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Space System Engineer for Exploration ESTEC, Ref no 1816903
2018-07-12 12:29:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space System Engineer for Exploration ESTEC, Ref no 1816903 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence 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, France, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Space System Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC establishment in Noordwijk, in the Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to Robotics and Future Projects Team within the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration DHRE. You will support the lead system engineering function for the Phase AB1 Study of the ESPRIT element of the human exploration mission LOPG Lunar Outpost Platform Gateway, and its continuation. ESPRIT is the European System Providing Refuelling, Infrastructure and Telecommunication and includes a science airlock. These will be conducted in the postISS scenario for utilisation of Low Earth Orbit and European contributions to human exploration missions beyond Low Earth orbit. In this support role to the system engineering function specific duties include Definition of the ESPRIT functional and design requirements. Technical definition of the ESPRIT design baseline until successful System Requirements Review SRR and identification of activities needed to proceed toward Preliminary Design Review PDR with focus on specific subsystems Identification and followup of predevelopment tasks for ESPRIT as agreed with the industrial Study Contractors. Architecture definition of the LOPGGateway in coordination with NASA, CSA, JAXA, RSA and possible future commercial enterprisesUS industries e.g. SpaceX. Development of interfaces with external parties, mainly other Space Agencies NASA, JAXA, CSA, who may be providing equipment for the ESPRIT Preparation of the ESPRIT Invitation To Tender ITT for Phase B2CDE1. Supporting the Future Projects Team for other tasks, as required. The requested start of work is 1st September 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a Masters degree, or equivalent, in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or Space Systems Engineering. Essential skills are With at least 4 years experience in space systems development, you will be systemminded and have a resultoriented approach. Prior experience with system requirements definition. Knowledge of system engineering aspects is essential. Additional assets are Experience of spacecraft operations, hardware andor software development will be an asset. Prior experience with human spaceflight projects, ESA, and other international agencies will be an asset. Familiarity with the applicable space standards ECSS. Familiarity with industrial procurement processes e.g. SoW production. Required soft skills Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills. An ability to work in a highly complex project environment. Have good communications skills and the capability of coordinating activities with groups spread across different sites. 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 Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the Apply link below. Include an uptodate Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email recruitment.nlterma.com. Closing date July 27th 2018 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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