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How will spacecraft navigate between the stars? Intergalactic pulsar-based GPS

2013-05-24 15:03:11| Extremetech

At the next nebula, take a right. Here's a good one for you: When we eventually launch a spacecraft that's capable of exploring the Milky Way, how will we navigate between the stars? According to some German researchers at the Max Planck Institute, we'll use intergalactic pulsar-based GPS.

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Galileo

2013-05-20 13:37:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Toulouse France, New Delhi India and Malaysia We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Spacecraft Operations Engineer Responsibilities Duties Tasks General Analysis of requirements and definition of improvements for the system. Operational Flight Procedures FOP and Databases Development and Verification . Support preparation and execution of the Validation and Testing campaigns. Responsible for routine satellite operations. Support Special Operations and Launch campaigns. Support to operation engineering activities meetings, documentation, Qualifications Scientific profile Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification Required knowledge . Experience in mission preparation and control systems based on SCOS and MOIS Knowledge of spacecraft operations related ECSS and CCSDS standards Knowledge of satellite subsystems Secure Data Handling DHS, Payload, Attitude Orbit and Control, Electrical and Power Systems, Telemetry and Telecommand Systems. Good communication skills and team player. Fluency in English is mandatory. Experience in satellite control centers and operations. Security clearance of qualified to be cleared WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com

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Controller, Spacecraft Operations

2013-04-19 15:37:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Controller, Spacecraft Operations Gibraltar Ref SES0295 Region Europe Location Gibraltar Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Context SES is looking for a talented technicianengineer male or female to control the expanded satellite fleet operated from our control center in Gibraltar. You will receive intensive training in Gibraltar and overseas in order to be accredited to work as a Satellite Controller for all the satellite types flown by SES Gibraltar. Responsibilities To be part of a team which safeguards the health of the SES satellites on a 247 basis To monitor, analyze and report on satellite telemetry data To command satellites for all required operations including station keeping manoeuvres and eclipses To provide support to and cooperate with other teams for the day to day operations of the satellites. Experience Qualifications A technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications is preferred Previous working experience in this field or similar would be an asset Software skills are considered as an advantage Excellent spoken and written English language is essential any other language being an asset Good analytical skills Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work on shift without direct supervision Errorfree performance in high stress situations Excellent selfmotivational qualities, good communication skills and being a teamplayer. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Spacecraft Operations Apply for this Job online

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NASA's Kepler spacecraft to reveal it discovered aliens?

2013-04-18 05:32:34| CNET News.com

The space agency is announcing new sightings found by the Kepler spacecraft mission. [Read more]    

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Spacecraft Simulations Officer Deputy mf

2013-04-15 13:37:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission Our customer, ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, requires Simulations Officers to prepare and execute spacecraft operations simulations campaigns for launch preparations, as part of the training program for spacecraft flight control teams. A deputy Simulations Officer is sought to support the launch preparations for the SWARM mission, a complex mission involving 3 spacecraft designed to measure the Earths magnetic signals. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Simulations Officer Deputy to be located at the customer site at ESOC in Darmstadt. The Simulations Officers is responsible for developing the training concept and the associated Simulation Plan to train the Mission Control Team, in order to prepare them for the launch or other critical phases of a mission. Typical tasks responsibilities Planning and developing failure cases of increasing difficulty to be introduced into the simulations, in order to train the Mission Control Team in nonnominal operations and the correct application of mission rules Operational training of other staff, including Ground Operations Managers and operators, and with general training and simulation activities at ESOC Support of the Prime Simulations Officer in delivering training to the Mission Control Team Simulator breakpoint preparation Testing of contingencies Writing briefing and debriefing messages Running simulations. For this position the candidate will be initially allocated as Deputy Simulations Officer for the SWARM mission, and later moving on to cover other simulations campaigns, for example as a prime simulation officer on Galileo or Sentinels. The start date for this position is as soon as possible. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in aerospace, electronics or physics or other suitable qualification together with some professional experience in spacecraft andor operational applications. Essential skills are Good spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level Experience in working in an operational environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Be fluent in English, both in speech and writing Selfstarter, able to work independently with little or no supervision Proactive and confident personality with good persuasive skills Teamplayer, able to interface with technical and management personnel Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several tasks in parallel Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript. Desirable skills are Security Clearance in view of later projects Experience in operational training Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of operations Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns Experience in instructional design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects. Terma offers 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. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId347joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date April 25th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.

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