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Radio Occultation Remote Sensing Scientist

2018-01-04 11:18:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Do you want to join our team and develop innovative science to improve atmospheric profiling using radio occultation data? Please apply at httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN17 28. EUMETSAT, the European meteorological satellite agency is recruiting a radio occultation scientist. Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we observe the atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces from space using a system of satellites 365 days a year. Our data is vital for weather forecasts that help to protect lives and property, as well as monitoring the environment and our changing climate. We want you to come and join our team and contribute to our future missions. This is an exciting opportunity for a radio occultation scientist to join our team and help us advance the understanding and utilisation of satellite radiooccultation data in support of atmospheric profiling. Using your extensive experience in remote sensing and processing of data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS missions, you will develop prototype algorithms which will contribute to our future needs for satellite products and services. It is important that you have worked with meteorological satellite application user communities, in order to understand the user needs and requirements of stateoftheart science. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a great working environment. English is the working language of EUMETSAT. The closing date is 24th January 2018 and we expect to hold interviews in the wc 11th March 2018. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.

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No Radio Signals Found Emanating From Interstellar Visitor

2017-12-18 19:53:26| Extremetech

'Oumuamua isn't an alien craft, but it is a really strange asteroid. The post No Radio Signals Found Emanating From Interstellar Visitor appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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Radio Navigation Engineer

2017-10-31 17:12:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An opportunity for an experienced Radio Navigation Engineer with experience of GNSS system performance and radio navigation receivers to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To contribute to the design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance and on radio navigation receivers among other System Support Tools. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to GNSS System Implementation and Verification including support to System Test Campaigns using System Tools including Radio Navigation Receivers. In particular for Galileo, participation in studies, simulations and laboratory testing for the assessment of system endtoend functionalities and performance, including measurement campaigns, data processing and field testing, also applied to radio navigation receivers design and techniques. Support to the Galileo project in the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of radio navigation System Support tools and equipment including receivers and for studies on radio navigation, including generating technical requirements and statements of work. Following experimentation and validation activities related to GALILEO System Support Tools in liaison with engineering staff in the area of timing and user receiver characterisation and UERE budget assessment. Following evolutions of System Support Tools inline with evolutions of GALILEO system, for example in Navigation Signal and Message, and organise the subsequent related experimentation and validation. Participation to GALILEO System related Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities to support the definition and preparation of test cases making use of the GALILEO System Support Tools validation capabilities and to identify, characterise and followup System anomalies. Participation in the overall Radio Navigation RD roadmap for the definition of high TRL activities. Qualifications Experience University degree MSc minimum in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, as well as experience in these fields. Specific and Strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, and signal processing techniques, focusing on navigation receivers. Strong experience at user level with satellite navigation receivers and satellite navigation positioning and integrity algorithms. At least 4 years experience relevant with GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment including receivers and good knowledge of Radio Navigation processing, simulation and testing systems. Specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications. The following competencies would be an asset Knowledge on EGNOS Overlay System, including the extension to GALILEO support and associated integrity functions familiarity with SafetyOfLife systems familiarity with Advanced RAIM ARAIM techniques and with RTKPPP techniques Familiarity with authentication and encryption techniques that could be relevant to expected GALILEO OSCS evolutions in these domains. Essential Skills Good English language skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes. Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

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Austro Control to deploy new Thales radio ranging system

2017-10-24 01:00:00| Airport Technology

Austria-based air navigation services provider Austro Control is set to deploy Thales Doppler VHF omnidirectional radio ranging system, DVOR 532.

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GNSS Radio Navigation System Engineer EGNOS

2017-10-17 11:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

GNSS Radio Navigation System Engineer EGNOS Toulouse, Ref no 17 15298 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, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Radio Navigation Engineer to work at ESAs European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EGNOS Project Office, Toulouse, France. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAs EGNOS Project Office within the Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigationrelated Activities. The work covers the following technical support in the area of propagation and associated algorithms design, in particular for ionosphere effects on GNSS signals and associated SatelliteBased Augmentation System SBAS processing. Specific tasks will include Task 1 Engineering support to the coordination and critical assessment of all propagation and associated design related issues within EGNOS Project Office including algorithm assessment and recommendations Task 2 Engineering Support to the animation of an international technical subgroup e.g. contributing to IWG Technical Subgroup related to GNSS and Ionospheric modelling and processing e.g. for iono gradients and scintillations Task 3 Participation and contribution to multimodal e.g. Aviation, Maritime GNSS standardisation groups for what concerns propagation effects modelling and processing e.g. scintillation, multipath Task 4 Engineering Support to the management of several RD projects related to GNSS related propagation e.g. MONITOR, Multipath Studies, Interference mitigation Task 5 Engineering Support to the preparation and validation of ionospheric model data and delivery to EGNOS V2V3Evolutions Contractors Task 6 Engineering Support to the coordination with respect to propagation related subjects modelling of the navigation propagation signals using stateof theart software tools and databases modelling of ionospheric propagation conditions and their effects on SBAS satellite navigation missions Task 7 Support the definition of campaigns to serve RD and other EGNOS project needs e.g. for scintillation monitoring. Task 8 Support in the planning and execution of RD activities as well as in managing the necessary software tools and databases related to IONO modelling and processing. Task 9 Engineering support to several projects, the service provider will attend project reviews for EGNOS e.g. V2V3 system and subsystem reviews at algorithm level This is a full time position located at Toulouse, France. The requested start of work is January 2018. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, physics or Computer science with proven knowledge and experience in the fields of Algorithms, Navigation and related data. A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in the space sector and in particular the satellite navigation field. Knowledge and experience in EGNOS standards e.g. MOPSSARPS Knowledge and experience in EGNOS integrity continuity justification files. Knowledge and experience in EGNOS system algorithmic performance related design justification in particular concerning propagation effects algorithmic solutions in SBAS Knowledge and experience in GNSS signals and RD projects. Good knowledge of MS office tools Good knowledge of the DOORS requirement management tool Experience in procurement of industrial activities. Soft skills Fluent in the English language oral and written Fluent in the French language, oral is desirable Autonomy in writing technical notes, specifications and reports in English Good inter personal skills and team spirit Previous working experience in a multinational environment Organization, good practical sense, being able to work effectively in a team and be able to autonomously take decision in his field of responsibility Availability and willingness to travel for missions inside or outside Europe. Ability to interface with, and report to, the customer with minimal supervision with a serviceoriented attitude. 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 Working in an inspiring advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Financial support and advice 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. Guido Damm by telephone 33 7 78 05 75 87 or by email gudaterma.com. Closing date November 6th 2017 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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