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Harris Corp. to deliver Falcon III wideband radio systems to Middle East nation
2015-03-13 19:08:38| Telecom - Topix.net
Melbourne-based Harris Corp. has received a $47 million order for wideband radio systems from a nation in the Middle East as part of its tactical communications modernization program. The Harris systems will be used to support a command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance network used by military and security forces.
Senior Engineer, Ground Systems
2015-03-13 18:02:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Engineer, Ground Systems Ref SES0549 Region North America Location USA Princeton, NJ Company SES Category Ground Terrestrial Engineering Position Staff Published 20150227 Context The mission of SES is to connect people around the world without boundaries and limitations. As the worlds leading satellite operator, we have a comprehensive view on market trends and understand the specific needs of our customers around the globe. At SES we employ dynamic people who have the passion to connect the worlds population. We offer an open atmosphere where cultural and regional diversity are valued as unique business assets. Our employees are performance driven and committed to the growth of the company. We are looking for enthusiastic team players who are experts in their field and aim to deliver results by thinking out of the box. If you are searching for global challenging work opportunities and are keen to grow your career find this opportunity at SES. The incumbent in this role is responsible for the detailed engineering and field implementation of groundbased RFantenna systems and stations at SES. The mission focuses on the successful completion of projects with effective and efficient leadership and ownership of the full project life cycle. Key activities include active support on RFrelated aspects to Spacecraft Engineering, Spacecraft Operations, Ground Operations, Global Access Services and Sales Engineering. Responsibilities Deliver products, services, systems to customers within budget, specification and on time Either support or be responsible for Design, specify and implement groundbased Satellite Communication Systems RF systems including the tracking antennas for Telemetry, Tracking and Control TTC andor Payload Baseband and control room systems Satellite ranging systems Design, specify and implement fixed, transportable or mobile uplink or receiveonly stations Design subsystems and implement earth station equipment including antennas, HPAs, switch matrix, updownconverters, modulators and interfacility equipment Design, specify and manage the integration of measurement, communications and monitoring control systems including MC Systems Perform transmission analysis, in particular link budget calculations, and studies in support of business development, customer services and TTC Conceptual design of innovative satellite networks andor network elements and development of associated specifications for nextgeneration High Throughput Satellites Preparation of commercial documentation such as system requirements specifications, statement of works, technical system specifications, costtechnical proposals and contractual documents in coordination with other internal and external parties Collect internalexternal customer requirements, perform system design, setup budgets, handle procurements, manage installations and the operational handover of ground segment and communications systems Support Spacecraft Engineering and Spacecraft Operations during prelaunch activities at satellite manufacturer and during BeginOfLife InOrbitTesting phases Followup of delivered systems during lifetime operations and support Ground Operations teams at SESowned Teleports and at 3rd Party Teleports both in the US and worldwide as 3rd level escalation technical support Administer FCC compliance for SES facility licensing and antenna technical compliance Execute other telecommunicationsrelated projects Manage and build up successful technical customer and partner relationships Awareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardization, licensing and regulatory aspects Travel as required across US worldwide to meet customers, partners and manage field implementation projects Provide multiple engineering and operations services to SES companies and partners Experience Qualifications Degreed in engineering with emphasis in RF, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent Have min. 8 years of applicable professional experiences in RF engineering and implementing of telecommunications systems in the satellite domain Advanced understanding of satellite and terrestrial system design, satellite link analysis, modulation standards Operational knowledge of ground stations, carrier monitoring, geolocalization, InOrbitTesting Basic IP Routing Switching experience Cisco CCNA Routing Switching certification desirable DVB knowledge highly desirable Fluent in English Computer literacy AutoCAD, Matlab, MS Office, MS Project Proven projectbudget and time management experience Ability to integrate into andor lead crossfunctional andor virtual project teams Strong communication skills, analytical abilities, innovative spirit, business mind, coordination and priority setting abilities, problem assessment and solving, autonomy and team work, flexibility and mobility Proactive approach towards potential andor current customers Conflict management skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary setup Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as teamspirit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Deliver products, services, systems to internal as well as to external customers within budget, specification and on time Provide effective communication workflow of information Successful customer and partner relationships The incumbent will be required to access radio frequency roomsareas US citizen or permanent resident 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 Manager, Ground Infrastructure, Ground Systems Engineering US Apply for this Job online
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EngineerSr. Engineer, Software Systems
2015-03-13 18:02:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EngineerSr. Engineer, Software Systems Ref SES0496 Region North America Location USA Princeton, NJ Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20141113 Context A member of the Software Engineering staff is responsible for specification, design, development, testing and support of software applications andor computer hardware used for realtime spacecraft control and management as well as offline tools to support engineering analysis. The position may also include system procurement, project management and oncall remote support roles. Responsibilities Develop and maintain manual test cases, test automation scripts and test tools for system level regression and load testing. Manage, track, and process trouble tickets and change requests for multiple applications and services created by development team. Propose and develop enhancements and requirements for existing and new applications. Design and write software that addresses complex requirements, perform associated software unit testing and software integration. Configure, deploy, and maintain workstations and servers at each of the geographically diverse operation centers. Communicate progress and problems to management, estimate and lead project work schedules while anticipating and avoiding problems. Experience Qualifications Candidates with experience in the following areas are being sought. Experienced and junior candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology Programming languages C, Java frameworks EJB, JPA, JMS, Python Skills in SQL, MySQL, Eclipse IDERCP UNIX, LINUX, Windows, system administrators Proficiency in structured software design and programming philosophies Experience in utilities programming, debuggers and debugging techniques Knowledge and use of Version Control Systems Experience with TCPIP protocols and messaging applications Network experience in the areas of topologies and protocols along with firewall administration. Knowledge of UML 2.0 and the most usual Design Patterns and Antipatterns Distributed frameworks such asCORBA, ActiveMQ, OpenDDS. Other Desired Qualifications Focus on collaboration and teamwork with a demonstrated mindset of helping others to succeed. Committed to project results and deadlines. Proven analytical skills, innovative, methodic, with ability to prioritize, good selforganization. Willingness to meet the needs of 24x7 environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Fluent in English any other language being an asset and eager to integrate into an international environment Domestic and international travel required Experience with spacecraft control systems and spacecraft platformsbuses Permanent residency and Green Card required 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 VP, Software Engineering Apply for this Job online
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Malvern Instruments-Molecular Weight Measurement Systems
2015-03-13 17:14:00| Food Processing Technology
Malvern provides materials characterisation and measurement systems for the food processing industry.
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NASA detects subsurface ocean on solar systems largest moon
2015-03-13 15:06:28| Extremetech
NASA announced today that it's detected subsurface oceans on Ganymede, the solar system's largest moons, while earlier announcements point to hydrothermal vents on Enceladus, the small moon of Saturn.
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