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AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer
2020-10-02 17:11:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer Deadline for applications 29102020 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organisation with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description For our client, the European Space Agency ESA, we are looking for an AOCS Engineer for their location in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to support the ESTEC AOCSGNC Sensors Unit for the development and procurement of sensors and actuators. Tasks and Responsibilities The Sensors Unit is in charge of gyroscopes, accelerometers, star trackers, APS detectors for star trackers, sun sensors, magnetic sensors and actuators, and bespoke GNC sensors such as navigation cameras, 3D cameras or Lidars for GNC The post holder will have access to the Sensors Lab, where technologies can be independently characterized Provide regular Technical Reporting of the Hardware Development as well as contribute in the preparation and execution of project and technology studies reviews Additional tasks may include Definition and implementation of AOCS Attitude and Orbit Control Systems for Earth Observation, Telecom, Navigation satellites and for Astronomy Observatories The functional support provided to these projects e.g. Sentinel, Earth Care, MTG, Alphasat, Small GEO, Galileo, GAIA, Solar Orbiter, includes Participation to project reviews SRR, PDR CDR, AOCS design, analyses and simulations control loops design and modelling, FDIR, independent simulator setup, functional verification and performance budgets Review of AOCS SW implementation Sensors and actuators selection and procurement support AIVAIT support test benches, review of test plans and test results Operations support review of Operations Manual, rehearsal and LEOP Support to inorbit analysis. Conception, initialisation and supervision of corresponding enabling AOCS technology RD High Accuracy Pointing, Generic AOCS Architecture Building Blocks, Innovative AOCS FDIR Solutions including prototyping and tools development Sensors and inertial actuators technology development APS, Star Trackers, sun sensors, Earth sensors, magnetometers, gyros, accelerometers, magnetotorquers, reaction wheels, CMGs Development and utilisation of the Control Hardware Laboratory e.g. sensor characterisation and testing Maintenance, development and setup of AOCS simulation tools Participation to the elaboration and promotion of ECSS standards in the E60 domain. Requirements A Master or PhD in Electronics Engineering Familiar with general development process for hardware space equipment key reviews, model philosophy A strong background in electronics digital, analogue or both, and previous design experience Familiar with reviewing schematics, worst case and part stress analyses Good knowledge of the particularities of space electronics protection of sensitive components, filtering of single events etc The following is considered an asset Proven experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of AOCS systems in different project phases HW knowledge sensors, computer, actuators AOCS AIT at subsystem and system level Proven knowledge of commercial modelbased design tools MATLAB Ability to interface with industry. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultant Frank Jorritsma directly on phone number 31 06 4699 2210.
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