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Flight dynamics operations engineer

2019-09-27 18:16:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV INSYEN is a German company, being part of GMV, a global technology group in Space, Defense, ICT and Intelligent Transport Systems employing 1500 staff. Our activities in Germany are related to hightech aerospace projects, space operations, ground systems, mission analysis, navigation and flight dynamics. GMV INSYEN also specializes in software and hardware systems for simulation, emulation, 3D visualization and operations support. We are headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and have offices in Darmstadt. At GMV INSYEN you will find a unique work environment that requires talent, imagination and personal effort. We are an international team bound together by the passion for challenge, innovation, technology and customer service. This allows us to offer the right response, unique and always trustworthy. Having the best professionals on board is the true source of our competitive advantage. We recruit excellent engineers and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. We provide competitive compensation, attractive benefits and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Duties Tasks This request for service is for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineering service. The primary areas of responsibility for this service is Command Generation for Science Missions but the service provider may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional service, missions and activities within the scope of general Flight Dynamics operations engineering services. The service provider will be primarily assigned to a particular service within the Science Missions but with the possibility of supporting other service andor missions. Service to be provided are primarily related to EXOMARS RSP and Solar Orbiter. Services may also be requested related to GAIA, Bepi Colombo, Mars Express, ExoMars TGO, Juice and Euclid. The general activities to be supported by the service are depending on the phase of the mission Command Generation Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of task related command parameters Generation of task related reports Mission Planning Support Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of mission planning related products, such as schedules and planning input 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 Qualifications University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics Required knowledge Very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3dimensional space. Very good skills in calculus in one or several variables. Skills in numerical methods for equations solving, integration of differential equations, function approximation and interpolation, optimisation, linear algebra problems. Very good skills in classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of point masses dynamics of rigid bodies, dynamics expressed in noninertial reference frames, e.g. including dynamics in rotating frames, rotation dynamics expressed in body fixed frame, conservation laws in mechanics, gravitational forces and field, orbit dynamics, keplerian orbits and Kepler laws. Ability to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods e.g. lagrangian formulation is a valuable asset. Skills to apply above knowledge to develop solutions to technical problems in cooperation with customers and other experts. Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions, using C as main programming language knowledge of UnixLinux, scripting languages and Fortran 77952003 is a valuable an asset. 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. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV INSYEN, please visit our website at www.gmv.com and our positions at www.gmv.comenEmploymentVacancies

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Electronic Design Engineer, Deep Space Flight Computer

2019-09-25 18:18:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Join us for a fresh new challenge designing hardware to fly beyond Earth orbit! We are looking for an experienced engineer who can join a small design team to develop, test, qualify and initialise manufacture a lowcost deepspace flight and payload computational platform. You will be an instrumental member of a small team building out a full avionics stack product. The operation is new, based in Luxembourg as a spinoff of Deep Space Industries California and Bradford Space Netherlands. Our team in Luxembourg will be kept small 10 people and will focus on the single objective of building a reliable, performing, and massoptimised flight avionics system for upcoming deepspace smallsats and landers. You would take over the lead development and qualification of an onboard computer subsystem for this stack. The operation will aim to blend of the responsible, highquality engineering practices of traditional aerospace engineering while implementing the rapid iterative development methods and dynamic workplace culture of a NewSpace style startup. Essential skills Strong background in spacecraft flight computer engineering Good knowledge of available processors and embedded computer architectures Practical experience with electronics design, build management, rework, and hardware testing Proficient English language skills Strongly valued Familiarity with existing spacecraft flight computer systems and typical topologies Understanding of space hardware quality standards and the qualification process Working knowledge commercial processors e.g. Cortex, microcontrollers and FPGAs Understanding of the space environment and its effects Experience with highdatarate memory technologies, management and implementation Working knowledge of encryption techniques and remote node security Past work on computational hardware and software on spacecraft Competent software development skills C, embedded C, VHDL andor Python Buildfortest design, and hardwaresoftware test campaign development execution Buildformanufacture design experience Familiarity with relevant industry standards e.g. ECSS IPC Ability to build and rework electronics assemblies including SMT soldering Practical experience running test campaigns TVAC, vibration, radiation, extreme temperatures Relevant CAD experience Altium or similar, and thermal FEA Key responsibilities Design, optimise, test and qualify a spacecraft flight computer system for deep space missions Contribute to overall avionics product design and ensure subsystem interoperability Develop and deploy automated test methods and equipment Setup manufacturing processes and procedures Deliver to manufacturing stage, a performing product Manage and maintain a development workshop and tooling What we can offer in return We offer you the chance to develop a completely new type of modular flight computer system that will enable a new class of deepspace missions. An opportunity to be a key part of exciting missions to the Moon and beyond launching in the near future. You would take on an influential role in a new, revenuegenerating company, with a mandate to focus on technical design and implementation on an aggressive development schedule featuring rapid hardware iterations. The position is in Luxembourg, a beautiful, cosmopolitan and welcoming country at the heart of Europe, and carries a competitive salary and performancelinked benefits. Duty station Belval Luxembourg, with occasional travel needed We would usually expect candidates to have 310 years experience in relevant fields. The role is open to candidates of any age, gender, orientation, that have or can get work authorization within the EU.

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Thomas Cook customers in shock over flight prices

2019-09-24 03:27:11| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

People trying to find replacement flights told the BBC that in some cases prices have tripled.

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Flight Dynamics Solar OrbiterRSP Command Generation

2019-09-23 15:18:27| 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 ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Flight Dynamics Solar OrbiterRSP Command Generation 1923050 Job Description We are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer for our customer ESOC. You would join the Flight Dynamics Operations Engineering service, which works primarily on Command Generation for Science Missions. The team also supports other missions and activities within the scope of general Flight Dynamics operations engineering services. For this position, the main missions will be EXOMARS RSP and Solar Orbiter. Services may also be requested related to GAIA, Bepi Colombo, Mars Express, ExoMars TGO, Juice and Euclid. The general activities to be supported by the service are depending on the phase of the mission Command Generation Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of task related command parameters Generation of task related reports Mission Planning Support Execution of and support to operational tasks Generation of mission planning related products, such as schedules and planning input 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 Required Skills and Experience University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics. Very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3dimensional space. Being familiar with different representations of rotation in 3D, thus including the Very good skills in calculus in one or several variables. Skills in numerical methods for equations solving integration of differential equations function approximation and interpolation optimisation linear algebra problems Very good skills in classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of point masses dynamics of rigid bodies dynamics expressed in noninertial reference frames, e.g. including dynamics in rotating frames, rotation dynamics expressed in body fixed frame conservation laws in mechanics gravitational forces and field orbit dynamics, keplerian orbits and Kepler laws Ability to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods e.g. lagrangian formulation is a valuable asset. Skills to apply above knowledge to develop solutions to technical problems in cooperation with Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions, 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 and Experience Familiarity with the ESOC environment. Familiarityexperience with Flight Dynamics operations engineering tasks. Experience dealing with external interfaces. Experience with 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. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 07 October 2019 Start of Work January 2020 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 Germany. 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 07 October 2019 Learn more about us in Facebook

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Flight Operation Plans FOP Controller mwd

2019-09-23 11:16:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

A key document in all ESOC supported missions is the Flight Operations Plan FOP, which is written for each mission by the relevant mission control team. It contains detailed mission event time lines, procedures for all nominal operations, and a large number of procedures dealing with anomalous or contingency situations. The FOP is of key importance for ESOC and it is subjected to a comprehensive cycle of formal reviews and validation using various means including simulators and actual spacecraft hardware. The writing, review, validation and update process is a long term activity and it is essential that the document is maintained under configuration control at all times, throughout the mission lifetime. The EILS team currently provides a FOP support service to ESOC, including monitoring and reporting on the completion of all FOP related test and review actions, both internal to ESOC, and external with the Project and Industry. This position is based at ESOC in Darmstadt. It is fulltime and permanent and expected starting date will be around September 2019 or later. We are looking forward to meeting you! ResponsibilitiesDuties As part of the EILS service, support the current FOP production process at ESOC, including creating, coordinating and maintaining the FOP production schedule tracking of proposed inputschanges and control of proper incorporation of approved changes into the FOP maintenance of a filingarchiving system for FOP inputschange requests monitoring the progress of all FOP review and validation activities Gaining competence in Flight Operation Procedures management and supporting the evolution of the FOP process, tools and methods. interfacing with the Enable project for what concerns the FOP configuration control. QualificationsExperience A university degree in a technical domain e. g. informatics, engineering, computer science, math The successful candidate will have strong resultsoriented and planning capabilities, coupled with very good problemsolving skills and a pronounced customer focus. Applicants should have good communication and negotiation skills, be able to work in a diverse team environment and accomplish goals in line with team objectives. Essential Skills Applicants must be highly proficient in MS Office Word, Excel PowerPoint and Corporate Email Systems Lotus NotesOutlook. SheHe is expected to demonstrate good organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Selfmotivation and the ability to work independently in an international environment. The working language of the Agency is predominantly English. Fluency in English spoken and written is mandatory. Desirable Skills User knowledge of MOIS 6 and MOIS 7. Experience in Software Development andor in scripting languages e.g. Python, VB script, Java bh

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