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Payload Manager

2015-06-25 16:04:46| 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 Manager 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 Manager reports to the Quantum Project Manager and is responsible for monitoring the performance and engineering aspects of the Quantum satellite payload. The Payload Managers tasks will include working in partnership with satellite operators and European industry to monitor payload design, development, manufacturing and test coordinating closely with the industrial teams to ensure that the design and performance of payloads meet their specified requirements, including in terms of software, subsystem and unit performance coordinating support of ESA experts from the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department and the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management coordinating with Product Assurance and Platform Managers to ensure that the system and quality aspects of the satellite payloads and their interfaces are accounted for interfacing with prime contractors to ensure timely, cohesive and complete procurement, manufacturing and verification of the payload monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of requirements from system level down to the lower application level ensuring adequate operational requirements and performance of the payloads monitoring the evolution of payload subsystem budgets to ensure the early identification of potential problems identifying potential risks associated with payload development and proposing appropriate risk mitigation measures coordinating payload and lowerlevel reviews as well as supporting spacecraftlevel reviews reporting regularly to the Project Manager. In the execution of the tasks, the Payload Manager will liaise closely and proactively with the rest of the 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 telecommunications domain. Systems and strategic thinking, leading and motivating others, responsible risktaking and decisionmaking, and relationship management are considered important skills. Candidates should be able to work well in a team and communicate effectively. Applicants should demonstrate proven technical capabilities in payload engineering and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically. 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 23 July 2015. 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, Poland, 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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Head of Payload AIT Test and Validation

2015-06-23 21:04:26| 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. A vacancy for a Head of Payload AIT Test and Validation has arisen with Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and managing the Test and Validation strategy to perform Assembly, Integration and Test of Satellite Payload and Instruments within the Payload AIT group, including process development and industrial capacity. As a member of the departments first line, you will be instrumental in driving change throughout the AIT ensuring process ownership with a focus on innovation and improvements to reliably deliver results by executing on time, cost and quality. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include People Develop a culture of team work, resilience and high performance to maximise employee engagement and performance. Implementation of an industrialised culture based on a processdriven organisation and on lean principles within Payload Test and Validation teams Drive and develop team members to raise technical and operational competencies within the Test and Validation process area Put in place relevant process structure to maintain knowledge management and succession planning to ensure long term ability to provide solutions and test strategy for the business. Sustain the recruitment and development of junior team members by continuing the departments commitment towards the Airbus DS apprenticeship team Champion empowerment of all staff by providing technical training and ensuring guidance on projects Support underperforming individuals and address competencies and performance issues Support the Head of AIT in promoting AIT internally and externally to the business units and in showcasing best practice and operational performance Lead internal mobility between the Test and Validation teams to encourage skills crossfertilisation individuals development and eradication of single point failures Drive AIT Test Engineering as the technical authority within the business regarding Payload Test and Validation processes Develop RF test experts test system experts and technical specialists, defining the long term strategy for test processes and test products for the Satellite BDs Develop and promote a working together mindset between all AIT teams Responsible for operational health and safety Process As a Key Process Owner with in the Telecoms department for Prepare and Deliver Test formerly Payload Validation and Payload AIT Test KP06 and KPO8. Responsible for creating a value added regime of KPI for payload test to drive performance, reduce cost, improve quality and on time delivery. Support Project Customisation phase and AIT Test Customisation phase from project kick off to the formalisation of the IFBD of the test plan and of the payload test requirements specification Responsible for AIT Test and Validation preparation, including The definition and procurement of the Test BoM The resolution of operational access issues DMU sessions with the DO The architecture, design, development and delivery of all EGSE components The preparation of test operations, including the ownership of the AIT schedule for all Test operations and the preparation of all work instructions for the clean room This part of the role requires close coordination with all KIDs owner and the timely management of engineering inputs to Test and Validation Support the bid process for all test and validation aspects, including Ownership of all Test and Validation work packages in the cost reference Definition of the Test and Validation cost drivers in the cost model Support of the bids team within AIT and within the BDs for all business prospects, from ROM to RFI RFP and BAFO Accountable for process quality whilst ensuring the AIT 2nd Closure process is systematically implemented thereby ensuring process reliability and performance Accountable for Test Process optimisation definition, documentation, rework, continuous improvement including support throughout operational phase, during process training for increased productivity, maximised efficiency, product quality and on time delivery. Delivery Responsible for Lean Operations and Quality execution of all Test and Validation activities in line with business processes to satisfy customer expectations and needs Accountable for the overall test integration and test sequence and successful operational execution in support of ProjectProgramme milestones Responsible for the Test components of the AIT Generic Schedule Owner of the Test and Validation cost reference Customer and Management reporting at business and operational reviews within the operations organisation and also within the BDs organisation Investment planning and management of all capital expenditure for Test in support of business Operational PlanForecast Definition and implementation of the EGSE roadmap Drive improvement and innovation in line with business objectives reduction of nonquality, increased competitiveness Implementation of systematic Lessons Learned on operational Projects with the AIT project management team and with the BD Drive standardisation of processes across the AIT Engineering team as well as assisting with crosssite harmonisationsynergy Management of the Test and Validation forward load prediction manage recruitment to maintain core skills internally but in the same time bring sufficient agility to the process to be able to address peaks and troughs without degradation of operations quality Accountable for the management of AIT test and validation work packages with respect to Quality, Cost and Delivery and operational performance including KPIs We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience An experienced managerleader with experience in an engineering operations environment relevant to spacecraft engineering RF and test engineering operations disciplines A strong history of leadership, driving change and improvement within a team environment Experience of Lean implementationculture Proven track record of team management and development in both a technical and blue collar team environment Successfully led a teams through change and expanding environment Candidates must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership and team building experience. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. A background in RF engineering RF test andor in aerospace manufacturingengineering environment preferably within the space sector. A good understanding of telecom payload architecture and test Some understanding of spacecraft payload build and test philosophies Knowledge of AIT working methods and processes Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. 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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Instrument Systems Analyst Payload

2015-06-08 17:04:50| 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. A vacancy for an Instrument Systems Analyst Payload has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS The succesful candidate will be working with members of their own team and with other departments, with some delegation and supervision possible. He she will be presenting and substantiating the solutions and results of their work performed to peers and managers, influence other employees in their own department and other functional areas about their proposed solutions, while participating in tradeoffs and development of an overall balanced system design. He she will partitionate and delegate work to other engineers and other departments and managing those tasks. The individual will be part of a matrix organisation with internal project and functional interfaces to the microwave instrument project teams within the business unit the Engineering Manager, the Design Authority Systems Manager to the support functions to the project team outside the business unit AIT, MDO, parts, quality to the Instrument and Payload Systems Engineering functional organisation to the Head of Department and Head of Group to the Instrument and Payload Future Business organisation both at business unit level and transnationally. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Interact with customers suppliers to agree specifications, monitor progress and answer technical queries. Technical presentations and discussions with customers and suppliers at project review meetings or other events. Other customer and supplier interaction as required by particular project needs including presentation at conferences. The individual will typically need to provide support to following external project technical interfaces to ESA, Eumetsat, UKSA or other national agencies as customer organisations to satellite prime contractors as the immediate spacecraftlevel customer interface to core team partner and subcontractor organisations to microwave instrument technology suppliers and partner organisations. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Responsible for the analysis, design, development and test of Instrument and Payload systems, hardwaresoftware and components with emphasis on digital signal processing algorithms and embedded code. Responsible for derivation of Instrument and Payload requirements from top level mission, system or payload specifications. Creation of innovative architecture and analytical solutions for various Instrument and Payload applications. Responsible for development and maintenance of Instrument and Payload performance models for both active synthetic aperture radars radar altimeters scatterometers and passive microwave instruments radiometers sounders. Establishing performance analysis to enable understanding and interpretation of overall system requirements and translation to Instrument and Payload performance parameters. Managing Instrument and Payload electrical systems designdevelopmentverification tasks or work packages through to completion within the designated performance, schedule and cost requirements. Derivation of key performance parameters and apportionment for specification on procured equipment and subassemblies with appropriate margins. Prepare engineering documents, requirement specifications, perform analyses, generate verification and design justification files. Support to Instrument and Payload integration, test and verification in respect of electrical systems aspects. Provide support to analysis of instrument test data. Preparation and delivery of technical presentations to customers. Responsibility for work packages, delegating to and supporting other members of the department as necessary and controlling cost and schedule to deliver the required outputs. Subcontractor technical management where products are being procured from external suppliers, including review of technical proposals and other technical documentation, participation in technical negotiations, attending progress meetings and design reviews at the suppliers and at the customers premises, ensuring delivery of products which meet the requirements. Support to technical proposal preparation. Support to peer reviews of studies, projects and proposals. Mandatory skills Degree or MSc in Physics, Electronics or related Engineering discipline. Proven capability in systems signals analysis and DSP design with a successful product portfolio. Solid understanding of fundamental signal theory and analysis methods, including communications theory and optimum encoding schemes, and the ability to apply this from first principles in practical applications to create innovative solutions to problems. Experienced and proficient in the use of MATLAB, including the Signal Processing toolbox. Proven ability to partition and allocate requirements with adequate margins, and to set performance levels and verification requirements for lower levels. Proven ability to analyse customer requirements and develop innovative feasible solutions by proposing architectures and performing tradeoffs. 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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