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Flight Dynamics Engineer Test and Validation Service for Science Missions mwd
2020-02-05 15:14:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are the first choice European aerospace company for software centric engineering solutions. We combine 40 years of experience in a market where trust and quality are needed. With more than 350 employees in Germany, we shape the future of aerospace and beyond together. Our staff plays a key role for our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of collaboration in an open international environment living our values trust, integrity, participation and curiosity. We are committed to crafting a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We offer a wealth of benefits to support a balanced work life balance and encouraging career development. This position is based at ESOC in Darmstadt. It is fulltime and permanent and expected starting date will be around May 2020. We are looking forward to meeting you! ResponsibilitiesDuties You are passionate about space flight dynamics and looking for a meaningful opportunity to enfold your talents? Then you are on the right track! We are supporting the European Space Agency with highly qualified services at the European Operations Control Centre ESOC in Darmstadt. For a new service position within flight dynamics division, we are searching for a flight dynamics authority to complement our international service team! You will support and execute operational tasks within the Test and Validation section for interplanetaryscience missions. This includes the validation of the operational software and the testing of the individual flight dynamics sub systems with respect to functionality and interfaces, both internal and external. Besides, you will contribute to training of the flight dynamics team to be prepared for critical mission phases. You will also contribute to system tests and mission simulation campaigns where the procedures and interfaces between spacecraft and ground stations, as well as between the various operations teams are tested and the full ground segment team is trained. Endtoend tests of the full chain from spacecraft via ground station, control system and flight dynamics system are performed during tracking campaigns to demonstrate successful orbit determination and the provision of pointing elements back to the ground station. In addition, you will specify and implement improvements and additions to existing Test and Validation software elements, typically on Linux workstations using C. Detailed information on the missions and the activities of ESOC can be found on www.esa.int QualificationsExperience University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics. Essential Skills The ideal candidate we are looking for contributes to our service team with the following characteristics Analytical approach to technical problems to develop and implement engineering solutions. Detailed understanding of fundamental laws and phenomena in mathematics and physics and the skill to apply this knowledge. An outstanding expertise in linear algebra and calculus. Proficiency in classical mechanics. Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions, using C as main programming language knowledge of UnixLinux and scripting languages is a valuable asset. Desire to extend technical skills. A high sense of operational responsibility and good communication skills. Aspiration to take operational responsibility in multidiscipline teams. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing. Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently. Desirable Skills Additional desirable skills are Experience in programming objectoriented languages, preferably C. Experience with Linux. Experience with numerical mathematics. Previous operational experience in Flight Dynamics or spacecraft missions in general. Furthermore, knowledge about current and planned ESA missions should be a given. Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. Furthermore, we support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Roopashri Rajasekhar.
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