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OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer
2017-08-25 12:10:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 17 14523 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking to recruit an experienced OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer to work at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to the Onboard Payload Data Processing Section within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The work covers the following technical domains related the space systems engineering Computers for realtime onboard applications, both as selfcontained units and as embedded items in subsystem equipment. The work includes system design for faulttolerant computer systems, component design and development, operating systems, and identification of tools and methods for dependable specification, design and testing. Data systems for onboard data communication, spacecraft system operation under ground control and with onboard autonomy, groundonboard data communication, and for manned spaceflight crew informatics and interfaces. This includes data system standards and specific software, e.g. data communication software. Data storage, i.e. onboard solidstate mass memory systems, including architecture, components, interfaces, packaging technologies, and operational usage. Electronic design essentially for the implementation of digital functions related to onboard data systems. Payload data acquisition and processing chains, including digital and image processing techniques and devices. A diverse range of support tasks is required to be carried out by the Contractor within the above domains, encompassing hardware, software and system aspects. These can be grouped within the following main headings Validation of signal and image processing algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, prototyping SW Definition, design and validation of payload data acquisition, processing and storage chains Implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. Digital Signal Processors and FPGAs based platforms Specific engineering support in the above domains to mainstream ESA space projects, mainly for but not restricted to the development and testing phases. This is a full time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is October 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A Masters level degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline. A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in the space sector. Experience in defining payload data processing systems architectures. Extensive knowledge in signal and image processing techniques and devices Extensive experience in procurement of units, subsystems integration and testing Knowledge in onboard electronics design related to data acquisition, processing and storage functions Wide knowledge in communication networks principles, standards and their implementation. This includes highspeed networks such as SpaceWire and SpaceFibre Ability to work in an autonomous manner, in particular when providing support to projects with high time allocations and this in coordination with the ESA line manager. What can Terma Offer? 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 Working in an inspiring advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Financial support and advice on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the Apply link below. Include an uptodate Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. Closing date September 17th 2017 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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