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Support to Mission Analysis and Payload Planning System MAPPS

2016-03-02 10:09:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

A Spanish leader company in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific services with more than 45 years of experience working for NASA and 35 years working for ESA seeks a candidate to Support Computer System Engineering Service Work Package SCO0929 Cross mission support service for MAPPS Overview The MAPPS Mission Analysis and Payload Planning System software is a wellestablished tool in support of the Science Operations Centres SOCs of the ESA Solar System missions. The MAPPS software provides a wide range of planning and simulation features, used in the different phases of the planning process for the scientific experiments and the consolidation and conflict resolution of the overall experiments planning. This work package is intended to provide a number of specialised services to support ESA in System and Software Engineering at ESAC for support to the Science Operations Centres SOCs of the current and future ESA missions, currently Rosetta, ExoMars 2016, SolarOrbiter, BepiColombo and JUICE. This support includes the development of planning and simulation tools and in particular of MAPPS, which in use by the MarsExpress and Rosetta missions and is currently being adapted for use by the ExoMars 2016 and Juice missions. This service is for software support to contribute to the maintenance and further evolution of the MAPPS software, as well as to provide firstline support to the SOCs mission planners and scientific users, based at ESAC Madrid. Tasks include Implementation of new MAPPS features as defined by the users of the different Solar System missions, following the priorities set by the MAPPS SRB Software Review Board. Providing the MAPPS software deliveries following the existing maintenance and release procedures. Improving these procedures where needed, also considering the long lifetime of the software. Verification and validation of the software and execution of the test procedures. Further evolution of the test software, e.g. extending the test cases to cover new features and improving the level of automation. Provide firstline user support, e.g. helping the user configuring and using any new features, analysing potential bugs and providing fixes. The service will be to the Science Operations and Engineering unit of the Science Operations Department. APPLICATIONS Interested candidates should send cv and cover letter to seleccionisdefe.es. The job code must included on the subjet

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Payload Engineer

2016-02-26 19:10:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Payload Engineer in the Quantum Project, Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ECSAT, Harwell United Kingdom. DUTIES The Payload Engineer reports to the Quantum Payload Manager and will be responsible for monitoring various performance and engineering aspects of satellite payloads. The postholders tasks will include monitoring the development, integration and testing of payload units monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of payload requirements from system level down to the lower application level working in partnership with satellite operators to ensure that the payload equipment development proceeds in a timely and pragmatic manner while maintaining the original innovative nature of the payload working with the industrial team to ensure that the design and performance of the payload meets its specified requirements, including software, subsystem and unit performance analysing predicted performance parameters of the payload and monitoring these throughout the project phases ensuring the adequacy of relevant operational requirements to control and operate the payload supporting payload and lowerlevel reviews, as well as supporting spacecraftlevel reviews and any nonconformance reviews regular reporting to the programme Payload Manager liaising, in the execution of the tasks, closely and proactively with the rest of the Quantum Project team as well as with other Project Teams within the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, together with extensive experience in the development of satellite payload RF equipment in the sphere of telecommunications. Systems and strategic thinking, results orientation, responsible risktaking and decisionmaking, and relationship management are considered important. Candidates should be able to work well in a team and communicate effectively. The successful applicant should demonstrate proven technical capabilities in payload engineering and payload system analysis and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 29 March 2016. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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.

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RF Payload Laboratory Technician

2016-02-23 10:07:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a RF Payload Laboratory Technician to support our customer in the Netherlands. RF Payload Laboratory Technician Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Laboratory Unit, you will have the following responsibilities Coordinate Calibration and Maintenance of all RF equipment in the Lab, as well as the transport of all incoming and outgoing equipment Management and recording of all new assets and annual inventory of lab assets Monitoring and control of lent out equipment to industry Support Galileo test Systems integration in the lab Operation of GNSS Payload using its associated EGSE and performing EndtoEnd Characterisation tests over temperature andor under vacuum Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience You are a qualified technician in RF, microwave and millimetre wave engineering or shall have a sufficient record of experience in microwave laboratories Are you familiar with the utilization of general RF equipment such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, power meters etc. Good working knowledge of GNSS Payloads and operation of its associated EGSE Knowledge of characterising passive and active RF hardware in scattering parameters and over time domain TRL. As a person you are dependable, reliable and be proactive in decision making and task execution Good knowledge of 1553 Bus Interface communication protocol and its operation as well as SCOS 2000 and LAB VIEW software Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from May 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job NL2986 before 14Mar16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job

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Payload Product RD manager x2

2016-02-22 10:06:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. Airbus Defence Space is looking for 2 Payload Product RD Managers to join the existing team based in Portsmouth. The roles will require the candidate to identify and manage product and payload developments and offer a vision of satellite payloads for the future. The succesful candidates will integrate a transnational team split in three different sites Toulouse , Portsmouth and Stevenage that interface with internal engineering teams but also with customers and suppliers. Heshe will be asked to chair customer or supplier discussions. Because of this the roles have a wide visibility and could provide interesting career opportunities. The roles have indirect responsibility. No direct reports but require a strong project management skills back ground with the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders. Design of advanced payload architecture for telecoms satellites. Identification of future payload products e.g. RF, digital, optical. Development follow up which includes road mapping, choice of suppliers etc. Support advanced bid teams in cost and product evaluation in line with customer and business expectations. Mandatory skills Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. Proven experience in advanced payload design incorporating RF and or Digital knowledge. Proven leadership experience with demonstrable evidence of influencing and negotiating at engineering, supplier and customer level. Proven project management experience across a complex transnational environment. Solid knowledge of systems level requirements for Advanced Payload Solid knowledge and understanding of the current and future market from a commercial and cutomer perspective for Advanced Satellite Payload Telecomms Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here

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