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Flight Dynamics Engineer Additional Service for EXOMARS RSPJUICEEUCLID mfd
2020-09-08 20:10:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job description For our customer, ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking for Flight Dynamics Operations Engineers who should provide support to Science missions in one of the following domains GNC telemetry monitoring GNC command generation Orbit Determination Trajectory optimization but who might be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional service, missions and activities within the scope of general Flight Dynamics operations engineering services. Primary activities are related to EXOMARS RSP, JUICE and EUCLID but they may also be required for missions like GAIA, Bepi Colombo, Mars Express, ExoMars TGO and Hera. This is a fulltime position to be located at ESOCs premises in Darmstadt with the planned start date as soon as possible in 2021 but not later than 1st February 2021. Approx. 400 hours per year of oncall and one European mission per year are foreseen. Responsibilities The general activities to be supported by the service are, depending on the assigned task and phase of the mission Command Generation Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of task related command parameters Generation of task related reports Mission Planning Support Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of mission planning related products, such as schedules and planning input Attitude and TM monitoring Retrieval of TM of the onboard GNC systems Decoding and analysis of GNC TM Sensor and actuator calibration Generation of auxiliary data for mission exploitation Trajectory optimization Trajectory definition Analysis and implementation of trajectory targets and constraints Trajectory optimisation and determination of optimum manoeuvre strategies. Orbit determination Preprocessing of measurements Orbit determination Generation of orbital products Orbit geometry analysis Flight Dynamics Application Layer Maintenance of elements of the Flight Dynamics Application Layer Flight Dynamics System Development Specification and implementation of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Participation in tests Setup procedures Flight Dynamics SubSystem configuration Coordination of internal and external interfaces and activities across subsystems Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a university degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics, you shall have covered until now as many topics as follows Essential skills are Very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3dimensional space. Very good skills in calculus in one or several variables. Skills in numerical methods for equations solving, integration of differential equations, function approximation and interpolation, optimisation, linear algebra problems. Very good skills in classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of point masses, dynamics of rigid bodies, dynamics expressed in noninertial reference frames conservation laws in mechanics, gravitational forces and field, orbit dynamics, keplerian orbits and Kepler laws. Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions, using C as main programming language knowledge of UnixLinux, scripting languages and Fortran 77952003 is a valuable an asset. Will to take operational responsibility in multidiscipline teams. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing. Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently. Desirable skills are Being familiar with different representations of rotation in 3D, thus including the representation of SC attitude cosine direction matrix, Euler symmetric parameters quaternions, Eulerangles ... is an asset. Ability to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods e.g. lagrangian formulation is a valuable asset. Familiarity with the ESOC environment. Familiarityexperience with Flight Dynamics operations engineering tasks. Experience dealing with external interfaces. Experience with Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email recruitment.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with a Cover Letter and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 30th, 2020 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK.
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ExoMars Senior Software Engineer
2019-09-02 16:18:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
p Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESAC and ESTEC. Aurora is the largest Service provider at ESAC and require a replacement for our senior engineer who is retiring. Overview The Software Engineer will prepare and execute the system engineering for the Science Operations Centre SOC, part of the Science Ground Segment SGS. SOC tasks include various aspects of science operations planning, instrument handling, science data processing and archiving. The main duties of the System Engineer may include Conducting the system requirements engineering process for the SOC including requirements traceability Defining the SOC system architecture down to the level of individual functionalities and software architecture where applicable Coordinating the design, implementation and testing of the SOC systems with a focus on the integrity and efficiency on corresponding development plans Followup the SW design and implementation activities in order to make sure that the implemented software and hardware fulfil the system subsystem requirements. As well, support the assignation of requirements subsystem sw subtasks to the sw releases. Defining and executing the implementation, acceptance and testing of the various SOC subsystems Maintenance of the SW tools employed to provide support services to the scientific community Defining and formalizing the required SOC interfaces Support the Archive development by following up closely the Archive detailed design definition and its implementation coordinate with ESDC through technical and progress meetings, as required. Coordination for the development of MAPPSEPS tools Interaction with the Mission Operations Centre at ESOC and the various instrument teams. Define, implement and test MOC interfaces using GFTSEDDS etc. as appropriate. Defineagree and implement community interfaces Preparation and maintenance of SW documentation Cooperate with other on engineering matters e.g. promote the exchange of information with missions that have various similarities Performing required status reporting and supporting reviews. Specific qualification requirements Masters degree, preferably Software Engineering. At least 4 years of software engineering experience in Java. Preferably experience with Space Operations Software and an understanding of satellite operations. Experience working in an international environment. Excellent communication skills notably in interfacing with different stakeholders with diverse backgrounds for example Scientists. You must be able to work in English. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union citizens can be employed by Aurora in Spain. 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. In line with ESAs security requirements, 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, and Aurora will validate your employment history. Location It is expected that the work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre, at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Provide as soon as possible and prior to 27 September 2019 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl and copy Mr. Alex Jeanes at email alexjeanesaurora.nl quoting reference SCOJBR. As this is a replacement position we will agree a good canidate with ESA as soon as possible. If not directly interested, feel free to share by icon typeiconmailthis Job Vacancy with your friends!
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Spacecraft Operations Engineering Service ExoMars Rover and Surface Platform
2019-07-24 12:28:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are currently recruiting for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work at Darmstadt on the exciting Exomars Rover and Surface Platform! If you have experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control, Propulsion subsystems and payload, and also have some experience in the setup and configuration of a Mission Planning System please get in touch. Although we always love hearing from Graduate and Early Career candidates, this role is probably one for someone with a few years of relevant experience. The primary areas of responsibility for this service are the Guidance, Navigation Control, Propulsion subsystems and Payload, the setup and configuration of the Mission Planning System for routine operations and the support to the SOM in the Egress Operations planning and Ground Segment System Test and Validation. The service may be extended to additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services. The service will initially be provided for the ExoMars RSP mission within the Solar and Planetary Missions family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. The general activities to be supported by this service are depending on the phase of the mission Study of Project specific Characteristics Participation in the development of the Ground Segment Documentation System Requirements Document, System Test Plan Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Participation in the Ground Segment system validation activities Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Service Spacecraft Performance Analysis Essential Requirements Spacecraft subsystem knowledge AOCSGNCPropulsion systems Experience with Mission Planning System Configuration Experience in Ground Segment development andor improvement activities in support of flight operations Experience in spacecraft operations Ability to work with other service providers in operations team player Ability to interact with other teams supporting the operations preparation e.g. ground data systems Ability to work independently Fluency in English, both spoken and written Desirable Requirements Experience with OnBoard SW Maintenance OBSM operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity with ground station control processes and setup Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Familiarity with MOIS If you are interested, please email your CV to recruitmentthornsds.eu Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineering Service ExoMars Rover and Surface Platform
2019-07-19 13:29:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Specific Tasks The primary areas of responsibility for this service are the Guidance, Navigation Control, Propulsion subsystems and Payload, the setup and configuration of the Mission Planning System for routine operations and the support to the SOM in the Egress Operations planning and Ground Segment System Test and Validation. The service may be extended to additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services. The service will initially be provided for the ExoMars RSP mission within the Solar and Planetary Missions family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. The general activities to be supported by this service are depending on the phase of the mission Study of Project specific Characteristics Participation in the development of the Ground Segment Documentation System Requirements Document, System Test Plan Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Participation in the Ground Segment system validation activities Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Service Spacecraft Performance Analysis Essential Requirements Spacecraft subsystem knowledge AOCSGNCPropulsion systems Experience with Mission Planning System configuration Experience in Ground Segment development andor improvement activities in support of flight operations Experience in spacecraft operations Ability to work with other service providers in operations team player Ability to interact with other teams supporting the operations preparation e.g. ground data systems Ability to work independently Fluency in English, both spoken and written Desirable Requirements Experience with OnBoard SW Maintenance OBSM operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity with ground station control processes and setup Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Familiarity with MOIS
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars Rover and Surface Platform
2019-06-26 15:29:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco Nederland BV, Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars Rover and Surface Platform based at ESOC. Package description Highly competitive salary Corporate Benefits Package Relocation Assistance if applicable Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team Main responsibilities The primary areas of responsibility for this position are the Guidance, Navigation Control, Propulsion subsystems and Payload, the setup and configuration of the Mission Planning System for routine operations and the support to the SOM in the Egress Operations planning and Ground Segment System Test and Validation. The support will initially be provided to the ExoMars RSP mission within the Solar and Planetary Missions family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. The general activities to be supported are depending on the phase of the mission Study of Project specific Characteristics Participation in the development of the Ground Segment Documentation System Requirements Document, System Test Plan Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Participation in the Ground Segment system validation activities Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Service Spacecraft Performance Analysis Ideal candidate The ideal candidate should bring the following skills and experience The essential requirements Spacecraft subsystem knowledge AOCSGNCPropulsion systems Experience with Mission Planning System configuration Experience in Ground Segment development andor improvement activities in support of flight operations Experience in spacecraft operations Ability to work with other service providers in operations team player Ability to interact with other teams supporting the operations preparation e.g. ground data systems Ability to work independently Fluency in English, both spoken and written Desirable requirements Experience with OnBoard SW Maintenance OBSM operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity with ground station control processes and setup Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Familiarity with MOIS Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services, employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. We work closely with the European Government Institutions Space Agencies providing crucial Services with over 300 staff members. The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to peoples lives and to your community and country. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. Take pride in what you do.
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