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Flight Dynamics Engineer
2015-12-07 19:06:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Flight Dynamics Engineer in the Flight Dynamics Systems Section, Flight Dynamics Division, Ground Systems Engineering Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Flight Dynamics Systems Section. The Sections main responsibilities are test and validation of Flight Dynamics data products and processes during mission operations preparation, operations execution and performance evaluation for all missions supported by the Division ongoing maintenance and further development of the Divisions Orbit and Attitude Operations System ORATOS support layer software and provision of related user support configuration and administration of the Divisions hardware and operating systems, including user support and system evolution having regard to ESOCwide infrastructure activities. The incumbent will provide Flight Dynamics support to satellite projects, including study, development, tests, operations, evaluation and maintenance activities, addressing both infrastructure and projectspecific issues. The work will notably include the following specific tasks providing Flight Dynamics test and validation operations support in both mission critical and routine phases organising and participating in Flight Dynamics internal test campaigns providing test and validation support for operations preparation activities engineering of test and validation system architecture and processes in response to an analysis of support requirements designing, implementing and maintaining generic test and validation software in cooperation with other user groups within the Section designing, implementing and maintaining software elements specific to a mission or discipline acting as technical officer responsible for onsite contract staff providing operations engineering support. The test and validation tasks of the Section cover all operational Flight Dynamics subdisciplines. It is intended to further consolidate multidisciplinary tasks and associated software tools both from the existing system and across the Division. The postholder will therefore contribute to projects in various subdisciplines. It is intended that the incumbent will primarily be concerned with the aforementioned tasks. Further duties may be required, as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics, physics or another relevant engineering discipline. Experience of Flight Dynamics operations, systems engineering and software systems development is a distinct advantage. Candidates should be capable of approaching their technical tasks with rigour and discipline, developing and following a systematic, thorough and resultsoriented approach. Problemsolving skills are essential. Team spirit is a key asset for the execution of the duties and responsibilities. Flexibility and adaptability are required to cope with the multisubjectmultiproject environment. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 12 January 2016. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. 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.
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