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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Robotics
2018-02-07 13:26:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Robotics ESTEC, Ref no 18 15992 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 Spacecraft Operations Engineer to provide temporary support on ISS robotics missions, in particular the European Robot Arm ERA project, at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities The post holder will report to the head of the Robotics and Future Projects office, in the Directorate of the Human Spaceflight and Operations. The scope of this post includes Operations engineering for the European Robotic Arm ERA project and other future projects such as technology demonstrations on the International Space Station ISS. Liaising with the European Astronauts Centre EAC in Cologne, Germany the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre GCTC and RSC Energia, Moscow, Russia, 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. Support the Project Office and Division in other tasks as required. Due to the shortterm nature of this position, emphasis shall be placed on Support to the ERA integration and preparations for launch campaign foreseen end 2018. Compilation of test plans, procedures, and reports for operational interfaces. Amendmentsconfiguration control of the ERA Support Centre Security Management Plan. Support during an ERA Support Centre security audit. This is a full time located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested period of work is midApril to midOctober 2018 approx. 6 months. A period of handover is foreseen at start and end of the assignment. Extension will be subject to further work evolution. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A university degree Masters in Space Engineering or relevant technical discipline and, ideally, at least 4 years relevant working experience. System and Software Engineering experience. Experience in space ground support operations. Prior knowledge of the International Space Station Programme and in particular USOCGround Controller environments would be very useful. Detailed knowledge in the areas of networksvirtual networks, network protocols, network components and of firewall systems would be a distinct advantage. Capability to work in a team with other ESA entities 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. 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 March 15th 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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