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Flight Dynamics Consultant Two positions Interplanetary Missions mf
2013-05-03 12:36:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. Over 150 employees are employed in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organisations for mission success. Our solutions include customised systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Challenge We are looking for two Flight Dynamics Consultants to support flight dynamics tasks on a range of interplanetary missions, both in operations Venus Express, Mars Express, and Rosetta and some in development ExoMars, BepiColombo, Lisa Pathfinder, Gaia, Solo. The work will take place at the customers site in Darmstadt, Germany. Sample tasks include Venus Express, Mars Express Mission planning, routine orbit and attitude manoeuvre preparation and analysis, orbit determination and propagation, equipment recalibration, product generation, test and validation of operational products, support for simulation campaigns Rosetta all of above. A special challenge will be the approach, orbit insertion and lander delivery at the targeted comet Churyumov Gerasimenko where, for example, the gravity field and comet shape need to be determined, effects of the comet environment like outgassing need to be learned before and during close approach, cataloguing, landing site selection and lander delivery ExoMars and Solo mission analysis type studies for the operational flight dynamics system, operations preparation and planning, orbit determination, trajectory optimisation, manoeuvre product generation, equipment calibration, support for principle investigators Flight dynamics software maintenance improvement e.g., generalisation of algorithms, adaptation to new interfaces and functional requirements, migration to new hardware andor operating systems. The software a variety of programs and scripts in FORTRAN, C, Mathematica, Matlab, awk, sed, python, perl includes a range from mission specific elements up to systems used across mission family boundaries. It also includes utilities comprising a support software layer between the operating system and the Flight Dynamics users. Qualifications Essential A superior university degree, preferably in physics, mathematics, space engineering or other suitable discipline A rigorous approach to practical physics and mathematics problems Demonstrable knowledge of applied mathematics and flight dynamics, orbit andor attitude determination and control Capability to quickly assess problems in novel areas and to follow a structured approach to their solution Software development experience preferably in FORTRAN 77 95, but also C or other core languages on UNIX operating systems Applicants are required to hold all appropriate documentation and permits for working and living in Germany. Desirable Experience with Mathematica Experience in scripting with Unix tools shells, sed, awk, python, perl Experience with flight dynamics operations, especially for interplanetary missions. These include orbit determination, attitude determination, mission planning, manoeuvre optimisation, command generation, test and validation of operational products Experience in flight dynamics software development andor maintenance Experience with onboard software and equipment Familiarity with the flight dynamics software in use at ESOC Familiarity with mission analysis approach including software tools at ESOC Familiarity with the ORATOS support layer software. Candidates will be working in a multinational environment. The working language is English spoken and written fluency is required. Some, limited oncall support or shift work may be necessary for critical operations, such as launches and planetary orbit insertions. These are fulltime positions with a planned starting date in August 2013. Terma offers 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 in Darmstadt, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An permanent employment contract with attractive benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId358joblistId1with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date 27 May, 2013. Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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