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Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Engineering Manager
2019-08-16 15:16:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Engineering Manager UKRI STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot 48,877 to 59,308 dependent on experience and inclusive of annual allowances Full timepart time minimum 25 hours. Open ended About the role STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 210 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research. RAL Space is leading the technical development of the payload for the ARIEL space mission, a major ESA Mclass science mission M4 for launch in 2028 to study the atmospheres of exoplanets. It is the first mission dedicated to measuring the chemical composition and thermal structures of hundreds of transiting exoplanets, enabling planetary science far beyond the boundaries of the Solar System. We are seeking an outstanding technical leader to join the team as the systems engineering lead engineering manager for the payload consortium consisting of teams in institutes and industries in 15 countries. You will work with the engineering teams at RAL, throughout the UK and in partner organisations around Europe to define, design, develop, build and test the payload consisting of a 1mclass space telescope, photometer and infrared spectrometer instruments and associated electronic and cryogenic systems. The successful candidate will be able play a key role in the project from the current phase B definition phase through to launch and commissioning of the spacecraft. We offer the opportunity for long term professional development in systems engineering leadership and technical programme management. As a Senior Systems Engineer your responsibilities will include engineering leadership of the distributed systems engineering team centred at RAL but with members from the major consortium partners in UK, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain Poland payloadspacecraft interface management and be the lead technical interface with ESA and the spacecraft Primes leading the requirement definition and flow down process management of detailed design activities detailed project work in planning, executing and reporting of tests, commissioning, verification, calibration activities commissioning and operation of space hardware coordination and supervision of team commissioning and operation of Ground Support Equipment possible preparation of proposals for future lines of work investigate future ideas for payload and missions with academic and industrial partners management of significant work packages andor small projects line management of junior members of staff within the systems engineering group This role offers regular contact with external stakeholder and customers such as space agencies and industrial partners, a variety of space engineering and scientific support staff and senior management at institutes around the world, as well as the opportunity to discuss projects with members of the public and the press. You will get to undertake travel to partner organisations in Europe and North America and have the opportunity to present your work at conferences and meetings. This role can be full time or part time minimum 25 hours. About you You will have an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience as well as dedicated systems engineering or engineering leadership experience on space mission or scientific instrument development projects. You will also demonstrate expertise in at least one technical domain of mechanical, thermal including cryogenic, optical or electrical system design and analysis and working knowledge of other domains experience in multiple projects throughout lifecycle experience making recommendations to collaborators and subject matter experts experience with design andor analysis software tools experience of scientific instrument testing ground, suborbital or orbital experience of working with or within consortia of institutes or industries space project experience experience in managing the spacecraftpayload interfaces. About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest science research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and technology. As part of UK Research and Innovation, STFC offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent worklife balance. This includes 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas shut down, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, an exceptional defined benefit pension scheme, and social and sporting activities and societies. How to Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role and a current CV. Applications are handled by UK Shared Business Services, to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000. The closing date for applications is Monday 16th September 2019, however early applications are encouraged as applicants will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis and may be called to interview before this date.
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Head of the Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department
2018-08-03 20:26:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Head of the Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description Head of the Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department, Directorate of Operations. Duties Under the Director of Operations direct authority and a member of the Directorates management team, the postholder is jointly responsible for implementing the Directorates overall strategy and related change process and is also responsible for ground systems engineering and innovation activities required to support mission operations and implement innovation. The incumbent defines the Departments strategy and is responsible for developing, managing and evolving competences, technologies and services related to ground systems and infrastructure as well as technology evolution. Managing the resources delegated to the Department as well as industrial contracts and legal agreements, the postholder is responsible for carrying out Department activities which include mission operations data systems ground station engineering flight dynamics navigation support and precise orbit determination setting up a multimission infrastructure coordinating ground segment standardisation managing the Directorates software licensing Technical competencies Systems engineering Experience of management of engineering team Project and technical management Leadership competencies Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Leading change Strategic vision business context Developing motivating people Behavioural competencies Communication Relationship Management Ambassadorship Planning Organisation Systems Broader Business Thinking Education Applicants should have at least a university Masters degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification. Additional requirements Experience in the management of complex systems for space missions would be an asset. As a general requirement for any position at managerial level within ESA, candidates are expected to have proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team the ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and teams within the Office and relate team objectives to the overall and evolving organisational goals and context the ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written a proven track record of representing the Agencys interests to external interfaces excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills the ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context the ability to reach solutionoriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of high standard and integrity as well as to support others team members, upper management, other stakeholders in this process. Previous experience of managing managers and multiple teams, as well as experience outside of the candidates home country and in diverse functional areas relevant to the activitties of ESA is an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problem solving and decisionmaking exercises. The closing date for applications is 07 September 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Canada and Slovenia. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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Young Graduate Trainee for Engineering Systems with Business
2018-03-21 18:22:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for Engineering Systems with Business This post is classified F1. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission Within the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, the Department EOP is responsible for defining and preparing future EO systems and architectures, including the investigation of new domains in Earth Observation, such as disruptive methods and technologies. More particularly, the Lab is charged to promote investment in industrial innovation within the EO domain, and develop partnerships with new actors entering the EO sector. These include EO constellation operators, startups, microcompanies, SMEs, major internet and IT companies. Within Lab, the Invest Section Lab I focusses on the EO commercial aspects. Among others, Lab I is managing the ESA InCubed programme. Whereas institutional and private European Space actors have so far created a flourishing Earth Observation EO sector in Earth Science, meteorology, environmental and security monitoring, EO market is currently undergoing a rapid transition, with new implementation approaches e.g. constellation of microsatellites, vertical integration of space borne with nonspace borne data, new industrial players e.g. IT companies, and new funding models e.g. PPP, venture capital. It is crucial for Europe to adapt to this rapidly evolving market and seize the opportunities it provides. InCubed aims at accompanying the European Economic Operators in this disruptive market evolution. Lab is designed as an open working environment which brings together ESA staff but also external space nonspace actors, innovators, data scientists, and investors on a permanent or temporary basis. This environment and the associated management will aim at rapidly prototyping and testing ideas. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities The Young Graduate Trainee YGT will provide generic support to the tasks to be performed by the Lab I section.This entails, as examples Supporting programme activities spanning satellite and constellation development, ground segment development and the analysis of new and improved EO products and services in a commercial context Contributing to the monitoring of trends and emerging opportunities in global markets including existing and planned EO missions Supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and helping to develop new business opportunities within EO to improve European economic operators competitiveness within related global markets Analysis of the European EO landscape and emerging commercial market within an international context Contributing to socioeconomic and market analyses to document the value and impact of European in an international context EO Preparation of presentations, fact sheets and communication material for InCubed and Lab I activities. Contributing to lab online articles and posts Support to and participation in dedicated events, workshops relevant to the Lab I domain. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline with a proven businesseconomics element. The recipient of the post will have to demonstrate hisher ability to understand business and economic concepts within the complex and innovative EO landscape promoted by European economic operators. Additional requirements Additional requirements A good knowledge of the EO landscape including the emerging Earth Observation commercial market and a keen interest in the development of EO commercial solutions and their associated business context In addition, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. This is especially true giving in the context of the fluid and innovative working environment boasted by Lab. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 4 April 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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PDGS Systems Engineering Service
2017-10-11 12:17:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Since 1979, Italian ACS has been a Software System Integrator. As a Payload Data Ground Segment specialist, ACS develops componentssubsystemsground stations for satellite data acquisition, processing and dissemination. The company is active in geospatial multisource applications development for planning and management of environmental risks infrastructures and realtime handling of large data streams. ACS offer to their customers the complete range of services from the collection of user requirements to operational activities support. Our German subsidiary ACSD provides consultancy service at EUMETSAT Darmstadt. Selected candidate will sign permanent full time contract and work at EUM premises. Besides an opportunity to work in international environment, ACS can offer competitive salary, attractive benefits package tailored to specific needs, training and career growth within ACS group, support for relocation to Darmstadt. For our activities in Germany, we are looking for a person to provide a PDGS Systems Engineering Service. TASKS Requirements engineering mainly related to the verification processes, and encompassing downward and upward traceability, allocation and apportionment, and management with respect to verification control databases and the verification process Design defining the conceptual build and configuration which results in a physical architecture, described by its complete functional, physical and software characteristics Planning, preparation and execution of integration and verification, with the final objective to demonstrate that the deliverables conform to the specified requirements. Engineering activities for ground segment phase C and D Requirements engineering in DOORS Support to the procurement of payload data acquisition processing elements Refinement of ICDs Support to the preparation and execution of the testing, integration and acceptance of procured elements Support to the installation of ground segment elements at sites, and their integration into the overall Ground Segment system Verification and validation IVV of the integrated Ground Segment Review of System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation dealing with requirements, concepts, algorithms and technical analyses of relevance for data processing, Participation in formal reviews and technical meetings at System and Ground Segment level. Service management activities distributing tasks and actions and providing directions to the key persons following up, monitoring and managing the execution of the Work Packages and reporting to EUM on a monthly basis participating in management coordination meetings with EUM REQUESTED Capable to fulfil the following roles in parallel a Payload Data Acquisition Processing Systems Engineering b Payload Data Acquisition Processing Systems IVV Engineering c Service Management have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in Experience in system engineering practices and processes, especially in the field of space systems engineering, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes Extensive experience in payload data ground segments for large and complex Earth Observation missions, including L1L2 processing software Experience in management and traceability of complex requirements structures and the management of their verification via VCDs Experience in the preparation of ground segment documentation relating to requirements engineering, design, and IVV planning and execution Experience with DOORS tool Demonstrated ability to manage a small team University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Ability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation dynamic context. Fluency in English EU national or valid work permit for Germany CV in Europass format
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ShibataFenderTeam: Safety-Critical Fender Systems, Consulting and Engineering Services
2017-07-20 11:43:00| Ship Technology
ShibataFenderTeam is a specialist in the design of safety-critical fender systems that protect people, ships and port infrastructure. We offer consulting, engineering, manufacturing, testing and after-sales service.
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