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2014-06-03 17:42:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SPACE FLIGHT DYNAMICS CONSULTANTS mf The Challenge We currently seek to recruit up to three flight dynamics consultants to support a range of European Space Agency earth observation missions. Some of these missions are presently in development, others are already in operation. The tasks will include Mission planning, orbit and attitude manoeuvre preparation and analysis, orbit determination and propagation, trajectory optimisation, actuator and sensor calibration, database maintenance, attitude and orbit control telemetry monitoring, attitude determination, product generation, test and validation of operational products, support for simulation campaigns Approach, orbit insertion and lander delivery, forcefield measurement, landing site selection and lander delivery Early conceptual design studies for the operational flight dynamics system, operations preparation and planning, manoeuvre product generation, support for principle investigators Flight dynamics software maintenance Adaptation of algorithms to new and exotic space environments, adaptation to new interfaces and functional requirements, migration to new hardware andor operating systems. Typical software elements are developed in FORTRAN, C, Mathematica, Matlab, awk, sed, python, perl These are fulltime positions with a planned starting date possibly as early as August September 2014. Your Qualifications Applicants should have a superior university degree, preferably in astrophysics, mathematics, space engineering or a closely related discipline and some experience developingmaintaining scientific application software. Previous experience in space flight dynamics is desirable, but we also welcome applications from recent university graduates. Essential skills are Practical and rigorous approach to solving physics and mathematics applied problems Provable capability to quickly assess problems in novel areas and to follow a structured approach to their solution Software development experience preferably in FORTRAN, but also C and other core languages on a UNIX operating systems Desirable skills are Knowledge of space flight dynamics, orbit andor attitude determination and control Experience with Mathematica and Matlab Some experience in scripting with Unix tools shells, sed, awk, python, perl Some experience with flight dynamics operations. These include orbit determination, attitude determination, mission planning, manoeuvre optimisation, command generation, test and validation of operational products Experience in algorithm and mathematical software development andor maintenance Familiarity with the flight dynamics software in use at ESOC Familiarity with mission analysis approach including software tools at ESOC Familiarity with the ESOCs ORATOS support layer software Candidates will be working in a multinational environment. The working language is English spoken and written fluency is required. Oncall support or shift work may occasionally be required for critical operations, such as launches or emergency operations. Terma offers 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. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId491joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date June 23rd, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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