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AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer
2020-10-05 11:13:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for an AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Modis Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Modis is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 120 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed Support to the ESTEC AOCSGNC Sensors Unit as AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer for the development and procurement of sensors and actuators. The Sensors Unit is in charge of gyroscopes, accelerometers, star trackers, APS detectors for star trackers, sun sensors, magnetic sensors and actuators, and bespoke GNC sensors such as navigation cameras, 3D cameras or Lidars for GNC. The post holder will have access to the Sensors Lab, where technologies can be independently characterised. Provide regular Technical Reporting of the Hardware Development as well as contribute in the preparation and execution of project and technology studies reviews. General tasks to be performed Definition and implementation of AOCS Attitude and Orbit Control Systems for Earth Observation, Telecom, Navigation satellites and for Astronomy Observatories. The functional support provided to these projects e.g. Sentinel, Earth Care, MTG, Alphasat, Small GEO, Galileo, GAIA, Solar Orbiter, includes Participation to project reviews SRR, PDR CDR, . AOCS design, analyses and simulations control loops design and modelling, FDIR, independent simulator setup, functional verification and performance budgets. Review of AOCS SW implementation. Sensors and actuators selection and procurement support. AIVAIT support test benches, review of test plans and test results. Operations support review of Operations Manual, rehearsal and LEOP. Support to inorbit analysis. Conception, initialisation and supervision of corresponding enabling AOCS technology RD High Accuracy Pointing, Generic AOCS Architecture Building Blocks, Innovative AOCS FDIR Solutions including prototyping and tools development. Sensors and inertial actuators technology development APS, Star Trackers, sun sensors, Earth sensors, magnetometers, gyros, accelerometers, magnetotorquers, reaction wheels, CMGs. Development and utilisation of the Control Hardware Laboratory e.g. sensor characterisation and testing. Maintenance, development and setup of AOCS simulation tools. Participation to the elaboration and promotion of ECSS standards in the E60 domain. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required A Master or PhD in Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Familiar with general development process for hardware space equipment key reviews, model philosophy. A strong background in electronics digital, analogue or both, and previous design experience. Familiar with reviewing schematics, worst case and part stress analyses. Good knowledge of the particularities of space electronics protection of sensitive components, filtering of single events etc. HW knowledge sensors, computer, actuators. AOCS AIT at subsystem and system level. Proven knowledge of commercial modelbased design tools MATLAB. Ability to interface with industry. Proven experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of AOCS systems in different project phases. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC is the largest site and the technical heart of ESA. This nursery of European space activities is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands. At ESTEC, about 2500 engineers, technicians and scientists work handson with mission design, spacecraft and space technology. Almost all ESA projects except launchers are managed from ESTEC. In Noordwijk, people work on science missions, manned space missions, Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites. ESTEC provides extensive testing facilities to verify the proper operation of spacecraft, such as the Large Space Simulator LSS, acoustic and electromagnetic testing bays, multiaxis vibration tables and the ESA Propulsion Laboratory EPL. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 26102020
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AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer
2020-10-02 17:11:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
AOCSGNC Sensors Engineer Deadline for applications 29102020 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organisation with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description For our client, the European Space Agency ESA, we are looking for an AOCS Engineer for their location in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to support the ESTEC AOCSGNC Sensors Unit for the development and procurement of sensors and actuators. Tasks and Responsibilities The Sensors Unit is in charge of gyroscopes, accelerometers, star trackers, APS detectors for star trackers, sun sensors, magnetic sensors and actuators, and bespoke GNC sensors such as navigation cameras, 3D cameras or Lidars for GNC The post holder will have access to the Sensors Lab, where technologies can be independently characterized Provide regular Technical Reporting of the Hardware Development as well as contribute in the preparation and execution of project and technology studies reviews Additional tasks may include Definition and implementation of AOCS Attitude and Orbit Control Systems for Earth Observation, Telecom, Navigation satellites and for Astronomy Observatories The functional support provided to these projects e.g. Sentinel, Earth Care, MTG, Alphasat, Small GEO, Galileo, GAIA, Solar Orbiter, includes Participation to project reviews SRR, PDR CDR, AOCS design, analyses and simulations control loops design and modelling, FDIR, independent simulator setup, functional verification and performance budgets Review of AOCS SW implementation Sensors and actuators selection and procurement support AIVAIT support test benches, review of test plans and test results Operations support review of Operations Manual, rehearsal and LEOP Support to inorbit analysis. Conception, initialisation and supervision of corresponding enabling AOCS technology RD High Accuracy Pointing, Generic AOCS Architecture Building Blocks, Innovative AOCS FDIR Solutions including prototyping and tools development Sensors and inertial actuators technology development APS, Star Trackers, sun sensors, Earth sensors, magnetometers, gyros, accelerometers, magnetotorquers, reaction wheels, CMGs Development and utilisation of the Control Hardware Laboratory e.g. sensor characterisation and testing Maintenance, development and setup of AOCS simulation tools Participation to the elaboration and promotion of ECSS standards in the E60 domain. Requirements A Master or PhD in Electronics Engineering Familiar with general development process for hardware space equipment key reviews, model philosophy A strong background in electronics digital, analogue or both, and previous design experience Familiar with reviewing schematics, worst case and part stress analyses Good knowledge of the particularities of space electronics protection of sensitive components, filtering of single events etc The following is considered an asset Proven experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of AOCS systems in different project phases HW knowledge sensors, computer, actuators AOCS AIT at subsystem and system level Proven knowledge of commercial modelbased design tools MATLAB Ability to interface with industry. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultant Frank Jorritsma directly on phone number 31 06 4699 2210.
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AOCSGNC Architect
2019-07-04 10:30:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the worlds leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Description of the job An experienced AOCSGNC Attitude and Orbital Control SystemGuidance, Navigation and Control Architect is required in the Flight Dynamics and AOCSGNC Department. The AOCSGNC Architect is responsible for ensuring AOCSGNC development activities are performed on quality, on time and on cost. You will ensure that AOCS activities are properly coordinated across the whole project, that agreed schedule is maintained, and that all activities are successfully completed within the defined budgets. The AOCSGNC architect also proactively technically manages subcontracts. The job is a challenging and exciting mix of systems engineering including HW sensors and actuators knowhow, control engineering, project management and subcontract management. You will be expected to guide, review and approve AOCSGNC design and analysis activities through the full engineering lifecycle from initial concept design through to support to validation, producing the associated documentation design justifications, SW requirements for AOCSGNC algorithms, performance analysis documentation. In addition to strong technical skills, you should have the potential to guide other engineers and be experienced with work package management cost control processes. Subcontract management skills, with particular emphasis on schedule adherence and management, are necessary. The role will require routine business travels, both within the UK and around Europe. Tasks accountabilities Specific tasks will include As a key member of the system engineering team, contribute to the best optimisation of the overall system, by capturing the needs of other subsystems, and proposing the adequate AOCSlevel solutions for the other disciplines Responsibility for defining and managing the AOCSGNC System Requirements and Assumptions along the full lifecycle of Design, Development, Implementation, Performance and Validation. Interface with customer, systems engineering team, project management and subcontractors. Control AOCSGNC budget and schedule, define risks and risk mitigation strategies. Responsibility for technically managing subcontractors in what relates to the Spacecraft AOCSGNC System. Supporting the procurement of the AOCSGNC sensors actuators, checking approving performance analyses, and supporting the Software and System Validation Verification with Hardware in the loop. Analyse the Functional Verification test results and assess if the AOCSGNC verification is achieved. Support the Software Architect during the Software reviews on items related to AOCSGNC. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills Essential Skills and Experience Matlab and Simulink experience. General computer literacy, including MS Office. Subcontract management Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment. Space industry experience including AOCSGNC Leadership Desirable Skills and Experience Mathematical modelling Computer simulations Software development in C or C Robotics Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including parttime. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share an ever growing list of company benefits and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company. Apply HERE
AOCSGNC and Robotics Engineer
2019-07-04 10:30:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the worlds leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Description of the job Are you interested in learning about Aerospace, spacecraft and Robotics? Do you have dynamics and controls experience? Wanting to join a knowledgeable team who knowledge share and where your ideas are not only listen to but actioned as well? Then this is the role for you! As an experienced engineer you will be joining a team of Attitude and Orbit Control System Guidance Navigation and Control GNC AOCS analysts to work on current and future space missions. The job includes the design, analysis and test support activities associated with the development of a GNCAOCS system for space applications. The department provides the GNC AOCS engineering design, analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects being conducted at Airbus DS Stevenage, including Solar Orbiter observing the Suns heliosphere and solar wind and ExoMars Rover a mission to land and operate an autonomous rover vehicle on Mars. The department also leads a number of technology RD studies both internal and external in the areas of advanced GNC and robotics. Tasks accountabilities Perform GNCAOCS design and analysis activities through the full engineering lifecycle from initial concept design, rapid prototyping, all the way through to support to final validation Produce the associated documentation design justifications, Software requirements for GNCAOCS algorithms, performance analysis documentation etc. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills Matlab and Simulink experience Ability to develop Software to a prototype level nonreal time simulator development under C Matlab. A background in Engineering Physics Science Technology Computer Science or similar and preferably an interest in the space engineering sector. Knowledge of dynamics and control is essential, as is experience in the use of Matlab, Simulink. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment. Mathematical modelling, computer simulations and software development Dynamics and control engineering knowledge. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including parttime. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you The successful candidate will be subject to a BPSS check including a criminal record check in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share an ever growing list of company benefits and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company Apply HERE
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AOCSGNC Architect
2019-06-04 10:27:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the worlds leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Description of the job An experienced AOCSGNC Attitude and Orbital Control SystemGuidance, Navigation and Control Architect is required in the Flight Dynamics and AOCSGNC Department. The AOCSGNC Architect is responsible for ensuring AOCSGNC development activities are performed on quality, on time and on cost. You will ensure that AOCS activities are properly coordinated across the whole project, that agreed schedule is maintained, and that all activities are successfully completed within the defined budgets. The AOCSGNC architect also proactively technically manages subcontracts. The job is a challenging and exciting mix of systems engineering including HW sensors and actuators knowhow, control engineering, project management and subcontract management. You will be expected to guide, review and approve AOCSGNC design and analysis activities through the full engineering lifecycle from initial concept design through to support to validation, producing the associated documentation design justifications, SW requirements for AOCSGNC algorithms, performance analysis documentation. In addition to strong technical skills, you should have the potential to guide other engineers and be experienced with work package management cost control processes. Subcontract management skills, with particular emphasis on schedule adherence and management, are necessary. The role will require routine business travels, both within the UK and around Europe. Tasks accountabilities Specific tasks will include As a key member of the system engineering team, contribute to the best optimisation of the overall system, by capturing the needs of other subsystems, and proposing the adequate AOCSlevel solutions for the other disciplines Responsibility for defining and managing the AOCSGNC System Requirements and Assumptions along the full lifecycle of Design, Development, Implementation, Performance and Validation. Interface with customer, systems engineering team, project management and subcontractors. Control AOCSGNC budget and schedule, define risks and risk mitigation strategies. Responsibility for technically managing subcontractors in what relates to the Spacecraft AOCSGNC System. Supporting the procurement of the AOCSGNC sensors actuators, checking approving performance analyses, and supporting the Software and System Validation Verification with Hardware in the loop. Analyse the Functional Verification test results and assess if the AOCSGNC verification is achieved. Support the Software Architect during the Software reviews on items related to AOCSGNC. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills Essential Skills and Experience Matlab and Simulink experience. General computer literacy, including MS Office. Subcontract management Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment. Space industry experience including AOCSGNC Leadership Desirable Skills and Experience Mathematical modelling Computer simulations Software development in C or C Robotics Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including parttime. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. Apply HERE