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Robotics Systems Engineer
2017-07-20 11:12:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
You will be part of a team working at the Harwell Robotics and Autonomy Facility HRAF, a concept which has been initiated at ESA, Harwell to answer the need of development, verification and validation of complex autonomous systems such as planetary rovers and other landed elements which are critical to enable future planetary exploration missions. In order to become operational for future exploration missions, HRAF will go through an implementation phase which is likely to start after a second pilot phase is completed in 2018 such that it is synced with possible Mars Sample Return rover applications i.e the Sample Fetch Rover or equivalent lunar exploration scenarios. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support the HRAFrelated technology activities HRAF Pilot 2 HRAF EDLS distributed simulation federation and model driven engineering framework Overall development of the Virtual LaboratoryDigital Archiving for HRAF, in particular first operational tool implementation activity. Use of HRAF for the AMBITION activity Support ongoing technology development activities related to rover technologies and operations as well as future Mars related system studies, with particular focus on Sample Fetch Rover. Support the development of the spaceship ECSAT, a new enterprise of the Exploration Programme, which is dedicated to initiate lowTRL activities for verification and validation of autonomous systems in collaboration with industryinstitutes. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have at least a university masters degree in robotics, computer engineering or similar. SysMLMagic Draw, XML, Java, C, matlabsimulink, ROS Distributed simulations, middleware technology HLA, CCSDS MO, Experience in database development and maintenance Experience in system engineering tools like ESAAF, OCDT Experience with ESA developed tools like 3DROV, 3DROC, simsatis an asset. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 14082017 Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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