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Modelling and Simulation Engineer
2015-07-31 18:22:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Modelling and Simulation Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The key person will be responsible to provide specialised functional support to a project and within the realtime and nonreal time software systems domain, including flight and ground software. The duties of this post will include in particular Following the complete software lifecycle for the project, encompassing users requirement, specification, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment of new SW release and the SW maintenance process Providing support in simulation tools and models used for the project including its 3D visualisation texture, model..., real time simulator with HW in the loop, models used for simulation Managing communication interfaces between the different project elements, both for flight and ground segments Managing the porting of the flight SW to new HW platform Managing porting of ground segment SW to new HW platform in case of HW obsolescence Provide support to the section activities in the areas of system performance evaluation and system and architecture modelling Endtoend performance simulators for space missions, in terms of the related simulator development software, processor development for data products and formalisation of corresponding simulator architectures in the areas of Earth Observation and Space Science System modelling in support of formalising the system description subject to evaluation. Support to the requirements engineering and the subsequent verification and validation activities at system and software level. Requirements University degree MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, together with good background of practical experience of performance simulators and system modelling and minimum of 4 years of postgraduation professional experience. In particular experience with Software engineering and configuration control methods, tools and standards ECSS is essential, in particular for embedded systems and their associated testing and verification Good programming skills in C and C is essential Proficient knowledge of the UNIX Linux operating systems and advanced knowledge of Windows is important Knowledge of realtime modelling and simulation and its application to space projects is very important Experience of simulator development, functional and performance Background in data processor development Knowledge of system modelling with formal methods e.g. SysML Experience in system requirements and verification engineering Good knowledge of related methods and tools. The following can be considered an asset Knowledge in visualisation systems VR will be an asset Background and experience in robotic operations is desirable Experience in spacecraft system engineering is advisable. The key person shall be able to to work independently and to establish good working relations is essential. Please note that this is a fixed term contract, with a start date of 01092015 and an end by end of August 2016. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Modelling and Simulation Engineer Reference RTCTECPCS00238 Application closing date 24.08.2015 Start date TBC If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about ESOC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESOC
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