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Flight Dynamics Consultant Precise Orbit Determination mf
2015-06-12 13:04:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Terma With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development. Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. Job description Design, implement, test, operate and evaluate software for near realtime precise orbit determination. The software will support current and future earth observation missions operated by our customer, an international space organisation located in Darmstadt, Germany. These current and future low orbiting earth missions belong to the MetOp and Jason families. They all generate payload data requiring precise knowledge of the spacecraft position for correct interpretation. Responsibilities The Flight Dynamics Consultant will support activities at the site to work on tasks such as Support operation of the near real time NRT Precise Orbit Determination POD software embedded inside the GRAS instrument operational product processing facility Support the design, implementation, testing and operational validation of new versions of the operational NRT POD software Maintenance and evolution of an offline POD environment Compare operational NRT POD performance with results from the offline POD environment to identify potential improvements in the operational software Monitor the performances of the GRAS support network, providing NRT solutions for the GPS constellation. Evaluate the impact on the operational solution and identify potential improvements to the operational software Support reprocessing activities for the inflight satellites as well as for partner radio occultation satellites Cosmic, Champ, Grace Generate precise reference orbit and estimated manoeuvres for the MetOp satellites, in support of flight dynamics and satellite performance evaluation. Ensure availability of POD support for the future satellites MetOpC and Jason3 Support design, implementation, test and validation of the operational NRT POD software for future mission Support the design, implementation, test and operational validation of NRT GPS solutions for future mission Prepare the offline POD environment to compute the most accurate POD solution for any new mission, shortly after launch Support systemsmission analysis on future missions related to POD topics, including development of required prototypes. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in January 2016. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have an university degree, in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification together with 5 years experience in low earth orbit precise orbit determination. Essential skills are Knowledge of GNSS, POD and geodesy principles Experience with operational POD of LEO satellites Experience developing operational POD systems fluency in English spoken and written, as English is the working language Desirable skills are Operational GNSS orbit and clock estimation Familiarity with configuration control practices for operational software Skills in the area of software development and validation Experience with one or more of the following Fortran, C, TCL, Java, Python Familiarity with statistical and graphical analysis tools. The position requires a great deal of independence and selfmotivation. The candidates should be able to work with little supervision, but also be able to contribute to the team effort. 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. Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId656joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date July 06th, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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Flight dynamics engineer
2015-05-12 19:05:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Flight Dynamics Engineer Responsibilities Duties Tasks Support to Flight Dynamics SW development, validation, maintenance and operations at ESAESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. This support is to be provided on Mission Planning, Orbit Determination and Prediction, Orbit Manoeuvre Optimisation or Attitude Determination and Control for several ESA missions including those for Earth Observation, Navigation, Science and Interplanetary. Qualifications Aerospace Engineer, Mathematician, Physicist or any related discipline. Required knowledge Fluent English spoken and written Space dynamics Applied mathematics and physics Fortran andor CC MatlabMathematica Unix SunSolaris Desirable Knowledge Operational Flight Dynamics Systems Orbit and attitude dynamics Experience Experience is important but not essential Applicants should also be able to work effectively, both in a team setting and autonomously. 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. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. 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, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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Software Analyst Flight Dynamics mf
2015-05-12 10:05:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Software Analyst Flight Dynamics mf Ref. No. 158979 The Mission We anticipate your engagement will include contributions to science and earth observation missions. The Challenge We are looking for experienced Software Analysts for Flight Dynamics to be located at the customer site, ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasksresponsibilities will include Orbit and attitude manoeuvre preparation, Manoeuvre performance analysis, orbit determination and propagation, trajectory optimisation, product generation, software test and validation, support for simulation campaigns and critical operations Attitude command file generation, actuator and sensor calibration, attitude determination Conceptual design studies for the operational flight dynamics system, operations preparation and planning Flight dynamics software test and maintenance Adaptation of algorithms to new and exotic space environments, adaptation to new interfaces and functional requirements, migration to new hardware andor operating systems. Development of test tools and analysis of test outcomes. These are fulltime positions with a planned starting date in August 2015. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in astrophysics, mathematics, space engineering or a closely related discipline or other suitable qualification. Essential skills are Exceptional physical insight, combined with rapid execution and a practical and rigorous approach to problem solving Experience devising and realising mathematical algorithms to satisfy demanding scientific applications, ideally using Fortran, C and Matlab User level experience with the UNIX operating system English fluency, verbal and written Desirable skills are Knowledge of space flight dynamics and spacecraft attitude determination and control subsystems Some experience in scripting with Unix tools Some experience with flight dynamics operations Familiarity with mission analysis approach including software tools at ESOC Experience with an international satellite organisation or similar entity The position requires a great deal of independence and selfmotivation. The candidate should be able to work with little supervision, but also be able to contribute to the team effort. Terma offers 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. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId647joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date June 4th, 2015 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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Space Flight Dynamics Engineer MW
2015-05-11 13:05:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for 2 talented Flight Dynamics Engineers for the European Space Operation Centre in Darmstadt. TASKS The successful candidates will work in the areas of Earth ObservationInterplanetary Mission Support as well as Test and Validation Support. The detailed planning depends on the evolution of the different mission schedules. The engineer will support the flight dynamics operations in the following activities Prelaunch Development Studies for the operational FD software Mission Planning Support Orbit Determination Trajectory Optimisation ACS Command Generation ACS Calibration Auxiliary Data and Experimenters Support Operational Support Studies and Mission Analysis Critical Mission Planning Support LEOP and Interplanetary Phases Science Missions Manoeuvre Earth Observation Orbit Interplanetary Orbit Determination Interplanetary Trajectory Optimisation Routine Mission Planning Support AOCS Command Generation Actuators and Control Systems Calibration Attitude Determination and OB Systems Monitoring and Verification Optical Sensors Calibration Auxiliary Data Generation Test, Simulations and Training Evaluation and Reporting PROFILE Essential requirements A university degree in engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent A sound knowledge of Flight Dynamics, orbit and attitude dynamics Good understanding of celestial mechanics, spacecraft flight dynamics and sw programming Experience with Flight Dynamics software tools and procedures Experience with SUNSolaris, FORTRAN, C, MATLAB and UNIX operating System Familiarity with Flight Dynamics operations operational experience would be an advantage. The working language for the position is English and therefore the keyperson must be able to work effectively in this language. BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday and EUMETSAT ESOC additional holidays 34 per year, generous training possibilities, and monetary participation in your pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Closing date 08 June 2015 Start asap possible start around Aug 2015
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Flight Dynamics Engineer mf
2015-05-08 17:06:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space GmbH is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESOC, ESTEC and ESAC. LSE Space has now the opportunity to answer the ESOC request of 2 Flight Dynamics Engineers mf. LSE Space is looking for 2 FD Engineers fulfilling the following Key Tasks and Responsibilities Flight dynamics engineering for science or earth observation missions Space and ground system analysis and design with respect to Flight Dynamics Definition and development of Flight Dynamics tools for mission analysis Definition and realization of future Flight Dynamics systems Support the Assembly, Integration and Verification of Flight Dynamics systems Provide support operational Flight Dynamics systems for operational missions. Skills Experience University degree in mathematics, physics, informatics, computer science, aerospace engineering or equivalent Detailed technical background in the above mentioned activities including Mathematical and stochastic methods and processes, applied Mathematics Classical and Celestial Mechanics Satellite systems and payload e.g. AOCS, star trackers, propulsion etc Software Engineering Orbit dynamics, Orbit determination and prediction Operations support for flight dynamics Satellite tracking and data processing techniques Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the operational Software Knowledge of operational procedures for nominal and contingency scenarios Quick, high quality responses to situations arising during critical operations, including quasirealtime modifications of the operational software Ideally knowledge of relevant standards, including ECSS and CCSDS Fluency in English mandatory. Desirable Skills Familiarity with Flight Dynamics operations operational experience would be an advantage. Location of work ESAESOC Darmstadt, Germany. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference including authentication of university degrees and certificates and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment. Then send your application preferably online to andree.scherschellsespace.com or daniel.gestallsespace.com until 1st June 2015.
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