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2013-05-03 15:37:08| 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. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized 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 Mission Your main responsibility would be to provide onsite mathematical consultancy directed at assessing the feasibility, establishing baseline requirements and scaling key performance parameters of our customers future advanced space missions. The Challenge We are looking for three Mission Analysts to be located at the customer site, ESOC. The selected candidates will conduct mathematical studies and developextend associated application software. Mission analysis involves all aspects related to the launch or the orbit of a satellite and, to some extent, also to the satellite attitude for example Launcher requirements, launcher trajectory and launcher performance Tradeoffs for the selection of the operational orbit Launch window analysis Short and longterm orbit evolution Lifetime calculation Orbit manoeuvres and navigation Accuracy of orbit determination Parameter estimation Calculation of propellant budgets Lowthrust trajectory optimisation Geometrical event prediction Operations planning and scheduling Optimisation of scientific return Endoflife disposition. Maintenance and extension of existing mission analysis software packages, including USOC, INTNAV, LOTNAV, DITAN, MANTRA, SOURCE. Design and development of new software modules in support of novel scientific and application missions Performance of mission analysis studies. These positions are planned with a starting date of August 2013. Interviews are planned in Darmstadt for the second half of June, with the selection decisions tentatively to be announced on 5 July. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have a superior university degree, preferably in aerospace, electronics or astrophysics, mathematics, space engineering or other relevant discipline or other suitable qualification together with some professional experience. Essential skills are Excellent background in numerical and analytical methods of applied mathematics A deep grasp of classical and celestial mechanics Experience in scientific programming using FORTRAN, MATLAB and the UNIX operating system Familiarity with professional practices in software engineering and computer science English Fluency spoken and written, both in formal and informal situations. Note that English is the working language Applicants should hold appropriate documentation and permits for working and living in Germany. Desirable Familiarity with the specific mission analysis software packages in use at the European Space Operations Centre. Previous experience in mission analysis andor flight dynamics Relevant knowledge of spacecraft and ground segment systems and subsystems Experience in space application software development andor maintenance Previous experience in a similar consultancy role, as onsite resident at a scientific operational organization Some background with international organisations. The position requires a great deal of independence and selfmotivation. The candidate should be able to work with little supervision, but also be able to contribute to the team effort. In order to get up to speed quickly, the candidate will be expected to gain a rapid familiarisation with the spacecraft, as well as the ground systems at ESOC. 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, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal 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 throughhttpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId359joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date May 27th, 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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