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Optical Communication Payload Operations, Guidance and Navigation Engineer mf
2015-10-12 12:04:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Optical Communication Payload Operations, Guidance and Navigation Engineer mf Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Operations Centre ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. This position, generally referred to as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE, is responsible for the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT during the operational phases, including special operations, and will also participate in test campaigns. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer in the Sentinels Optical Communication Payloads and in the Guidance and Navigation areas, during Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator and of the Mission Control System MCS including the OnBoard Software Maintenance OBSM and Mission Planning System. Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP primarily on Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS and Optical Communication Payload OCP, but also for other subsystems. Support to test and operate the Network Data Interface Unit NDIU. Support for Flight Operations System FOS procurement, integration and tests. Review of satellite documents. Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP support responsible for AOCS. Commissioning support responsible for AOCS and OCP. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have as a minimum a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and minimum 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering activities. The following qualifications and experience are required Demonstrates knowledge and experience in Satellite Flight Operations, including FDIR, in particular in the areas of optical communication payloads operations laser links, Sentinels OCP and guidance and navigation AOCS, Ground Navigation and control are required. Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard. Experience in working in an operational environment. Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. Experience with anomaly investigations. Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special Operations LEOP, deorbiting campaign and routine operations. The ability to work independently with little supervision. Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel. Capable to coordinate and Interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat, and management of SW life cycle. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000. Familiarity with Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels. Familiarity with Telemetry and Telecommand TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible. Familiarity with multisatellite missions. Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. Satellite Validation Test. Experience in cooperation with Flight Dynamics teams. The following experience is desirable Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar Electronical Ground Segment Equipment EGSE. Familiarity with Mission Utility Support Tools MUST system used at ESOC. Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS. The position is located on site at ESOC and will involve short European travels. Conditions Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for applications is the 23rd of October, 2015. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02721.54.84 32 02721.54.84
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Optical Systems Engineer
2015-09-30 10:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our customers we are currently recruiting an Optical Systems Engineer for their location in the London area, UK. The organization is the worlds leading small satellite company, delivering operational space missions for a range of applications including Earth observation, science, and communications. The company designs, manufactures and operates high performance satellites and ground systems. Tasks and Responsibilities Development of spaceborne optical systems within a multidisciplinary team performing optical instrument system design, being the technical point of contact for the relevant optical systems. Design and development of optical systems from concept through to manufacture, system integration and verification. Management of new optical solutions including the programmatic and technical aspects of work packages relevant to area of expertise. Define and own technical requirements specifications for optical payload systems, including trade analysis of these requirements working closely with the spacecraft system engineer to identify derived requirements. Development planning, budget and schedule management Ownership of risk registers and appropriate mitigation as agreed with the project manager. The ability to pragmatically review and critique optical systems for application in space, balancing technical requirements with programmatic and budget constraints. Support to and ownership of, but not limited to Optical system architecture definition Optical design Performance evaluation and testing Subsystem and component specification definition Subsystem and component manufacture oversight Optical system alignment and testing Experience and Education BSc in Optics, Physics or engineering ideally with 3 years of related practical optical or spacecraft experience. Comprehensive knowledge of Optical Engineering, applied to space applications, coupled with a working knowledge of other engineering disciplines e.g. electronics, electrooptical device physics and optomechanics. Knowledge and experience of other spacecraft systems would be an advantage. The candidate should have basic optomechanical knowledge to aid in optical system development. Knowledge in materials and component selection, in the space domain. End to end Optical Engineering knowledge and experience including o Requirements Engineering and Trade offs o Electrooptomechanical Design and Analysis o Integration of Optical Systems preferably including Space Systems o Validation and Verification, including testing Design software knowledge, such as stray light analysis software e.g. FRED, SolidWorks, Ansys, matlab. Optical design experience with proficiency in Zemax is desirable. Knowledge of spacecraft systems design would be an advantage including materials Good MS Office Skills Knowledge of Quality Management mechanisms About ATG Europe ATG Europe prides itself in employing Europes brightest minds, and for the last 30 years we have been a key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD and Engineering environments throughout Europe. Our headquarters is located in the heart of the European space industry on the Noordwijk Space Business Park, in close proximity of ESAESTEC. We have subsidiaries on the Bremen Technology Park in Germany and on the Harwell Space Campus in the UK. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Submit your application directly to our recruitment consultant on harald.vanklaverenatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format.
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EPSSG Science Engineer optical imaging test data
2015-09-24 14:05:18| 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. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems. Scientific onsite consultancy support is sought to contribute to the development of product processing facilities of the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG ground segment. The engineer will provide support in the area of optical imaging for prototyping activities and support to the generation of product generation specifications, calibration validation plans, test data and performance budgets. The engineers expertise includes optical imaging and strong programming skills. The initial support duration covers two years, starting in January 2016 two options covering one year each are foreseen. PROFILE Scientific consultancy will be sought in the areas of optical imaging to support the development work for the optical imagers METimage visibleinfrared multispectral, mediumresolution imager and 3MI Multiviewing, Multichannel, Multipolarisation imager. The engineer shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. The engineer shall have the following experience and background University degree in remote sensing, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or equivalent At least three years of experience in the field of remote sensing in one or more of the areas listed above, including involvement in processing of satellite data up to level 1 calibrated geolocated radiances andor level 2 geophysical parameters Very good skills in a highlevel, compiled programming language, such as Fortran, CC, Java Fluency in commandline use on LinuxUnix platforms Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents Familiarity with Microsoft Office Good interpersonal skills in support of team work The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in understanding and specifying requirements Experience with the specification, development and validation of satellite data processing chains Experience with calibration and product validation methods Knowledge in radiative transfer. Fluency in English is mandatory this is the working language at EUMETSAT, and the engineers must be able to work effectively in this language. TASKS The activities for this consultancy will include scientific aspects related to the development of the product processing functions of the optical imaging missions in the EPSSG ground segment. The engineer will work in a matrix structure providing crossdivisional support and be hosted in the Remote Sensing and Products Division of the Technical and Science Support Department. The engineer will work at EUMETSAT Headquarters, located in Darmstadt, Germany. The tasks and responsibilities will include Preparation of product generation specifications for the product processing facilities Prototyping of product generation functions Generation of product contents specifications Preparation of test data Preparation of initial calibrationvalidation plans Contribution to the generation of performance budgets Assessment of results from external studies Contribution to the initiation of scientific support studies System meetings and activities of instrument functional chain teams IFCT1 Participation in ground segment andor instrument reviews, progress and technical meetings. The support will involve close crossdivisional interactions and interface with experts in various disciplines system engineering, instruments, ground segment, operations, science. 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. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 31 October 2015 Starting Date January 2016 Interviews week 4748
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Optical Engineer
2015-09-24 12:04:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for an Optical Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities As a successful candidate you will have the following tasks and responsibilities Performance analysis of optical payload straylight analysis of complex optical systems conceptual design of optical systems, as telescopes, spectrometers translation of optical payload requirements into optical specifications definition of optical performance validation and calibration plan analysis of test results Follow on of technology development high precision optical components. Requirements University degree or equivalent qualification in Optical Engineering or Physics or equivalent qualification by experience Minimum 4 years of project and or industrial experience in the design, engineering and testing of various types of optical instrumentation good technical judgment and solid communication skills verbal and in writing are necessary proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest for innovative technologies Several years experience in precision optical measurements at system, subassembly and component level Experience in space project work, and of operations in a cleanroom environment Fluency in the English language. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Optical Engineer Reference NL15003ESA Application closing date 15.10.2015 Start date 02.11.2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via 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 For additional information about ESTEC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC
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Optical Engineer
2015-09-24 10:04:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting an Optical Engineer to support the Optics and OptoElectronics division at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Performance analysis of optical payload. Stray light analysis of complex optical systems Conceptual design of optical systems, as telescopes, spectrometers Translation of optical payload requirements into optical specifications Definition of optical performance validation and calibration plan Analysis of test results Follow on of technology development high precision optical components Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory At least a university degree or equivalent qualification in Optical Engineering or Physics or equivalent qualification by experience. A minimum 4 years of project andor industrial experience in the design, engineering and testing of various types of optical instrumentation Good technical judgment and solid communication skills verbal and in writing are necessary Proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest for innovative technologies. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 14102015
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