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GNC Engineer Lisa Pathfinder
2014-07-01 10:41:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs space system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the space industry. We are involved in international unmanned and manned spacecraft programmes. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position GNC Engineer Lisa Pathfinder ENGSERVSER201426 Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands in the Lisa Pathfinder programme. You will have the following responsibilities Supervising the design and implementation of the DFACS and AOCS subsystems effectively finished. Supervising the verification of DFACS in particular performed by Industry AOCS verification is to a large extent finished. This includes the test planning, test procedure development, test execution and analysis of test results as well as taking part in nonconformance review boards. Monitoring the schedule of DFACS verification onground and inorbit commissioning. Supervising the DFACS user manual prepared by Industry for correctness. Supervising the inorbit commissioning of DFACS that will be performed by Industry. Liaison with STOC and MOC for the preparations of handover of the SC after inorbit commissioning for the DFACS. This involves following science operations simulations before launch and assessing nonconformant observations raised during such simulations for impact on DFACS. Verification of the DFACS and science performance achieved in his specific field of competence, supporting System Engineering manager on o the definition of the flight operations constraints and procedures, and the mission operations o the preparation and implementation of the launch and commissioning phase. The post holder will keep close contacts with the Control Systems Division TECEC which is the mother division in the Technical Directorate, sharing technical knowledge and participating at least once a month to the TECECN section meetings. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Applicants should have a Master degree in a relevant Engineering discipline and several years experience in control and aerospace engineering. Furthermore, candidates should have following experience and skills An extensive insight and good experience in control engineering and verification of complex control systems is required. Strong interpersonal and good communication skills are required for efficient interaction with highly skilled industrial and scientific expertise as well as capability to work effectively with the ESA project team. Good organisation skills and capability to work in a team Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. Conditions If you feel you meet the requirements for this job please send your CV together with a letter of motivation in English and Word format by email to jobsspaceapplications.com referencing as the email subject the job reference ENGSERVSER201426. Applications must be received before 15 July 2014. For this position we are looking for candidates who are available from 1 October 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Leslie Gale at Space Applications Services Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem, Belgium Tel 32 02 721.54.84 Email jobsspaceapplications.com www.spaceapplications.com
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