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Electrical AITAIV Engineer SCJ 2788

2014-03-06 13:38:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An experienced engineer is required to support the System Modelling and Functional Verification Section of the Software Systems Division at ESTEC. Objective The engineer will provide support for the AIT activities of the Aeolus project, covering all necessary phases up to the launch of the satellite. In the execution of his tasks, the AITAIV Engineer will liaise closely with other members of the project team. In performing the tasks, heshe will be further supported by experts from the Technical Directorate as required. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will be required to travel to the satellite prime contractors premises frequently and to act as onsite support where appropriate during the satellite test and launch campaigns. The tasks include Monitoring the AITAIV plans produced by the satellite prime contractor and ensuring that they are coherent and consistent with the baseline schedule via regular AIT meetings at the prime contractors premises. Identifying potential risks to the schedule and identifying workaround solutions and risk mitigations which can be implemented Participating to TRRs and PTRs as the representative of the project in coordination with the ADMAeolus Instrument and AIT, Engineering and PA Managers. Participating in NRBs and TRBs as one of the representatives of the project and ensure that there is adequate support for AIT activities and AIT reviews, both within industry and ESA Ensuring that all GSE is complete, configured and properly verified in time for AIT activities and that all SW and Automated Procedures required for SC verification are consistent with the need Reviewing AIT procedures with the support of project and DTEC technical responsibles. In particular, that the test procedures properly define the requirements to be verified by the test and that these verifications are properly traced to the test report and the VCD. Supporting the Engineering manager in Verification Control Boards Supporting the Aeolus launch campaign ensuring the launch facilities are in a state of readiness for the satellite and are inspected and verified, that transfer of all GSE is completed and that these are verified prior to satellite launch readiness preparation consistent with the need. Monitoring the completeness of all AITAIV activities up to launch in accordance with an agreed launch operations plan Qualifications Experience University degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. The candidate shall have practical experience of working in AIT Extensive experience of system level functional and performance testing Experience of at least one complete satellite test and launch campaign in an AITAIV role Essential Skills Excellent knowledge of satellite verification engineering Demonstrated knowledge of GSE operations and infrastructure Other information Note that it is expected that the time at the satellite primes premises in Airbus Stevenage as onsite support will be a minimum of 50 of hisher total allocated time, as well as 100 supporting the launch campaign onsite. The engineer is expected to act as an integrated member of the contractors AITAIV team in relevant phases, e.g. during extensive thermal test campaign in Centre Spatial de Lige CSL Belgium. Qualities An ability to work independently and to establish good working relations with ESA and industrial counterparts is essential. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 28th March 2014 Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

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Electrical Power Conditioning and Distribution Engineer, RTCTEC135

2014-02-21 10:35:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Electrical Power Conditioning and Distribution Engineer, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. Serco Nederland BV is looking for an Aerospace Engineer to provide electrical power system and conditioning technical support to ESA projects and technology development in the following activities The design, development and test of spacecraft power systems for onboard applications. Encompasses, definition of centralised power systems with overall power levels up to 25 kilowatts, their interfaces, with respect to solar arrays and batteries, the attendant power distributionprotection equipments and pyrotechnic activation functions. Detailed tasks include the overall system design necessary for the development of faulttolerant power control and distribution concepts, the detailed design of the power regulators and the identificationuse of tools and methods for ensuring dependable design and verification. The development of simulation blocks for system analysis batteries, solar cells arrays, power control and distribution units, useful for the independent evaluation of critical power and energy budgets. Support to laboratory activities concerning design and development or verification of circuits for power management and distribution solar array and battery conversion electronics, power distribution and protection electronics, power conversion for generic and specific purposes, including redundancy and protections Involvement in critical RD activities support, by simulation, worstcase analysis and laboratory testing of the overall system or of the most critical subunits Assisting to the development and validation of worstcase simulation blocks for electrical equipment analysis converters, shunt regulators, current limiters, protections, critical telemetry or telecommand functions for the independent check of the most critical equipment functionality and performances, in support to all programmes reviews where the power conditioning section is involved. The development and verification of high voltage design technologies and associated power converters, suitable for application as Electronic Power Conditioners, EPCs, for specialized spacecraft payloads such as Travelling Wave Tube Assemblies, TWTAs, and Electric Propulsion Concepts. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a PhD or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics. You require a good electrical power processing background, together with experience of digital and analogue electronics, and control theory. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Engineer, good team work and communication skills. Essential skills Experience in the development of computer models, especially with SPICEbased simulators. Knowledge and the experience, of High Voltage power conditioning for space applications Familiarity with simulation software for analogue systems, Mathlab, Simulink or similar, and circuit analysis tools such as PSPICE or Microcap Specific experience in the domain of power conditioning electronics together, with hands on knowledge of the circuit design Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date or to close vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post, please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid50039 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to the Dutch recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Electrical Power Conditioning and Distribution Engineer Reference RTCTEC135 Application closing date 16th March 2014 Start date 1st Mat 2014 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope

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