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DocumentalistCommunications Assistant Administrator
2019-01-15 10:30:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 095 You will have the opportunity to support the Telecom Satellite Programmes Department at the European Space Agency. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Control, PR and Communication Support and follow up the Department programme activities and milestones in liaison with the Head of Department Manage the procurement of promotional items for the Department in liaison with the Project Controllers including preparation of requirements and SOW, Participation to TEBs and follow up of implementation Act as focal point of contact between the Project Teams, the Head of Management Office and the Head of Department for internal and external communication in the Department including drafting and editing web contents and circular letters Coordinate communications and events of interest for the Department including conferences and workshops Documentation Administer, in liaison with the Department Documentation and Configuration Office, the Departments documentation management system Eclipse Act as the owner of the Department internal documentation management process. Upload all Department documentation into Eclipse in line with the Department internal documentation management process, including the assignment of coherent metadata. Ensure assignment of coherent metadata to Department documentation already residing in Eclipse. Implement encryption and storage in Eclipse of security relevant documentation in line with the projects documentation management plan. Act as interface for exchange of documentation between the Head of Department Office and internalexternal stakeholder, provide and manage accesses to project Eclipse for industry and other external parties working with the Agency. In relation to project reviews, upload review data packages into Eclipse, set up the reviews in Eclipse, distribute review documentation to reviewers and submit RIDs to industry partners. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree bachelors or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Economics, Management or related field, together with an administrative background and experience in the disciplines related to the tasks under consideration. Experience in the Documentalist domain is preferred. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are very good well organized, method, tact, initiative, attention to detail, and in particular discretion. You are reliable, rigorous and take initiatives in the execution of the assigned work. You have proven sense of confidentiality. You are fluent in English French is a plus other languages are appreciated. You are proficient in the use of standard office automation support software packages XML, Visual Basic, etc and of commercial database system and electronic mail. The following skills would be highly desirable You have knowledge of the use of the corporate software tools used in the Agency MS Office, Eclipse, SharePoint, Teamsite, Spyce. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 06022019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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ESA Young Graduate Trainee opportunities 33 positions
2019-01-14 19:31:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Trainee for Mission Operations Euclid Germany Young Graduate Trainee for Cost Engineering Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Quality, Dependability and Safety Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Materials Obsolescence Management, Website Development Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Telecom and TTC systems Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Future Radio Frequency Payloads and Remote Sensing Instruments Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Space Microelectronics Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Platform Data Handling Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Galileo Mission Exploration and Navigation Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Engineering and Operations Support for REXUSBEXUS Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Engineering Support for Gravity Experiments Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for STEM Didactics related to Space Technology Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Downstream Applications in Safety and Security UK Young Graduate Trainee for Optical Sensors Characterisation Euclid Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Telescope Optical Performance Predictions Euclid Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Procurement of Science, Exploration and Human Spaceflight Activities Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Procurement of Earth Observation and Telecommunication Activities Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Information Technology Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Space Technology for future Earth Observation Missions Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Optical Instrument Engineering Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Networking and Security Evolution Engineering Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Modelling of Avionics Interfaces Netherlands Young Graduate Trainee for Cyber Security Analysis Italy Young Graduate Trainee for Avionics Italy Young Graduate Trainee for IT System Engineering Italy Young Graduate Trainee for Earth Observation Missions Innovative Data Access Technology Italy Young Graduate Trainee for Earth Observation Missions Innovative Data Access Technology Germany Young Graduate Trainee for Process Performance Analysis and Quality Germany Young Graduate Trainee for Operations Engineering OPSSAT Germany Young Graduate Trainee for MultiMission Infrastructure Programme Germany Young Graduate Trainee for Infrastructure Systems Cyber Security Analysis Germany Young Graduate Trainee for Frequency Management Germany
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Translator in the French Translation Section
2019-01-14 19:31:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Director Generals Services. 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 Translator in the French Translation Section This post is classified L2L4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESA Headquarters, Paris, France Description Translator in the French Translation Section, Language Services and MinuteWriting Division, Director Generals Services. Duties Reporting to the Head of the French Translation Section, the postholder will translate into French, mainly from English, a wide variety of texts relating to the Agencys work, with some emphasis on scientific and technical subjects but also including legal, financial and administrative matters provide assistance and advice to other Agency departments on the appropriate use of French contribute to the ongoing effort to reinforce the Sections CAT capability contribute to the terminology research of the Division as a whole, by consulting the staff of other departments in order to solve problems of specialised terminology and cooperating with the Divisions TerminologistLanguage Technologist in preparing termbase input. Technical competencies Stateoftheart knowledge in area of responsibility at required level Proficiency in the use of the Agencys information systems, tools and applications, including online services on the internet Knowledge of the relevant Agency rules, processes and procedures Behavioural competencies Teamwork Communication Continuous Learning Self Motivation Results Orientation Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification. Additional requirements Applicants should have experience in professional translation, preferably in an international environment or in an industrial, scientific, or legal field relevant to the Agencys work, and some knowledge of scientific andor technical subjects such as space science and technology, engineering, electronics or physics. Some familiarity with financial, legal and administrative fields would be an advantage. They must demonstrate the ability to produce translations of high idiomatic quality from source texts of sometimes considerable complexity, and to do so accurately and quickly under pressure. Experience with the use of CAT tools and terminology databases is a prerequisite. A keen team spirit and the ability to work in harmony with persons of different nationalities are essential. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A native knowledge of French and a thorough knowledge of English is required. A good knowledge of at least one other language is required. Competence in other languages relevant to the Agencys work 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. Candidates should supply a cover letter written in French. The closing date for applications is 11 February 2019. 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. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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AIV and Calibration Scientist Manager fm
2019-01-14 17:29:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Start date and duration Position starting as soon as feasible on a one year contract. Client and Location For one of our customers we are currently recruiting an AIV and Calibration Scientist manager for their location in Groningen. The companys mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore it develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. Tasks and Responsibilities Lead a team of up to 12 engineers throughout the design of test equipment as well as calibration and test of a space instrument. Implement within your team A System AIV philosophy and plan, including qualification, calibration and verification Implement the verification procedures and structure for the project Design and purchase of two test cryostats simulating the relevant space environment Tests to show compliance with the instrument requirements. Provide technical input for the satellite AIT to JAXA and ESA. Author scientific publications and present your work at international conferences. Experience and Education PhD in a discipline related to FIR instrumentation e.g. Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Astronomy Experience in development and verification of space instrumentation Experience with Systems Engineering Good communicator and listener Good verbal and written communication skills in English Team player, works well as part of a diverse team Ability to work in a continuously changing environment Ability to identify the major issues, obtain relevant technical information from the team and formulate solutions Innovative Focused on collaboration Responsibility A global player Flexibility.
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Sr. System Engineering Manager fm
2019-01-14 17:29:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Start date and duration Position starting as soon as feasible on a one year contract. Client and Location For one of our customers we are currently recruiting a Sr. System Engineering manager for their location in Groningen. The companys mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore it develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute the company gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. The company stimulates the implementation of space science in our society and stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. Tasks and Responsibilities Lead a team of system engineers and instrument scientist throughout the development of a space instrument. Implement within your team requirements engineering design and configuration resulting in a physical architecture generation of technical design and development plan verification to show compliance with the specified requirements risk analysis control and integration of the engineering disciplines converging tradeoffs between technical specification, delivery time, cost and risk. Act as technical point of contact of the instrument development and satellite interface with JAXA and ESA. Author scientific publications and present your work at international conferences. Act as internationally established expert in your discipline. Experience and Education PhD in a discipline related to FIR instrumentation e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Astronomy Experience in developing instrumentation, preferably space instruments Experience with System Engineering Good communicator and listener Good verbal and written communication skills in English Team player, working well as part of a diverse team Ability to work in a continuously changing environment Ability to identify the major issues, obtain relevant technical information from the team and formulate solutions Be able to spend parts of your time with partner institutes outside the Netherlands Innovative Focused on collaboration Responsibility A global player Flexibility.
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Communication Expert Support Services for Human and Robotic Exploration
2019-01-14 17:29:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Specific Tasks The service shall be provided within the News and Content Office. The following tasks shall be peformed. In coordination with the EAC Communication Officer 1. Oversee, prepare and implement communication campaigns for human exploration missions in cooperation with ESA Country Desks, Media Relations and the ESA Newsroom, on international level as well as on Member Statenational level 2. Set up the execution of media and institutional partnerships related to ESA astronauts missions. 3. Oversee and implement editorial work on digital, social, mobile and video channels related to the aforementioned campaigns and other exploration activities 4. Planning and execution of ESAEAC participation in events and exhibitions regarding its activities, as well as regarding Human and Robotic exploration in general. 5. Execute media relations and respective activities and events, e.g. press conferences at EAC 6. Implement ESAs internal communications strategy at EAC 7. Support the implementation of a broader communication of EAC future activities 8. Administrate and coordinate ESA Astronauts Public Appearances in accordance with the HREO Policy on Astronaut Appearance 9. with regard to 8. work with the PAROS ESA astronaut Public Apperance Request Organisation System 10. Coordinatesupport European media, ESA partners and delegations for visitsfilminginterviews at EAC and its partner institutions JSCGCTC 11. Coordinate and maintain documents related to EAC PR communications policy, operations and procedures Newsroom Site Communication 12. General coordination and participation in boards and meetings 13. Maintain the stock of PR material such as documentation, Requirements A degree at Masters Level, an equivalent degree or equivalent professional expertise 5 to 10 years, preferably in the field of Science and Technology Communication, public and media relations or Marketing experience with PR event management and the organisation of news conferences is desired excellent fluent written and spoken business English. The following skills shall be considered an asset fluent written and spoken business Italian good working knowledge of French and basic knowledge of German is desirable strong background in science tech communication and related organisational and administrative aspects, preferably with knowledge of the space sector and ESA and its nature as an intergovernmental space agency.
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EGNOS User Segment Engineer
2019-01-14 17:29:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 003 RHEA Group is currently recruiting an EGNOS User Segment Engineer to support standardisation activities in the field other market segments than aviation maritime, rail, road, etc.. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support the standardisation of SBAS services and SBAS receivers for other uses than aviation Contribute to write the service provision concepts with the user community, defining typical operational goals for the service, then determine and validate user segments requirements e.g. Receivers minimum operational performance specifications, or similar Contribute to the service engineering for other market segments than aviation maritime, rail, road, etc., notably by defining activities required to standardise the service, the system andor user receivers e.g. testbed, test user receiver, pilot project Support the EGNOS Standardisation Engineer in the standardisation of SBAS receivers within the standardisation fora of the different user communities, organising and managing the production of the deliverables and contributing to their edition Support the EGNOS Standardisation Engineer in liaising with the stakeholders which contribute to standardisation of EGNOS Services, notably by preparing publications, presentations and writing minutes of meetings Support the supervision of activities outsourced by the Service Engineering team for DFMC User Segment projects Contribute to writing technical specifications of GSA prototyping projects for maritime, rail, road and other market segment if need be Provide technical expertise for project reviews of receiver prototypes Contribute to preparing Technical Specifications for GSAs standardisation activities Procurement and Grants Contribute to other tasks of the EGNOS Service Engineering team, as necessary. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Masters Degree in the relevant discipline You have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience You have experience in developing user segment equipment, either in navigation or telecommunications You are able to write clear, precise and concise documents in fluent English Note to RHEA a language certificate at C2 level is required for the position, should English not be the candidates mother tongue You have experience in supervising outsourced activities in an international environment The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience in defining technical requirements from potential users for future services within a regulated environment You have experience in developing GNSS receivers up to commercialisation You have experience leading a standardisation group of technical experts in an international forum You have experience in developing user segment equipment for transport safety maritime, road, rail or aviation You have indepth knowledge of either the maritime, road or rail communities, with an established network of technical contacts in the field How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 06022019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Media Relations Service
2019-01-14 15:30:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Specific Tasks Under the authority of the Head of Media Relations in HQ, the specific tasks of this service will include Support media requests interviews, filming requests, background research, local visits, etc. Organise and support media events Provide continuous feedback on evolution in ESAs programmes Support the media training requirements Maintain and update the Calendar of relevant communication activities related to media. Monthly report of activities Maintain and update the ESA Web sites Media section Maintain and update the teamsite Maintain and update the Media Relations database Other activities and support as required The role also entails occasional media support for German astronauts in liaison with EAC, under the authority of the Head of Media Relations. The service follows closely the OPS programme, participating in elaborating and taking a principal role in implementing the media outreach strategy. Requirements Masters degree from a recognised Institute of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Businesss Administration or relevant discipline Good communication skills Experience in media relations at international level Sound experience in events organization Experience with international organisations
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Junior Help Desk Technician
2019-01-14 15:30:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. We are looking for a competent junior Help Desk technician to join a user support team providing technical assistance to a user base of around 250 people. The selected candidate will answer queries on basic technical issues and provide working solutions. The candidate should have experience with computer and software usage and be able to communicate effectively. Package description Full details on application. Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Main responsibilities The ideal key person should concentrate hisher activities on the following Provide friendly and helpful customer service as a first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over phone, email and in person Troubleshoot technical issues and provide appropriate solutions. Escalate unresolved issue to the next level of support personnel Provide users with accurate information on IT products and services Record issues and resolution in a call logging system Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures Perform user administration tasks Printer consumable maintenance Poster printing Rotation of backup tapes Ideal candidate The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience Experience as helpdesk technician or other customer support roles Knowledge of office automation products printers, digital senders, projects Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related products Good understanding of Windows, Mac, mobile devices and other tech products an advantage. Good troubleshooting skills Good English essential Customer orientated Methodical and flexible approach Ability to work as part of a team or individually 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. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. 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 Nederland BV, 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. 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.
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Science Operations Test Engineer
2019-01-14 13:29:44| 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 within ESAC. Overview Good testing is essential for smooth operations hence it is an integral and important part of the Space Operations Center SOC development. The SOC System Engineer shall support the System Testing Activities and the tasks include Construct test, verification and validation plans and procedures for SOC systemssubsystems, for the SOC overall and for all interfaces to SOC. Organisation of Test Readiness Reviews TRRs Test Review Boards TRBs. Contribute to procedure writing and the implementation of those procedures. Test procedures and operate SOC testintegration systems. Test SOC systems for the daily processing. Test SOC systems for the generation of products to send to MOC. Test SOC interfaces. Coordinate Subsystem Test execution in collaboration with all parties involved. Generate test reports and requirements coverage by testing. Maintain the overall test procedures and test logbook. Gather operational constraints for software running at SOC. Assist in automation of SOC procedures nominally SOC will only be manned normal working hours. Provide general support for testing, particularly for EndtoEnd E2E and operational rehearsal campaigns. Report on activities including the gathering and presentation of test coverage summary statistics. Attending meetingsconferenceworkshops and make presentations as requested. Interact appropriately with and support the providers of all software SOC systems. Interact appropriately with the users of data products. Cooperate with other projects on testing matters e.g. promote the exchange of information with other SGS. Specific qualification requirements A University degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or in equivalent relevant fields. At least 4 years of relevant working experience. Strong experience with Test Management and System Level Testing. Strong experience with Operations and Operations Preparation within the Scientific Ground Segment. Strong experience with working with AGILE and DevOps methodologies. Working experience with Java, C, Shell, Ruby Perl, Python. Strong experience with working with ESA Standards. A high level of written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in Spanish also desirable. Excellent organisation skills for projects execution and associated documentation. 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 EU, European Economic Area EEA and SWISScitizens 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 in line withESA Job Class. 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 Prior to 26 February 2019, please send a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter toMr. Davide StarnoneandMs. Tracey Longden, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlandtracey.longdenaurora.nlquotingreferenceSCO00203. Please read our Recruitment Process for ESA for more details. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal to ESA by 28 February 2019, 1300 hours.
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