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Space Systems Engineer Exploration
2018-01-11 16:18:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Systems Engineer Exploration ESTEC, Ref no 18 15786 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, Germany, the UK and France. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking a Space Systems Engineer to work at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to a system engineering support contract with the ISS Programme and Exploration Dept. within ESAs Directorate of Human Spaceflight Robotic Exploration HRE. Today this includes missions such as the European participation of the International Space Station and the ExoMars mission which will put a rover on Mars in 2020. The focus of the job will be on the preparation of the future missions for example the next Mars missions after ExoMars. The initial focus of this activity will be working with the ESA team with the following duties Supporting the implementation of ESA internal and industrial system definition studies at Phase AB1 level, including associated technology studies for preparing future European activities and projects in the field of robotic exploration, addressing in particular future Mars Orbiter and Rover mission concepts. Support to preparation and implementation of study reviews with industryinternational partners and ESA internal entities Developing and maintaining keydriving System and Technical requirements document for future European development activities and studies for exploration at mission, architecture, system, and technology level. Supporting international collaboration efforts in the field of exploration missions and supporting the definition and analysis of future international exploration mission scenarios and associated technology requirements. Supporting activities involving engagement of external parties industry, academia, international partners organised by HRE in the field of exploration. This is a full time located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is February 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A Masters level degree in an Aerospace Engineering or Space Systems Engineering or a related discipline. At least 4 years relevant professional experience ideally gained in the space industry. Relevant practical knowledge and experience in space mission design, feasibility studies, and the related informatics tools. Knowledge and practice in the application of ESA System Engineering Standards e.g. ECSSE10 series. Awareness of technology development roadmaps, technology readiness levels, and the associated risk assessment. Knowledge and awareness of potential international partners and their associated exploration programmes. Experience with requirements management and the associated tools, e.g. DOORS, would be an advantage. Prior experience of Mars robotic mission analysis and design would be considered a distant advantage. Ability to interface with, and report to the customer, under minimal supervision with a serviceoriented attitude is critical. 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 Applicants should apply through the link below. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link below with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date January 29th 2018. Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. A Certificate of Conduct will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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