrate the feasibility, interest and added value of advanced concepts for consideration in future navigation systems from space. The Research Fellow will work in close cooperation with the GNSS Evolutions team working in the future GNSS and with technical specialists in various relevant fields. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information A good knowlege or experience of the financial regulatory framework systems Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline e.g. aeronautical engineering, telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics. Additional requirements Applicants should demonstrate relevant research experience in one ore more of the proposed research topics. They will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. data analysis, software development, synthesis, communication, presentation. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 22 December 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. 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 and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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