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Space Operations Engineer Space Robotics Engineering
2014-09-29 16:40:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Space Operations Engineer. The post holder will report to the head of the Robotics and Future Projects office, in the Directorate of the Human Spaceflight and Operations. Tasks and Responsibilities The duties of this post will 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 Supporting 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 Ensuring support for the Office and Division in other tasks as required. Meteron Multipurpose End To End Robotics Operations Network Requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in Engineering, the key person shall have 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. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Space Operations Engineer Space Robotics Engineering Reference RTCHSOID026 Application closing date 171014 Start date 011214
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