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Radio Navigation Engineer

2016-07-12 17:06:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Ajilon Technology Aerospace is looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer E3 for an opportunity at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands Ajilon Technology Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Ajilon is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 100 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Tasks to be performed The work includes design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance, and on radio navigation receivers. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include Support to the EGNOS project in the monitoring of industrial activities in the areas of specifications, design, development and validation for the EGNOS V2 and V3 Ranging Integrity Monitoring System RIMS at hardware and software level Support to monitoring the EGNOS industrial developments for both single and multifrequency multiconstellation receiver design, encompassing all levels of development and performance parameters to sustain the systemlevel performance requirements supporting the EGNOS system team contributing to the Integrity and Continuity budgets with consolidated receiver performance data, critically reviewing the system processing performance of sensed data within the SBAS processing nodes of both EGNOS V2 and V3 infrastructures maintaining a high level of expertise of SBAS and avionics receiver technology, including good understanding of the commercial receiver market and the applicable international standards maintaining a good knowledge of the RF environment conditions in EGNOS hosting sites through site survey results and EGNOS system operations feedback constraining the operability and performance of the RIMS subsystem contributing to research and development activities by proposing antenna and receiver experimentation and improvements for supporting various navigation test bed activities supporting EGNOS system Qualification, Safety, Security and AIV in the position holders area of expertise participating in periodic meetings with the parent section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required MSc in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, as well as experience in these fields and in radio frequency systems and in navigation receivers as well as applicable standards for avionics and SBAS in the civil aviation domain. Experience of SBAS and procurement of industrial activities in safetycritical software and realtime hardware and software development and verification Candidates should be willing to travel on a regular basis Applicants should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC is the largest site and the technical heart of ESA. This nursery of European space activities is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands. At ESTEC, about 2500 engineers, technicians and scientists work handson with mission design, spacecraft and space technology. Almost all ESA projects except launchers are managed from ESTEC. In Noordwijk, people work on science missions, manned space missions, Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites. ESTEC provides extensive testing facilities to verify the proper operation of spacecraft, such as the Large Space Simulator LSS, acoustic and electromagnetic testing bays, multiaxis vibration tables and the ESA Propulsion Laboratory EPL. Please send your CV to technologyaerospaceajilon.nl before 01082016

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Radio Navigation Engineer

2016-07-08 16:06:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. For our activities at the Toulouse Space Centre CST, we are currently looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer on a fixed term contract with the duration of 6 months. Main responsibilities The work includes design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on system architecture and performance, and on radio navigation receivers. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include Support to the EGNOS project in the monitoring of industrial activities in the areas of specifications, design, development and validation for the EGNOS V2 and V3 Ranging Integrity Monitoring System RIMS at hardware and software level Support to monitoring the EGNOS industrial developments for both single and multifrequency multiconstellation receiver design, encompassing all levels of development and performance parameters to sustain the systemlevel performance requirements Supporting the EGNOS system team contributing to the Integrity and Continuity budgets with consolidated receiver performance data, critically reviewing the system processing performance of sensed data within the SBAS processing nodes of both EGNOS V2 and V3 infrastructures Maintaining a high level of expertise of SBAS and avionics receiver technology, including good understanding of the commercial receiver market and the applicable international standards Maintaining a good knowledge of the RF environment conditions in EGNOS hosting sites through site survey results and EGNOS system operations feedback constraining the operability and performance of the RIMS subsystem Contributing to research and development activities by proposing antenna and receiver experimentation and improvements for supporting various navigation test bed activities Supporting EGNOS system Qualification, Safety, Security and AIV in the position holders area of expertise Participating in periodic meetings with the parent section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency. Ideal candidate Requirements You should have a Master Degree in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, as well as at least 4 years of working experience in these fields and in radio frequency systems and in navigation receivers as well as applicable standards for avionics and SBAS in the civil aviation domain. Furthermore you should bring the following Experience of SBAS and procurement of industrial activities in safetycritical software and realtime hardware and software development and verification Willing to travel on a regular basis Good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for France or be EU EEA nationals. Important 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. 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 Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eu

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Radio Navigation Engineer

2016-06-23 12:05:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA is currently recruiting a Radio Navigation Engineer to support the Galileo Programme at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Participation in studies on radio navigation receivers design and techniques, in particular for Galileo. Support to the Galileo project in the followon of industrial contracts for test and system receivers. Support to the Galileo project for system performance evaluation. Software hardware simulations and laboratory testing. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree MSc minimum or equivalent in telecommunications and signal processing as well as experience in these fields. Specific knowledge of radio navigation systems architecture and key performance parameters of GNSS. Experience in receiver design and testing. Detailed knowledge of Rx algorithm at User Level. Applicants must be eligible to security clearance by their national security administration. Experience in project management and industrial procurement. 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 29072016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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Galileo Navigation Engineer

2016-06-17 12:05:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to work in the domain of Galileo development and operations. The position is based in ESOC, in Darmstadt with a start foreseen as August 2016. Due to the nature of the programme, only citizens of the ESA member states and Canada can be selected. ResponsibilitiesDuties Software design and development for precise orbit determination of the Galileo satellite system Algorithms development for precise Galileo orbit modelling Processing of GNSSGalileospecific observation data types, and related software developments Being involved in the operations of the Galileo services at ESOC data retrieval and processing, routine creation and dissemination of Galileo products RealTime processing of Galileo products In addition, experience in EGNOS would be desirable Work in international teams More information on the Galileo activities at ESOC can be found on httpnavigationoffice.esa.int QualificationsExperience Completed university degree in mathematics, physics, geodesy, engineering or equivalent with high grades A good working knowledge of English Essential Skills Indepth familiarity with GNSS applications, data types, data processing and algorithms Indepth familiarity in GNSSrelated coordinate systems Indepth familiarity with applied mathematics and statistics relevant for precise orbit modelling and determination Sound knowledge of physics, especially mechanics and GNSS signal processing 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 and C under LINUX and SunSolaris Excellent technical problem analysis and solving abilities Very good communication and technical presentation skills Ability to present work results at international conferences and in scientific magazines Desirable Skills C, C, MATLABSIMULINK, shell scripting Familiarity with EGNOS Previous operational experience Experience in RealTime processing Experience in documentation and configuration management Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations.

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Image Navigation and Registration Engineer mf

2016-05-11 16:07:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Image Navigation and Registration Engineer mf Ref. No. 1610912 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany we are seeking an experienced engineer to support within the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration INRC Competence Area of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP. The RSP division is part of the Technical and Scientific Support Department TSS, which provides support to operations of existing satellite systems and to the development of new programmes. The focus of this INR consultancy is mainly in the support of future EUMETSAT geostationary and lowearth orbit programmes, but may also involve support work for existing programmes. Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken are Contribute to EUMETSAT existing and future programmes in the development of INR data processing systems, in particular Support the development procurement of the INR data processing systems Support software implementations and modification in delivered INR data processing software Support the verification and validation of INR data processing systems, and their initial operations phase Support the investigation and correction of anomalies related to the performance of INR data processing systems Develop and document prototype software validating INR algorithms andor realize INR processing concepts for future programmes, in particular for highaccuracy processing of instrument data from 3axis stabilised platforms Support the generation of proxydata for INR prototyping or for verificationvalidation of INR data processing systems Develop the inhouse knowledge base related to Image Navigation and Registration INR algorithms and the related software implementations as well as highaccuracy level 1 processing from instruments on GEO and LEO orbits Participation and contributions to formal reviews andor technical meetings This is a fulltime position at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany with a planned starting date in August 2016. Travelling within Europe might be required. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you should have the following skills and work experience. Essential skills are An extensive theoretical knowledge of Level 1 data processing algorithms for Image Navigation and Registration, and geometric correction Sound expertise in software development and proven experience in at least one coding language, preferable CC, in a UNIXLINUX environment Familiarity with at least one tool to support algorithm software development and rapid prototyping, e.g. MATLAB, IDL, Python Handson experience in the design and implementation of estimation filters e.g. Kalman or Least square filters, preferably in an Image Navigation and Registration application context A sound experience in the specification, prototyping, implementation, verification and validation of complex, realtime Level 1 data processing systems for imaging andor sounding instruments on remote sensing spacecraft A thorough understanding of the interaction between instrumentplatform characteristics and processing impact, including product quality Experience in the development of INR processing systems preferable for large multiinstrument operational space programmes Excellent oral and written communication in English The following experience would be an additional asset Knowledge of imaging andor sounding instrumentation for remote sensing spacecraft Knowledge of French is considered an asset You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight deadlines under changing conditions. You shall be able to analyse complex problems, distinguishing between critical and less critical information, and to synthesise and clearly present the results of such analyses. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. 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 Mr. Guido Damm by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId884joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date June13th, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events

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