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Flight Software Manager

2019-01-03 11:30:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Flight Software Functional Manager, Job Ref 894 Reports to Head of Electrical 1 OnBoard Data Handling, Flight Software Engineering Services Key Purpose of Job We are looking for a dynamic and motivated manager to lead the Flight Software Team both from a technicaldelivery perspective and also the pastoral care personal development of the team. The Flight Software Team is responsible for all software on the SSTL satellite, from the safety task running on the on board computers, to the embedded software in SSTL equipments. Responsible For Management and leadership the Flight Software team. Key Tasks Work with Business Line Directors and Engineering teams to define Business Line Roadmaps capturing the future capabilitiesproducts the company will need in order to remain competitive in the global market, and the technology required to deliver them. Provide technical input and leadership to bid and proposal activities. Work with Project Managers, Heads of Engineering and other managers, to identify and resolve any resource conflicts or problems before they impact upon project progress. Ensure that the teams current and forward planning of workload is fully scoped and managed. Proactively resolve issues such as resource limitations, potential resource clashes and identify skill gaps for future recruitment activities. Ensure the team have effective plans in place to deliver their work, to the appropriate quality level, within project budget and schedule constraints. Ensure that the team follow best practice in the execution of their work. Ensure team level policies and procedures are in place to allow consistent team output, in line with SSTL approach to Engineering. Ensure the team has the skills required to deliver current and future projects in line with the company strategy and vision, and there is a viable plan in place to retain and develop team members with a particular view to succession planning and single point failures. Develop, train and mentor team members ensuring annual appraisals are completed and personal development plans are in place. Ensure the team keeps up to date with current state of the art through attendance at conferences, training and market research. Undertake software development work as required. Key Skills, Attributes and Experience Excellent people management skills, able to motivate individuals and lead the team. Good interpersonal skills be able to communicate clearly and effectively, and influence and persuade others at all levels of the company. Able to provide regular feedback and hold difficult conversations Ability to delegate work and empower people effectively. Flexibility to be able to change plans and priorities based on changing project and business needs. Desire to support and guide others. Organised good projecttime management skills, able to resolve conflicting priorities and demands within a pressurised environment. Results focused able to take responsibility. Proactive and flexible with a cando attitude willing to challenge the status quo, drive the company forwards and identifying efficiencies. Good technical writing and presentation generating and delivering skills. Proven experience in software engineering, particularly for embedded software written in C. Knowledge of good Software Engineering practices and development lifecycle. Use of Embedded Operating Systems. e.g. VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS

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Flight Product Engineer

2018-12-31 13:31:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 084 You will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the development of platform and payloads products for telecommunications satellites including products and hosted payloads under the responsibility of the Space Segment Section. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support initiation of activities related to products for payload and platform applications including the development of telecom products and hosted payloads ready to gain flight heritage Support establishment and control of relevant ESA requirements, specifications and general documentation Evaluation, support to negotiation, monitoring and control of contracts and activities Support or lead design reviews on contracts between the agency and industry Preparation of inputs to status reports. Contribute to the preparation of workplans Support other members of TIATTS section on their projects and share expertise within section. Monitor market and technology trends and developments in the area of satellite communication Cooperate with the specialists in the other ESA departments Identify any issues during procurement phase, running or closing of an activity, and flag them in a timely manner Support preparation of Papers with high quality standards Provide input for the Department Business Intelligence tools Support TIA Communication activities in line with the ESA TIA Communication Policy rules. Follow the relevant and applicable QMS procedures. Maintain the required level of confidentiality and security as defined in the ESA Security Directives Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or science, and experience in payload andor satellite technology and products for telecommunications satellites. You have a general experience with the design and qualification of satellite equipments for telecommunication satellites and substantial experience in one or more of the following telecommunication payload and platform engineering, including design, system level analysis, manufacturing andor testing payload and platform equipment qualification for satellite telecommunication applications satellite AIT and inorbit testing sound knowledge of different types of payload and platform equipment and their functions at satellite level. excellent organisation and communications skills, attention to detail, resourceful and selfmotivated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships ability to document their work and to produce high quality documents willingness to travel, when required ability to work in an international working environment and be fluent in English 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 28012019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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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Flight Dynamics Engineer

2018-12-18 09:28:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

JOB DESCRIPTION Are you willing to start your career in Aerospace industry? We have an interesting job offer for you! GMV is looking for a highly motivated engineer to be located in Rockville MD and will be part of a geographically distributed team providing support to the Flight Dynamics System FDS and Space Surveillance and Tracking SST projects worldwide. The candidate will be involved in the design, development, validation, acceptance and support phases for different projects. These projects include Operational Flights Dynamics Systems for GEOLEOMEO satellites and constellations, and different Space Surveillance and Tracking projects covering space debris catalogue maintenance, collision assessment and operations support. Key responsabilities Analysis of technical documentation describing the mission requirements and concept of operations. Design, develop, validate and integrate new features within existing FDS SST products. Participate in all projectproduct development lifecycle phases including gathering requirements, software design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. Support project milestones, project reviews with customers and customer support activities. System deployment and test automation. Analysis, correction and validation of reported anomalies. Coordination with technical team within GMV and with client and satellite operators Quite challenging, isnt it? BUT, WHATS GMV? Were an international and innovative engineering company. We work in many different sectors, like Space, Defense, Telecommunications, Security and Transportation. Do you want more information about our ambitious projects? Check our website, youll be surprised! For this job to be yours, you shall have the following knowledgeexperience Experience in astrodynamics, numerical analysis, statistics, and estimation theory. Competence in oral and written communications. Working knowledge of LinuxUnix, Windows and Ms Office. Programming skills in both scripted TclTk, Perl or Python and compiled C, C, Fortran or JAVA languages. US Citizenship or Permanent Resident as position requires access to export restricted material ITAREAR. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Professional Career Development. We help you directing your career, starting from a technical base, passing through the team and project management, the technical expertise or the commercial area, keeping contact with our clients. Its up to you! Access to the companys training program. You can acquire and sharpen your knowledge in the technologies we use, as well as your language skills. Competitive compensation package contingent upon experience and performance. Medicaldentalvision coverage with different plans. 401K Shortlong term disability insurance Paid leave Education reimbursement GMV is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status. GMV will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a in response to a formal complaint or charge, b in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com and our positions at www.gmv.comenEmploymentVacancies

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Window washing drone takes flight

2018-11-22 01:13:57| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

A huge drone that can wash buildings and put out fires is being developed in Latvia.

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ElectronicalMechanical Flight Integrator

2018-11-06 22:31:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Since 2010 we are part of the OHB group. With more than 2400 employees in Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, Luxemburg Sweden, OHB is one of the top players in the European Space technology industry. At Antwerp Space you will be working on exciting and innovative technological projects and frequently exploring new terrain. Let us see what you are capable of and be part of the action when we develop the next generation satellite communication systems. For immediate commencement of employment for our site in Antwerp, we are looking for a ElectronicalMechanical Flight Integrator Job description As an ElectronicMechanical Flight Integrator you will be responsible for the integration of flight equipment and subsystems, carrying out the following tasks Establish and qualify processes for electronic assembly and mechanical integration Provide inputs to AIT flows and electronicmechanical integration procedures, review and improve work instructions Perform incoming inspection and fit checks of mechanical parts Prepare electronic components for further processing and soldering Assemble printed circuit boards with highly sensitive components by hand under the microscope with the highest precision and dexterity Cabling, wiring and painting of populated boards and preparation for their usage in space Integration of printed circuit boards in a mechanical enclosure Preparation of equipment for thermal and vibration testing Measuring of volume, mass and CoG properties of assembled equipment Provide feedback to the electrical and mechanical design engineers to improve their design Close collaboration with product assurance to achieve the required quality Support during environmental test campaign travelling required Explain the workmanship in reviews as well as during the communication with the customer Keeping logsheet records, compilation of nonconformance and problem reports Impact assessment on problems and nonconformances with proactive seeking of support of other experts when necessary Job Experience Completed training as an electronics technician for equipment and systems of a similar nature Professional experience in this field especially in the assembly of printed circuit boards Having one of the following certificates is an advantage Hand soldering certification ECSSQST7008 and ECSSQST7038 Crimping and wiring certification ECSSQST7026 and ECSSQST7030 Inspections of PCBs certification ECSSQST7008, ECSSQST7038, ECSSQST1009 Job competences Strong team player A quality driven personality and attitude Capable of working with the highest precision and dexterity Responsible and proactive Effective working practices make you stand out Eager to learn A good understanding of spoken and written English is mandatory Willingness to travel

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