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Bistatic SAR Mission Engineer at ESTEC
2015-05-11 05:04:55| 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 to ESA in the domain of Earth Observation. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The candidate shall provide engineering support within the Future Missions Division EOPSF of ESAs EOP Directorate. In 2013, ESA received an offer from the National Commission for Space Activities of Argentina CONAE to launch a small satellite with the SAOCOM1b satellite, and to collaborate during the mission exploitation phase. The main SAOCOM1b payload is an Lband polarimetric SAR instrument. This offer, together with previous bistatic SAR mission proposals and science and technical developments during the Earth Explorer BIOMASS mission, provides a unique opportunity to the Earth observation science community and ESA to Demonstrate at global scale the science capabilities of an Lband activepassive satellite constellation through dedicated inorbit experiments. Leverage previous investments in Lband technology and mission studies by ESA and ESA member states. Secure valuable feedback within a short time frame on the scientific potential of Lband SAR mission constellations. The provision of support will follow the developments in the above activities and parallel studies, which mainly consist of the following Planning of L and Cband bistatic SAR missions including mission scenarios definition, mission acquisition optimisation and implications at system level, e.g. regarding operations and ground segment System engineering support at platform, payload and mission level Support to the development of versatile platforms for convoy missions in the range of 500 kg max. with 150 kg payload. A series of 3 specific tasks have been defined Task 1 Mission planning and mission definition Updating and improving the internal mission planning tool. Coordinating inputs from scientific institution and external entities Maximizing by optimisation the scientific acquisition Provide feedback from mission optimisation to the spacecraft and mission design Task 2 Support to system engineering including a proactive role in the definition of payloadplatformlauncher interfaces Maintain and crosscheck all systems budgets. Coordinate, maintain and secure coherent interfaces between payloadplatform and launcher Maintain relevant requirements Perform system level analysis and designs Maintain and followup resolution of actions at system level derived from industrial contracts Coordinate technical inputs from external entities, outputs from industrial contracts and ESA internal support Review tasks in the framework of industrial activities Task 3 Support in the definition of a generic 500 kgclass platform Maintain and crosscheck system track all platform systems budgets. Coordinate, maintain and secure the definition of a set of interfaces between payloadplatform and launcher Maintain relevant platform requirements Perform system level analysis and designs Coordinate technical inputs from external entities, outputs from industrial contracts and ESA internal support Review tasks in the framework of industrial activities Perform configuration assessments Perform platform system designs The work is carried out in close cooperation with specialists in the different domains as well as with the scientists andor data users proposing the mission or expected to use its results. The work in general requires a systemoriented perspective where the needs of the users and the technical and cost constraints have to be balanced so as to provide overall architectural analyses and finally detailed system and element designs that support credible estimates of performance, cost and schedule. Specific qualification requirements University degree Masters or PhD in engineering RD in a related field, A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience post Degree, Good communication and technical writing skills, Good organisation skills, Methodical and proactive, General knowledge of ESA EOP missions, in particular SAR missions, Knowledge on SAR payloads and SAR performance will be a strong asset, Experience of daytoday contact with international experts and partners in the field., Capability to coordinate a large amount of inputs, Capability to synthesise, summarise and take conclusions, A proactive approach, with initiative and capability to work independently, Problemsolving oriented attitude, Experience in mission analysis and system engineering in general. Experience in system engineering on SAR mission is an asset, Experience in small platforms is an asset, CAD software, Matlab, STK and Excel knowledge is an asset, Knowledge on optimisation techniques is an asset, Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands 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. 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. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide at latest 29 May 2015 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Andy McGarry, at email andy.mcgarryaurora.nl quoting reference EOP44b. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by midday 4 June 2015.
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