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Telecoms Spacecraft Platform Engineer Thermal, Mechanical, Structures
2016-02-15 17:08:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense 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, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking an experienced Spacecraft Platform Engineer to work at ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom. Responsibilities The Platform Engineer reports primarily to the Quantum Platform Manager in the Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate, Telecommunication Satellite Programme Department and will be responsible for monitoring performance and engineering aspects of satellite platform, with a focus on mechanicalstructuralthermal aspects. The Platform Engineers tasks will include Monitoring platform units development, integration and testing Monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of platform requirements from system level down to the lower application level Working in Partnership with the Satellite Operators to ensure that the platform equipment development proceeds in a timely and pragmatic manner whilst maintaining the original innovative nature of the platform and the supplier working methods. Working with the industrial team to ensure that the design and performance of platform meets its specified requirements, including software, subsystem and unit performances Monitoring and ensuring that the platform interfaces are consistent with the Payload and system and quality aspects. Ensuring the adequacy of relevant operational requirements to control and operate the platform Analysing predicted performance parameters of platform and monitoring these throughout the project phases Supporting platform and lowerlevel reviews, as well as supporting spacecraft level reviews and any nonconformance reviews. Regular reporting to his Platform Manager In the execution of the tasks, the Platform Engineer will liaise closely and proactively with the rest of the Quantum Project team as well as with other Project Teams within the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department. This is a full time located at ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom. The requested start of work is April 2016. Qualifications Competencies Applicants for this post should have a Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, together with extensive experience in The development of satellite platform equipment in the sphere of telecommunications. Systems and strategic thinking, results orientation, responsible risktaking decisionmaking, and relationship management are considered important. Applicants should be able to work well in a team and communicate effectively. The successful candidate should demonstrate proven technical capabilities, in particular in the mechanicalstructural engineering field, and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically. The Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, resourcefulness and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of another ESA member state language is an asset 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 For further information, please contact Mr. Roger Patrick by telephone 31 6 53162109 or by email rmpterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through our website httpwww.terma.comcareersjobs and upload a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date March 1st 2016 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 the employment.
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