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OSI to provide warship navigation systems to Turkish Navy
2014-08-15 01:00:00| Naval Technology
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has been awarded a contract to supply its warship navigation system for Turkish Navy vessels.
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Northrop to provide navigation systems for US Navys Arleigh Burke-class vessels
2014-08-08 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Northrop Grumman has received contracts to provide integrated bridge and navigation and steering gear systems for the US Navys Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers (DDGs).
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Navigation Systems Engineer
2014-07-09 11:40:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy has arisen for a Navigation Systems Engineer with Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth work within the Earth Observation, Navigation and Science directorate. The role involves working across multiple projects on the architecture and the design of GNSS localization navigation systems. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include a Requirements analysis, b Derivation of system specifications using DOORS, c System and signal simulation in Matlab, d System architecture modeling preferably using Rhapsody, e System and interface design. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. I We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience a Proven experience in Navigation, b Knowledge of Navigation Systems c Familiarity with Test Equipment, incl WF Generators etc., d A good understanding of complex systems is essential. II Relevant experience in the following areas is required a Global Navigation Satellite Systems, b GNSS ground systems and products, c GNSS space environment modelling, d GNSS Receivers, e Knowledge of DGPS and EGNOS, f Software development, possibly navigationrelated, g Experience working with ESA. III Desirable Requirements a Knowledge of Galileo signals b Knowledge of DOORS and Rhapsody You are flexible and able to work on a number of tasks across a project and to work on multiple projects at the same time. A willingness and capability to learn on the job is essential. Training will be provided but the role does require a large amount of independent working. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems GNC Engineer 1411052
2014-07-07 14:40:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESTEC in Noordwijk in The Netherlands. Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems GNC Engineer 1411052 Job Description The holder of this post reports functionally to the System Engineering Manager SREPNS of the Lisa Pathfinder mission and will work closely with the Software systems engineer, MechanicalThermal systems engineer and Electrical systems engineer. The AOCS is currently supported by existing TECECC expert. Within the project guidelines and constraints the duties will include the following The post holder is responsible for all control engineering activities relating to the Lisa Pathfinder Project up to the inorbit commissioning review. The expected launch date is mid 2015 and inorbit commissioning review nominally takes place 90 days after launch. The control systems engineering discipline relating to the Lisa Pathfinder Project mainly comprise of the Dragfree attitude control system DFACS, 15 coupled control loops as well as AOCS. The DFACS control systems is the main component for achieving inorbit demonstration of the unprecedented low differential acceleration noise for the two free floating Test Masses in the Inertial Sensor subsystem. In particular, correct tuning and robustness of the DFACS will likely define the ultimate performance of the Lisa Pathfinder mission objectives. Hence, the post holder will also have a major responsibility for verifying the science performance budget of the mission. Specifically, the main tasks of the post include Supervising the design and implementation of the DFACS and AOCS subsystems effectively finished. Supervising the verification of DFACS in particular performed by Industry AOCS verification is to a large extent finished. This includes the test planning, test procedure development, test execution and analysis of test results as well as taking part in nonconformance review boards. Monitoring the schedule of DFACS verification onground and inorbit commissioning. Supervising the DFACS user manual prepared by Industry for correctness. Supervising the inorbit commissioning of DFACS that will be performed by Industry. Liaison with STOC and MOC for the preparations of handover of the SC after inorbit commissioning for the DFACS. This involves following science operations simulations before launch and assessing nonconformant observations raised during such simulations for impact on DFACS. Verification of the DFACS and science performance achieved in his specific field of competence, supporting System Engineering manager on the definition of the flight operations constraints and procedures, and the mission operations the preparation and implementation of the launch and commissioning phase. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Fluency in English. An extensive insight and good experience in control engineering and verification of complex control systems is required. Strong interpersonal and good communication skills are required for efficient interaction with highly skilled industrial and scientific expertise as well as capability to work effectively with the ESA project team. Work Location Noordwijk, Netherlands Dates Application Deadline 14 July 2014 Start of Work 01.10.2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in the Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 14 July 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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OSI Maritime Systems Displays Navigation and Tactical Solutions at Sea-Air-Space Exposition
2014-04-08 11:19:00| Naval Technology
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) will exhibit a range of the company's leading naval integrated navigation and tactical solutions at the Navy League's annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition, 7 to 9 April 2014, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
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