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Flight Dynamics Engineer Orbit Determination Service for Science Missions
2019-05-24 13:28:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary You are passionate about space flight dynamics and want to become part of the orbit determination team for current and future European scientific missions. You have a master degree in a technical discipline, enjoy scientific computer programming under Linux and are proficient in the FORTRAN andor C language. You love to work in an international team and are eager to extend your technical skills. Then you are the ideal candidate to supplement our astrodynamics team at the European Operations Control Centre. We are looking for a master degree educated space flight dynamics engineer with solid experience in FORTRAN programming under Linux to supplement our astrodynamics team at ESOC. Responsibilities Duties LEOP Launch and Early Orbit Phase support, typically on Linux workstations using FORTRAN Software development for computation of the dynamical behaviour of satellites Participation in studies to evaluate Flight Dynamics aspects Participation in system tests, simulations and operations support Work in international teams. Qualifications Experience Completed university degree in mathematics, physics, engineering or equivalent with high grades A good working knowledge of English. Essential Skills Indepth familiarity with applied mathematics, especially vector algebra, numerical integration techniques and statistics Sound knowledge of physics, especially mechanics High sense of operational responsibility The capability to study independently complex and novel topics and to rapidly prototype SW for study purposes must be proven Software development in FORTRAN 7795 under Linux Problem solving abilities
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Flight Dynamics Engineer JUICE Test and Validation for Science Missions mf Ref. No. 1970156
2019-05-16 17:30:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Terma Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer with the primary areas of responsibility being Test and Validation for Science Missions. Additionally, you may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for other missions and activities within the scope of general Flight Dynamics operations engineering. Primary activities are related to JUICE however potentially also related to EUCLID and CLUSTERII. Responsibilities The general activities are Test and Validation Execution of and support to operational tasks Validation of operational Flight Dynamics products, such as command parameter sets, reports, event predictions and acquisition data before delivery to FCT and other users Flight Dynamics Application Layer Maintenance of elements of the Flight Dynamics Application Layer Flight Dynamics System Development Specification of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Implementation of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements Installation of modifications, enhancements and additions to existing software elements on operational platforms design, coordination and implementation of tests Participation in tests Setup procedures Flight Dynamics SubSystem configuration Coordination of internal and external interfaces and actitivities across subsystems General Flight Dynamics operations engineering activities This is a fulltime position to be located at ESOCs premises in Darmstadt with the planned start date as soon as possible but not later than 1st November 2019. Approx. 400 hours per year of oncall and 1 European mission per year are foreseen. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a university degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics, you shall have following knowledge Essential skills are Skills to apply their knowledge to develop solutions to technical mathematical and dynamical problems in cooperation with customers and other experts Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions using e.g. Unix andor Linux scripting languages, Fortran 77 andor 95, C Will to take operational responsibility in multidiscipline teams Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Ability to work independently Desirable skills are Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarityexperience with Flight Dynamics operations engineering tasks Experience dealing with external interfaces Experience with OracleSolaris andor Linux, network services and protocols, and system administration The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. You shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work without supervision. 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 an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date June 11th, 2019 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
Science Operations Test Engineer
2019-01-14 13:29:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support within ESAC. Overview Good testing is essential for smooth operations hence it is an integral and important part of the Space Operations Center SOC development. The SOC System Engineer shall support the System Testing Activities and the tasks include Construct test, verification and validation plans and procedures for SOC systemssubsystems, for the SOC overall and for all interfaces to SOC. Organisation of Test Readiness Reviews TRRs Test Review Boards TRBs. Contribute to procedure writing and the implementation of those procedures. Test procedures and operate SOC testintegration systems. Test SOC systems for the daily processing. Test SOC systems for the generation of products to send to MOC. Test SOC interfaces. Coordinate Subsystem Test execution in collaboration with all parties involved. Generate test reports and requirements coverage by testing. Maintain the overall test procedures and test logbook. Gather operational constraints for software running at SOC. Assist in automation of SOC procedures nominally SOC will only be manned normal working hours. Provide general support for testing, particularly for EndtoEnd E2E and operational rehearsal campaigns. Report on activities including the gathering and presentation of test coverage summary statistics. Attending meetingsconferenceworkshops and make presentations as requested. Interact appropriately with and support the providers of all software SOC systems. Interact appropriately with the users of data products. Cooperate with other projects on testing matters e.g. promote the exchange of information with other SGS. Specific qualification requirements A University degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or in equivalent relevant fields. At least 4 years of relevant working experience. Strong experience with Test Management and System Level Testing. Strong experience with Operations and Operations Preparation within the Scientific Ground Segment. Strong experience with working with AGILE and DevOps methodologies. Working experience with Java, C, Shell, Ruby Perl, Python. Strong experience with working with ESA Standards. A high level of written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in Spanish also desirable. Excellent organisation skills for projects execution and associated documentation. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union EU, European Economic Area EEA and SWISScitizens can be employed by Aurora in Spain. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. In line with ESAs security requirements, prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and Aurora will validate your employment history. Location It is expected that the work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid Spain. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Prior to 26 February 2019, please send a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter toMr. Davide StarnoneandMs. Tracey Longden, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlandtracey.longdenaurora.nlquotingreferenceSCO00203. Please read our Recruitment Process for ESA for more details. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal to ESA by 28 February 2019, 1300 hours.
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Science Operations Software Engineer
2017-09-26 10:11:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application. Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Fixed term contract. Main responsibilities Software engineer support is required for software engineering tasks in the developmentmaintenance or enhancement the SOC systems. The main tasks include Write technical requirements for SOC and archives subsystems and provide flow down from higher level requirements Analysis of functionalities of existing SW systems and assessment of potential reusability Analysis of requirements and propagation of impacts Perform SW architectural design as needed ImplementMaintain one or more subsystemsmodules according to the requirements in the agreed language using the agreed tools Development and integration of scientific algorithms Coding scientific algorithms in specified language following detailed mathematical descriptions Integrating these algorithms into the SOC framework Testing and validating new implemented functionality unit integration tests using simulation data Optimize new code in terms of memory CPU usage Collaborate external scientists as needed Ensure timely delivery of SW releases and relative increments Deploy and configure new versions of the systemsmodules on the validation and operational systems as requested Software Configuration, integration and setting up of operating systems and layered software Support the definition of Operational SGS Procedures for procedures involving the use of SW Training and supervision of SOC operators for the Operational tasks Contribute to System verification and scientific validation Aid in the definition, conduction and analysis of largescale testing campaigns including a first assessment of the scientific quality of results Documenting results of test campaigns in the form of validation test reports Contribute to the definition of Interface Control Documents ICDs and interface definitions Provide documentation for subsystems and manage change requests via Change Control Boards. Ideal candidate The candidate should have a PhD or MSc Engineering from a recognised Institution of Secondary studies or equivalent with minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience along with the following Minimum Requirements Experience on ESA Science Ground Segment software engineering processes, such as ECSSEST40C and ECSSQST80C standards Experience in software configuration control processes and tools Experience in software development under Linux Some scientific background would be an asset Experience in a complex software development acting as the technical lead The ability to act as a system architect for such a complex software development Extensive experience with Graphical User Interface GUI programming Experience with the Qt toolkit or any comparable C based GUI toolkits Knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering Experience in modelling and simulation of spacecraft systems Knowledge of mission planning concepts and processes An understanding of the interfaces between the SOC and MOC Extensive experience with objectoriented programming Recent experience in C for a minimum of at least 4 years Optional Requirements Experience in other programming languages, such as Java, C, Python Experience in data modelling and database design. Please note that the closing date for applications is on 18102017. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 60,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you
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Climate Science Communication Engineer
2017-08-03 18:11:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of EOPSC ESA Climate Office. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The main responsibilities of the post are to expand the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications. The incumbent shall maximise the contribution of European Earth Observation science including ESAs flagship programme on climate science the Climate Change Initiative CCI to future IPCC assessments and reports, and support and inform the implementation of global policy decisions taken at COP21 in Paris, December 2015. In their capacity, the incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring effectively delivery of the Climate Change Initiatives knowledge exchange strategy as well as providing support and advice on knowledge exchange in order to encourage the use of Climate Office knowledge and results by business, public and civil society, with the final objective to influence policy and practices. The post holder reports to the Head of the ESA Climate Office of the Science, Exploitation and Climate Department. The incumbents tasks will include Establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities from the scientific, public, policy and educational sectors, analysing their needs for satellitebased observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback. Communicating the work of ESA that is relevant for climate user communities, including but not limited to research and write online articles create and plan content for social media analyse web and social media statistics. Exploring and developing innovative ways of communicating and delivering learning on EO climate topics. This includes using data visualisation, investigating classrooms and workshops to distance and online education. Organising events, workshops, conferences, in line with the goal of expanding awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications. Maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant activities of Member States and international partner organisations. Contributing to the Agencys public communications on EO. Specific qualification requirements A PhD preferably in Earth Science, or other appropriate scientific fields. Deep understanding of climate change science. Good knowledge of the international climate community and policy decisions. A track record of communication of scientific concepts with diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team. Website content management experience and website analysis skills. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Experience with basic computer software such as WordExcelPowerPoint. Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads. Particular importance will be attached to a candidates personal scientific ability and credibility amongst their peers, as well as flexibility and adaptability. The candidate should be capable of working effectively in a team with minimum supervision and have excellent communication and presentation skills. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required. The knowledge of another memberstate language is an asset. Experience with design software such as Adobe IllustratorPhotoshop. Familiarity with integrating outreach activity within an ESA member state. An interest in data visualisation. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom without obtaining a VISA work permit. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT at Harwell, UK. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class E3 Will be registered for both social security and tax in the United Kingdom. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 25 August 2017 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference EOP81. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before submitting them by 30 August 2017, 13.00 hours.
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