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Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer
2020-02-03 15:13:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 012 You will have the opportunity to support the Command Generation for Science Missions but you may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional service, missions and activities within the scope of general Flight Dynamics operations engineering services. You will be primarily assigned to a particular service within the Science Missions but with the possibility of supporting other service andor missions. The service to be provided are primarily related to EXOMARS RSP and Solar Orbiter. Services may also be requested related to GAIA, Bepi Colombo, Mars Express, ExoMars TGO, Juice and Euclid. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Command Generation Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of task related command parameters Generation of task related reports Mission Planning Support Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of mission planning related products, such as schedules and planning input Flight Dynamics Application Layer Maintenance of elements of the Flight Dynamics Application Layer Flight Dynamics System Development Specification of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Implementation of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Installation of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements on operational platforms design, coordination and implementation of tests Participation in tests Setup procedures Flight Dynamics SubSystem configuration Coordination of internal and external interfaces and activities across subsystems General Flight Dynamics operations engineering activities Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics. You have very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3dimensional space. You are familiar with different representations of rotation in 3D, thus including the representation of SC attitude cosine direction matrix, Euler symmetric parametersquaternions, Eulerangles .... You have good skills in calculus in one or several variables. You possess skills in numerical methods for equations solving, integration of differential equations, function approximation and interpolation, optimisation, linear algebra problems. You have very good skills in classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of point masses, dynamics of rigid bodies, dynamics expressed in noninertial reference frames, e.g. including dynamics in rotating frames, rotation dynamics expressed in body fixed frame, conservation laws in mechanics, gravitational forces and field, orbit dynamics, keplerian orbits and Kepler laws. You are able to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods e.g. lagrangian formulation. You have skills to apply above knowledge to develop solutions to technical problems in cooperation with customers and other experts. You are able to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions, using C as main programming language knowledge of UnixLinux, scripting languages and Fortran 77952003 is a valuable an asset. You are willing to take operational responsibility in multidiscipline teams. You are fluent in English, both in speech and writing. You coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. You are able to work independently. The following skills would be highly desirable You are familiar with the ESOC environment. You are familiar or have experience with Flight Dynamics operations engineering tasks. You have experience in dealing with external interfaces. You have experience with Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration You are able to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 17032020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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