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Space Operations Engineer
2014-09-30 12:40:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Space Operations Engineer ENGSERVSOE201437 Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The post holder will report to the head of the Robotics and Future Projects office, in the Directorate of the Human Spaceflight and Operations. Responsibilities include Operations engineering for the European Robotic Arm and Meteron projects, and for future projects such as technology demonstrations on ISS Liaise with EAC, GCTC and RSC Energia for instructor and crew training issues, including maintenance of the ERA Astronaut Training Database ATD Software management andor rapid software prototyping for the projects in the office Logistics organisation for ERA integration and launch campaign, Meteron experiments and test campaigns in analogue sites field tests. Support the development of specific qualification andor ISS flight demonstrations of technology items needed for human exploration. Performance of system definition studies for future human exploration developments. Support the Office and Division in other tasks as required. Meteron Multipurpose End To End Robotics Operations Network Qualifications, Experience and Skills University degree in Engineering. Experience in space operations. Knowledge of the International Space Station Programme. Robotics engineering knowledge. System and Software engineering experience. Capability to work in a team with other ESA organizations as well as with external partners. Candidates should be rigorous, have good communication skills and be able to transfer technical knowhow in a clear and concise manner. The post holder will be called upon to travel outside Europe e.g. Russia. How to apply If you feel you meet the requirements for this job please send your CV together with a letter of motivation in English and Word format by email to jobsspaceapplications.com referencing as the email subject the job reference ENGSERVSOE201437. Applications must be received before 13 October 2014. For this position we are looking for candidates who are available from 1 December 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Richard Aked at Space Applications Services Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem, Belgium Tel 32 02 721.54.84 Email jobsspaceapplications.com www.spaceapplications.com
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