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On Board Computers and Data Handling Engineer
2013-06-14 16:35:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST On Board Computers and Data Handling Engineer in the OnBoard Computers Data Handling Section, Data Systems Division, Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The Data Systems Division is responsible for project support and technology development of space applications for all that concerns onboard data handling and processing systems. Besides activities related to the specification and validation of data systems, the Division is also actively involved in the design of the required building blocks. These elements must comply with high reliability and availability requirements combined to specific immunity to the space environment, in particular related to radiationinduced effects. The Division also hosts several laboratory facilities for avionics and payload data systems. The postholder will report to the Head of the OnBoard Computers and Data Handling OBDH Section. The section domain of responsibility covers control and data handling computers, low level software, data transfer interfaces, command control protocols and busses, solid state mass memories, authenticationencryption modules and in general underlying microelectronics devices such as microcontrollers and interface components. The incumbents duties will mainly consist in providing support to projects and contributing to the research and development RD activities of the section. In support to projects, the postholders duties will range from the monitoring of subsystem and equipment specification and procurement activities, through evaluation of detail design and analyses, participation in reviews and meetings, development and qualification of equipment, up to final integration of the avionics and data handling subsystems. In support of RD activities, the incumbent will contribute to the proposition, definition and execution of new activities in the area of OBDH. These activities will include OBDH system architectures and building blocks equipmentunits, modules and key components mass memories used at platform level interfaces with TelemetryTelecommand TMTC frontends hardwaresoftware implementation of security concepts for space avionics research into OBDH design and verification tools, methods and test and validation benches OBDH communication protocols and standards spacecraft platform avionics and interaction with spacecraft payload data storage and processing. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in electronics, computer science, telecommunications or a related field, complemented with some years of experience in the field of onboard computer and data handling systems. A good background in the design, simulation, manufacturing and testing of spacecraft platform equipment, modules, boards and components is also required. Knowledge and experience of the VHDLVerilog design languages as well as the design and development of FPGA and ASIC for space applications is mandatory. Candidates should also be familiar with space applications of computers and data handling and communication systems, and have knowledge of space environment, related ECSS engineering standards and space quality requirements. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team objectives. In addition, candidates should have good organisational and analytical skills, as well as a proactive attitude towards solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 12 July 2013. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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