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Ground Station System Engineer

2015-08-25 16:03:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Ground Station System Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Key Person shall support the activities of ground segment developments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications. In doing this, the consultant shall support Engineering activities of Phase B of future ground segments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications mainly for supporting EPSSG and JasonCS activities The follow up of the detailed design and development activities of Phase CD of the future ground segments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications The maintenance and evolution in phase E to the other programmes within EUMETSAT MSG, EPS, Jason, ... in the areas of Telecommunications, RF and Ground Stations The Key Person will be a member of a multidisciplinary system engineering team and will report directly to the SEP Ground Stations Engineering Team Leader. However when working in a given programme, the consultant shall report also within the established programme structure. In the performance of these tasks, the consultant shall apply the relevant organisational and programmatic quality management procedures as well as the relevant ground stations system engineering standards. Requirements Essentials The Key Person shall have a university degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to the job profile together with the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks. Heshe shall have, as a prerequisite, a demonstrated experience in a similar function for at least 5 years. This experience shall include in particular Ground stations system and subsystem design and development for TTC Ground stations system and subsystem design and development for mission specific andor satellite communications ground stations TTC baseband equipment and SLE compliant implementations Technical background in the specification and VV of ground stations and large antennas and tracking systems for LEO and GEO satellites ACU and receivers inclusive Knowledge of modulation demodulation schemes applied by Ground to Space ICD for TTC and payload data transmission e.g. ECSS and CCSDS Standards. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirables In addition, the knowledge and experience of the following processesareas is considered as an asset Competence and experience in the engineering processes for managing requirements from the definition phase through the traceability, verification, validation and maintenance stages using formal methods and tools e.g. DOORs Design and requirements engineering of large and complex Earth Observation related ground stations Usage of High Data Rate Demodulators System experience with Link budget analysis and tools in S, X and Ka Band. Standard RF and microwave tools and SW package for generation of signal processing related simulations andor semiautomated measurement procedures. The Consultant shall be in possession of sound organisational and interpersonal skills to conduct the responsibilities described above autonomously and with a minimum level of supervision, exhibiting good oral and written communications skills, analytical capabilities, and motivation. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU 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. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Ground Station System Engineer Reference G015203EUM Application closing date 29.09.2015 Start date as from January 2016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int

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Ground Stations System Engineer mf

2015-08-25 16:03:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Ground Stations System Engineer mf Ref. No. 159392 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 the Ground Stations System Engineering activities of ground segments for future programmes mainly EPSSG and Jason CS, as well as to support the existing operational MTP, MSG, EPS programmes. You will work in the SEP Division of the TSS Department of EUMETSAT as a member of the Ground Stations team, sharing the duty according to the work load, and you will be expected to have and maintain a systemwide view of the various Ground Stations. Responsibilities As a Ground Station System Engineer you will support the activities of ground segment developments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications. In doing this, you will typically support Engineering activities of Phase B mission preparation of future ground segments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications mainly for supporting EPSSG and JasonCS activities The follow up of the detailed design and development activities of Phase CD implementation and deployment of the future ground segments in the areas of Ground Stations, RF and Telecommunications The maintenance and evolution in Phase E operations and maintenance to the other programmes within EUMETSAT MSG, EPS, Jason, ,.. in the areas of Telecommunications, RF and Ground Stations This is a fulltime position located at EUMETSATs premises in Darmstadt, Germany. The start date is Q1 in 2016. The work shall be predominantly carriedout at the EUMETSAT premises in Darmstadt, Germany, but you may also be required to go on missions to remote ground station sites such as Svalbard. Missions could have extended durations of several weeks during the missions you may have to work during nonnominal working hours, including also work during weekends and official holidays. Occasionally tasks may require late night or weekend work. Requests for such work will always be minimised where possible and will always be agreed in advance between both parties. Qualifications Competencies You shall have a university degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to the job profile together with the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks. You shall have, as a prerequisite, a demonstrated experience in a similar function for at least 5 years. This experience shall include in particular Ground stations system and subsystem design and development for TTC Ground stations system and subsystem design and development for mission specific andor satellite communications ground stations TTC baseband equipment and SLE compliant implementations Technical background in the specification and VV of ground stations and large antennas and tracking systems for LEO and GEO satellites ACU and receivers inclusive Knowledge of modulationdemodulation schemes applied by Ground to Space ICD for TTC and payload data transmission e.g. ECSS and CCSDS Standards In addition, the knowledge and experience of the following processesareas is considered as an asset Competence and experience in the engineering processes for managing requirements from the definition phase through the traceability, verification, validation and maintenance stages using formal methods and tools e.g. DOORs Design and requirements engineering of large and complex Earth Observation related ground stations Usage of High Data Rate Demodulators System experience with Link budget analysis and tools in S, X and Ka Band Standard RF and microwave tools and SW package for generation of signal processing related simulations andor semiautomated measurement procedures The applicant shall be in possession of sound organisational and interpersonal skills to conduct the responsibilities described above autonomously and with a minimum level of supervision, exhibiting good oral and written communications skills, analytical capabilities, and motivation. 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 dependent on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId708joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 30th, 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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Aquametals Breaks Ground on $30M Battery Recycling Plant in Nevada

2015-08-25 00:16:00| Waste Age

Reno Gazette-Journal A new company will be getting the lead out literally in Reno after breaking ground on a new facility. read more

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Ground Segment Test Coordinator

2015-08-24 17:05:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Ground Segment Test Coordinator 1 Year Renewable Contract Assignment for 3 years Start Date ASAP Geneva Switzerland Post Description ESAs first Sclass mission due for launch end of 2017, the Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva is opening the post of the Ground Segment Test Coordinator. Location The location of the post is the Geneva Observatory Switzerland with a physical presence at the location of the Mission Operator in Madrid Spain that is increasing with time. The CHaracterizing ExOPlanet Satellite will be the first mission dedicated to the search for transits by means of ultrahigh precision photometry on bright stars already known to host planets. By being able to point at nearly any location on the sky, the customer will provide the unique capability of determining accurate radii for a subset of those planets for which the mass has already been estimated from groundbased spectroscopic surveys. It will also provide precision radii for new planets discovered by the next generation groundbased transits surveys Neptunesize and smaller. Duties The Department of Astronomy of the University of Geneva is responsible for the development and operations of the Science Operations Centre and the overall coordination of the Ground Segment. In the Ground Segment integration and test team the Ground Segment test coordinator has the following tasks and responsibilities Ensuring that the test and validation activities for the complete Ground Segment for all its configurations are performed properly and in time Establishing and maintaining the Ground Segment test and simulations related documentation Leading the Ground Segment integration and test team meetings Leading the Science Operations Simulations Contributing to the preparation and execution of the prelaunch Ground Segment tests and the inorbit commissioning campaign Providing input and support to the project partners for validation and verifications activities Preparing and participating to the GS reviews Monitoring the MOC, SOC and satellite development and validation activities with a focus on validation related activities. Qualifications Applicants to this post should have A degree in space engineering or equivalent Experience in satellite operations especially ground segment operations Experience in integration and validation of heterogeneous systems An excellent level of written and spoken English The readiness for extensive travelling in Europe mainly Spain and The Netherlands. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating Experience in project management of international teams A good level of Spanish ideally. Contract and closing date According to university regulations, the initial contract is for 1 year renewable over the full 3 years of the assignment. The salary is according to the regulations of the State of Geneva. The start date of the contract is as soon as possible.

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Genomics gaining ground in beef business

2015-08-20 18:09:00| Beef

Genomic tools are offering commercial and seedstock producers more precision in identifying and blending genetics to accomplish specific goals. read more

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