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Simulation and Modelling Engineer
2013-02-05 16:37:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Tasks and Responsibilities The position of Simulation and Modelling Engineer covers the areas of Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE, databases and simulationbenches, including those used in software validation facilities and spacecraft AIT, ground data processing systems and ground facilities software. The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Modelling of systems including spacecraft, ground segment and other required auxiliary systems. Elaboration, development and promotion of tools for distributed and collaborative engineering. Support for mission simulation, science operations planning and scheduling and experiment operations verification. Elaboration, development and promotion of the concept of generic simulation testbeds such as ATB, applicable for different projects, including preparation and promotion of relevant standards. Realtime simulation infrastructure and tools based on different platforms, including LINUX environments. This infrastructure can support both hardwareintheloop and maninthe loop simulation. Visualisation and graphical user interaction on different levels. Maintenance of the EGSE SCOS based reference facility and Space System Database reference facility to support prototyping of new technology. Participation in the definition of standards for ground system and operations, electrical test facilities and modelling and simulation in the context of ECSS and ESA internal standardisation. Support to ESA project teams in activities related to the procurement of EGSE for space systems and the development of space system database software and utilization. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent and several years of extensive experience insoftware engineering, software development and configuration control methods. Furthermore, candidates are required to have Handson experience in Programming languages C , Java optional. User interface development Qt or alternatively other graphical toolkits like MFC, GTK, SWTSwing. Operating systems Windows and Linux. Skills Knowledge of Space Systems and Space System Engineering. Fluent in English. High level of flexibility. Good organization skills, good communication skills. Knoweledge of the following is an asset Mac OSX , Unix systems. 3D graphics OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, Direct3D, Databases MySQL, Oracle, etc. Web development J2EE or NET. Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVSME201302. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit.
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