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SystemAvionics Engineer SmallSats
2020-07-13 10:12:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SystemAvionics Engineer SmallSats ESTEC, Ref no 2072496 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, France, 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, the UK and France. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking an experienced SystemSoftware Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAESTECs Small Satellite Platform Unit in the Projects Office, within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC. The Projects Office is responsible for advancing technological innovation within the European space industry by providing flight opportunities for new developments. It supervises lowcost microsatellite less than 120 kilograms missions that provide initial qualification flight opportunities for new platform and instrument technologies prior to their use on more mainstream spacecraft. The office supervises feasibility studies for promising future technologies not yet sufficiently advanced for actual flight. It is responsible for development contracts for reusable technologies to gain flight qualification and subsequently become offtheshelf building blocks providing the possibility of a fasttrack concepttolaunch schedule for future small spacecraft. The specific tasks you will perform are Support Avionics and space electronics procurements from early definition phase through to qualification phase. Maintain interfaces with the relevant industrial Contractors and subsystem responsibles in industry or research institute for the assigned projects as well as with the specific support at ESA Product Assurance, EEE Parts experts, . Support system reviews of the assigned projects as required, follow up technical issues arising on the assigned projects, and participate in risk reduction activities. This is a fulltime position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is October 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate shall have A Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. At least 4 years of relevant industrial experience, ideally acquired in technology demonstration missions andor smallsat development. Expert knowledge of space electronics, in particular avionics and communication subsystems, through the complete lifecycle including design, development and AIVqualification. Desirable Wider knowledge of spacecraft system and mission design, incl. system design modelling tools applied to space mission assessment and design would be useful. Knowledge ofexperience in the practical application of engineeringquality standards, such as ECSS space industry standards, would be an asset. Some familiarity with project management would be an additional asset. Soft skills Proactive attitude to solving problems Good organisational and communication skills, capable of supporting multiple tasks in parallel. 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 exclusively through our website httpswww.terma.comcareersapplytoopenpositions and upload a cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date July 30th 2020 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. In line with ESA security requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them. Privacy Notice By submitting your job application you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this Privacy Notice, including Termas Privacy Policy as referenced below and are providing your consent to Termas storage and processing of your personal data accordingly. This Privacy Notice covers any personal data you submit to Terma for the recruiting process, including e.g. Your name, contact details and application status Information included in your CV or cover letter, such as job history, academic background, skills and competencies, personal interests, languages spoken, and your photo Job preferences and type of employment sought Names and contact details for references Please visit our Privacy Policy at www.terma.com. Here you will find additional information about our compliance with GDPR, how we use and protect your data, as well as information about your rights pursuant to GDPR. You will also find information who to contact at Terma in case you want to exercise these rights
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