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Bosch Engineering develops control unit for fuel cell systems for ground support equipment

2014-04-07 12:30:18| Green Car Congress

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Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC Systems Engineer

2014-04-04 18:36:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Guidance, Navigation and Control GNC Systems Engineer in the Navigation, Guidance and Control Section, Control Systems Division, Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The incumbent will report to the Head of the Navigation, Guidance and Control Section. The Navigation Guidance and Control Section is responsible for the definition and implementation of GNC systems for planetary exploration orbiters and landers, launchers and reentry vehicles and for specialised applications such as formation flying. The major areas of responsibility of the postholder will be to provide support to spacecraft and space transportation systems, and to initiate and manage research and development RD contracts in their domain of competence. The main tasks of this position are providing GNC engineering expertise to ESA projects, involving system and trajectory requirements analysis and tradeoffs, performance and budget analyses, writing and assessment of GNC specifications system, software and hardware units, participating in the evaluation of industrial proposals, being the engineering focal point for the GNC subsystem and unit procurement reviewing, evaluating and checking industrial contractors GNC designs, including FDIR and health monitoring systems identifying design deficiencies and problem areas and assisting in their resolution. These activities shall be carried out during all phases of satellite procurement from preliminary definition up to launch, with particular emphasis on project reviews providing technical expertise, in the domain of competence of the Section, to early feasibility and definition studies for future missions including Phase 0 in the ESA Concurrent Design Facility, involving system requirement flow down analysis, GNC conceptual definition, and tradeoff studies with respect to trajectories, feasibility and available technology analysing and designing advanced guidance and estimation algorithms and robust controllers for exploration vehicles and space transportation systems developing associated design analysis and simulation tools including mathematical solvers conceiving, initiating and managing RD contracts on mission enabling technology including GNC architectures, algorithms and hardware technology. This task involves preparing specifications and work statements, managing and monitoring technical and schedule performance, following up and promoting the technology results working in the Control Laboratory, primarily preparing and using the inhouse GNC Test Facility and prototyping precursor GNC tools supporting new GNC techniques. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in control and aerospace engineering. A minimum of five years of experience in design, tuning, analysis and simulation of GNC systems including FDIR in different project phases, is essential. A proven knowledge of modern control design methods, commercial modelbased design tools, rapid prototyping of hardwareintheloop systems would be an asset. Candidates should also be proficient with MatlabSimulink and CC programming language. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, candidates should have good analytical, organizational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 02 May 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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Quantum Delivers Advanced CNG Fuel Storage And Delivery Systems And Control Software For Heavy Duty Truck Aftermarket Program

2014-03-24 07:27:14| pollutiononline News Articles

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a global leader in compressed natural gas (CNG) storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it recently delivered several pre-production units of an advanced CNG fuel storage and delivery system

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PerfoTec-Respiration Control Systems

2014-03-12 01:00:00| Packaging Gateway

PerfoTec's respiration control system extends the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables. By measuring the respiration rate of fruit and vegetables and adjusting the packaging accordingly, the shelf life of fruit and vegetables can be extended sign

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Industrial Control Panel monitors solar systems.

2014-03-04 14:30:45| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Providing data acquisition for commercial and utility-scale solar PV installations, LGate 360 combines revenue-grade power meter and Modbus-enabled datalogger pre-wired in outdoor-rated metal enclosure. Unit includes integrated RS-485 surge suppression and power supply that accommodates all 3-phase configurations. Together with web-based SolarOS™ monitoring platform, LGate 360 enables plants to gather data for troubleshooting, asset optimization, and performance guarantee/billing functions. This story is related to the following:Test and Measuring InstrumentsGreen & CleanSearch for suppliers of: Control Panels | Data Loggers & Data Logging Equipment |

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