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Space Flight Dynamics Engineer MW
2015-02-03 19:06:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. You will be part of the ESOC Flight Dynamics team as technical expert providing consultancy service within the ESOC Flight Dynamics division. As part of your duties, you might be involved in the design, development and validation of flight dynamics tools and systems and you may also support operations. The scope of the mission managed by ESOC is wide from earth observation to interplanetary missions. We offer five positions in Prelaunch Development and Operational Support. TASKS Flight dynamics software operations support for flying spacecraft Flight dynamics operations procedures creation and maintenance Support to the mission team concerning flight dynamics aspects Preparation of flight dynamics operations systems for future missions Flight dynamics algorithms study and prototyping, software requirements specification, design implementation and testing Test and validationof flight dynamics software Science Mission Trajectory Optimisation Maintenance of flight dynamics software Orbit Determination ACS Command Generation ACS Calibration Problem investigation, reporting, tracking, correction and fix validation This is a consultancy position for ESAESOC. The location of work is primarily in DarmstadtGermany PROFILE The successful candidate shall have a university degree in mathematics, physics or relevant engineering discipline, with a specialization that includes orbital mechanics or dynamics and control. A first proven experience in the field of flight dynamics is required, preferably gained during the development and operation of space systems. Reliability, organisational and teamwork skills, and an ability to put forward some proposals are requested as personal qualities. Knowledge of flight dynamics functions, including attitude andor orbital dynamics or classical mechanics Knowledge of applied mathematics FORTRAN andor CC as well as Matlab Software engineering process, including requirements specification, implementation, validation, operations and maintenance Software verification, validation and acceptance testing, including the preparation and execution of test procedures Understanding of satellite operations systems and concepts. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills together with the ability to effectively cooperate within the team and with internal customers. The working language for the position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have a basic knowledge of the other, together with good communication skills. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Closing date 10 March 2015
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Big Data company proposes servers in space, we have no idea why
2015-02-03 18:15:21| Extremetech
The Big Data analytics company ConnectX has proposed building space-based Big Data satellites to handle heavy processing in orbit, but it's not clear that this makes any kind of financial sense.
Space Applications Engineer
2015-02-03 10:06:24| 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 Space Applications Engineer to support our customer in the United Kingdom. Space Applications Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the ESAs Integrated Applications programme team, you will have the following responsibilities Investigation and consolidation of usermarket needs and translation into user service requirement documents Preparation of relevant documents e.g. ITTs, calls for ideas proposals Definition of the application architecture, including interfaces and interoperability between different space and nonspace systems Organisation of user and industry workshops Preparation of TIA Directorate project and strategy related presentations, slideshows, videos and brochures Monitoring of scientific and commercial developments in the fields of Development, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Health, Transport land, sea and air, Security and Environment Initiation of activities and studies related to the areas of responsibility and implementation and management of feasibility studies Provision of technical support in the areas of responsibility, and coordination of support provided by other ESA Directorates Liaison with user and stakeholder communities in the areas of responsibility. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent qualification in Telecommunications or Remote Sensing or Navigation Several years experience in earth observation, satnav or remote sensing with a solid understanding of operational aspects of space based applications and services Good analytical, strategic and formulating skills as well as the ability to work within an international environment Knowledge of web design, graphical software and digital video generation would be an asset Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Harwell. We welcome applicants from the European Union who are available from March 2015 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 Micheline Blisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job UK2508 before 20Feb15. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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Voltas to diversify into consumer goods space
2015-02-03 02:57:49| Steel - Topix.net
Sensing the changing pattern of consumer spending in the discretionary space, Voltas, a Tata Group company, is planning to re-enter some of the brands in the consumer durable space, a move aimed at cutting its dependence on its traditional air-condition and water cooler businesses in the white goods space. Tata Strategic Management Group as well as Voltas are currently working on segments the Tata Group outfit can enter, and in some cases, re-enter since the 90s, said Pradeep Bakshi, president and chief operating officer, unitary air-conditioner division of the company.
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Portland startups play musical chairs, making space for one another as they grow
2015-02-02 20:26:53| PortlandOnline
Mike Rogoway in The Oregonian, February 1, 2015
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