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2017-07-10 15:11:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Debris Engineer mf Ref. No. 1714291 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense 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, ESA in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Space Debris Engineer. You will be supporting the Space Debris Office by providing general support, conducting analysis and research and executing tasks related to development. Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken are Provision of compliance verification analysis directly to mission customers Contribute to mission milestone reviews for compliance aspects w.r.t. mitigation guidelines Perform, in support of missions, runs with DRAMA, Scarab and Snapshot and document the results Provide custodian services for the Snapshot software Provide a methodology for the verification of protected zone clearance and onground casualty aspects for missions operating on HEOs and orbits around Lagrange Points Contribute to guidelines and handbooks on the matter of compliance assessment for HEOs and Lagrange Point orbits Define the SOW and initiate the procurement of external analysis support contracts, validate and accept the output, in assistance to the TO Establish a space object environment index concept based on fast cloud propagation algorithms. Expand the approach for longer time spans and all LEO altitude bands Followup and coordinate related Research Fellow and NPI activities in view of the offices approach for space object environment indexing Support OPSGR actions on space object environment indexing Setup and make accessible the index concept Draft and act as bookkeeper of the two standard documents on compliance assessment Classification of geosynchronous objects and the annual ESA compliance report Insert required additional features e.g. environment index to the two documents Contributions on space environment evolution studies involving DISCOS and other databases Provide the above services during CDF sessions Contribute to the definition of the studies for GSTP and other ESA study programs in the area of space debris Provide Training on OPSGR software and processes to internal and external trainees also in training sessions not organised by ESA Provide routine operation of ESAs conjunction event prediction system for internal and external customers in a 247 shift scheme up to 7 weeks per year Detailed analysis and consultancy in the case of a highrisk conjunction event in liaison with the Flight Control Teams, external customers and Flight Dynamics Contribute to the Maintenance of ESAs conjunction event prediction system and documentation Contribute to the evolution and Upgrade of ESAs DISCOS database system Contribute to the ESAs reentry forecasting process Standby for project support in the areas of Cleanspace and SSA Support to the interfacing with external entities, such as JSpOC for the analysis of conjunction events Participate to the offices regular monthly infrastructure coordination meetings Participate to the offices monthly routine meeting Present and promote ESA achievements, recent research and work performed at the space debris office at international conferences once per year, and support related public relation or outreach activities Support the organisation of conferences and workshops, and run space debris office demonstration towards VIP tours in the space debris facility. This is a fulltime position as a Terma employee for placement at ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany, starting on 15th October 2017. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a relevant engineering university degree, in field of astronomy, mathematics or physics, or other suitable qualification. Essential Skills are Knowledge to develop solutions to technical mathematical and dynamical problems in cooperation with customers and other experts Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions using e.g. Linux scripting languages, Fortran, C, Matlab, Python Good communication and presentation skills Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in Mission Analysis and other fields Ability to work independently The following experience would be an additional asset Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarityexperience with Mission Analysis tasks Experience in dealing with external interfaces Experience with Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities multiple missions simultaneously. You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. As necessary you will be located offsite with access to ESOC technical facilities. 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 Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId1220joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date August 14th, 2017 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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