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Daybreak Technologies Develops UV, EB Soft Feel Coatings

2017-11-13 15:33:00| Coatings World Breaking News

Advanced Mission Concepts and Technologies Manager mf

2017-11-09 12:11:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Advanced Mission Concepts and Technologies Manager mf Ref. No. 1715490 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense 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, ESA in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Advanced Mission Concepts and Technologies Manager. Your area of responsibilities will be related to facilitating the introduction of innovative operations concepts and associated functions and performance with enabling new technologies. The main objective is to identify, prototype and validate solutions and applications based on suitable advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics and getting ready for future ESA missions with efficient and effective technologies for operations. You shall address challenging requirements derived from the input of flight and ground control engineers current ongoing missions improvement requests, lessons learnt prephase A and phase A activities future missions and long term visions You shall make use of current ESOC controlled space missions as a noninvasive testbed for preoperational validation. Software applications apps, tools and associated services may be derived, implemented and maintained from successful prototypes. The current strategic roadmap follows two major threads Data Analytics, Advanced Planning Scheduling, With the common goals of Enabling increased level of operations autonomy, Reducing operations costs, Increasing space mission operations return products or services, Mitigating operations risks, Validating new operations workflows. The innovation process covers typically spacecraft and ground control operational tasks such as planning and scheduling, monitoring, healthcare and diagnosis, resources management, spacecraft dynamic behaviour modelling, spacecraft safety management, remote alarming, operations automation and autonomy. Studies, carried out as external or internal projects, address the innovation and modernization of operational tasks. Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken are New Software Technology research work on new software technology, including the following tasks Elicitation and analysis of needs and requirements from current missions and future missions, Identification and analysis of innovative evolutionary and disruptive technologies, Uptodate upkeep of knowledge of technologies, Maintenance of a technology roadmap related to long term evolution of space missions concepts and associated operations concepts mainly but not limited to the artificial intelligence and data analytics technology branches, Spinin of interesting innovative technology, Internal Studies and Prototyping iterative development and validation of early prototypes for evaluation, using, as benchmark, realistic or real use cases. The activities will include but are not limited to design and development of innovative algorithms, models, languages, methods and techniques and shall be performed interacting when appropriate with user case providers for both requirement elicitation and prototype assessment and evaluation. Examples of recently implemented innovative technology include APSI RD4, Novelty Detection RD3, Dr.MUST RD3, webMUST RD8, Reporting RD9. Tools Development and Maintenance development and maintenance of advanced operational tools along an Agile approach. Results from studies or from requirements elicitated from potential customers may induce the process of developing tools embedding innovative technology for serving specific operations processes. Current examples include recent MUST RD7 clients, for several space missions, WebMUST RD8 project, and TECO RD6 project. Software tool development, at least, according to the tailoring type 4 of the ECSS Software Engineering Standards documented in AD4 and the sections configuration management working practice. Prototype incremental development to address requirements for specific projects, with SCRUM methodology principles RD5 and active interaction with the customer. In case of tools development AD1 and AD2 may become applicable. Maintenance activities to customers, available within the normal office hour time. On exceptional basis, e.g. requested services for LEOP, maintenance will be required outside normal working hours. Supporting the evolution of external studies e.g. GSP, TRP, GSTP studies along the entire study lifecycle as well as during the study preparation and after completion of the external study, including the following technical tasks Identification of new study subject and study feasibility assessment, Requirements elicitation and assessment, Assessing technical progress of the study e.g., participating to study reviews and progress meetings, acceptance testing validation, Prototype upgrade maintenance, Customer user services Dissemination Knowledge Retention The dissemination of achieved results in research and technology as well as in tools and applications and their operational use shall be performed through different channels and means. They include, but are not limited to, participation in target conferences, workshops, interviews and invited talks. Support to ESA Technology Transfer Office and to other entities in ESA involved with collaboration and technology transfer between space and nonspace entities. Also, production of papers, technical reports, web articles, video clips. This is a fulltime position as a Terma employee for placement at ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany, starting on 1st January 2018. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a university degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline, or other suitable qualification. Essential Skills are Proven knowledge of OPSOSA systems MUST, DrMUST,WebMUST, MUSE, Novelty Detection, APSI, TECO Proven experience with Artificial intelligence and Data Analytics Excellent knowledge of the Java language, Python, JavaScript Proven experience in web and mobile applications development Proven experience of development of AI Planning and Scheduling applications Experience with Databases and Data warehousing Proven knowledge and requirements elicitation vis vis ESOCs operations engineers Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The following experience would be an additional asset Familiarity in Spacecraft System Engineering Experience in Knowledge Engineering Experience in Agile software development methodology Familiarity with the ESOC working environment Familiarity with Robotics, Autonomy and Automation. You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. As necessary you will be located offsite with access to ESOC technical facilities. 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 Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email recruitment.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date December 6th, 2017 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.

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Fonterra to join Columbia River Technologies JV as equal shareholder

2017-11-07 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

Fonterra Co-operative Group is set to join the whey protein concentrate and lactose manufacturer Columbia River Technologies joint venture (JV) as an equal shareholder.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies

2017-11-02 18:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship 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 Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. 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. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. 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 as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, 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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UK Government to fund new airport screening technologies

2017-10-23 01:00:00| Airport Technology

The UK Government has announced plans to provide a 3m grant to support research that will help develop new airport screening technologies.

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