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Keeping Airports Dry and Safe from the Ground Up

2014-02-10 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

With the Middle East set to become just one direct flight away for seven billion people by 2025, it is fast becoming the global centre for aviation. As a result of this exponential increase in popularity, airports all over the Gulf region are being transformed at an unprecedented rate to meet these new demands.<br /> <br /> As waterproofing usually only accounts for 3 - 5% of a construction project's total spend, its importance can be underestimated &ndash; especially at airports where safety ...This story is related to the following:Membranes | Waterproofing Materials |

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City of Goleta Breaks Ground on Los Carneros Bridge Project

2014-02-09 04:28:39| Railroads - Topix.net

The City of Goleta broke ground today on the Los Carneros Overhead Bridge Replacement Project.

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Ground Segment Manager

2014-02-07 18:36:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Help us operate Europes Low Earth Orbit weather satellites. EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 29 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. Ground Segment Manager REF. VN1403 Taking ownership of the development of the Ground Segment of the EPSSecond Generation, you can expect considerable autonomy and impact. Your remit will extend from initial procurement to final handover to operations, as well as postdelivery support and operational validation, giving you a very high profile and significant responsibility for both human and financial resources. Educated to degree level in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, you will bring extensive experience of specifying, designing, implementing, integrating and testing Earth Observation ground segment systems. At the same time, you should be familiar with Low Earth Orbit satellite missions, Earth Observation data and products generation systems, with sound knowledge of procurement best practice. You will be a highly motivated leader and very creative thinker with the drive and determination to make a lasting difference. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please click here. Deadline for applications 6 March 2014 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques

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Ground Segment Operations Engineer Galileo mf

2014-02-06 13:37:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Mission Galileo is Europes global navigation satellite system, which will provide a highly accurate global positioning service under civilian control. The Galileo system is currently being brought into operation, with the constellation of orbiting satellites being established in the coming months. The Challenge We are looking for a senior Ground Systems Operations Engineer to support, as a contracted employee of Terma, the Galileo Project of the European Space Agency in monitoring and controlling the overall preparation of the ground segment and execution of the Galileo operations activities. The role will support the activities of the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit HSOOGC in the coordinating of the definition, deployment, validation, and operation of the Galileo Ground Control infrastructure, as required to meet the overall Galileo service needs. The Ground Control Segment infrastructure is deployed and operated mainly in the Galileo Control Centre GCC in Oberpfaffenhofen Germany and Fucino Italy as backup. In addition GCS elements are deployed at the LEOP centres Darmstadt, Toulouse. Remote elements, like the five SBand TTCF stations, are deployed around the globe. Support will be provided to the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit, and specifically to the ESA Control Segment Operations Engineer at GCCD, covering the following tasks Monitoring the activities of the Operations Service provider on its operations and maintenance activities of the Galileo Control Segment in the GCCs and the remote sites Followup the development, integration, verification and operational validation of the Galileo Ground Control segment within the context of the overall Galileo system Support the development of requirements for evolution of the Galileo Control Segment to improve operability Support the procurement process for the Operations Service Provider for the Ground Control Segment maintenance and operations aspects, and monitor their implementation Support and coordinate the interaction between the Operations and the Ground Control Segment providers, ensuring the coherency of the maintenance and operations concept for the Control Segment, at system, segment and element level Participation on Galileo related Anomaly Review Boards, Change Control Boards, reviews panels, as required. The position will be based at the customers site at Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich D, and will also require frequent travel within the EU. This is a full time position, starting mid of April 2014, with a minimum of 3 years duration. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering or other suitable qualification together with significant experience of senior engineering activities in ground control of similarly complex computer infrastructure deployed for space operation related activities. A proven experience in in a commercialindustrial environment is required. Security requirements The candidate must be eligible to qualify for a Galileo Security Clearance to the level of Secret. Essential skills are Experience related to developments in the Galileo project GIOVE, IOV will be considered an asset Good spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level Experience in working in an operational environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Fluent written and spoken English Well organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally based on SIMSAT Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally based on SCOS2000 Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript. Desirable skills are Experience in operational training Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Experience in instructional design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects. 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. 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId445joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date February 26th, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.

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Galileo Ground Segment Operations Engineer

2014-02-06 11:36:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Galileo Ground Segment Operations Engineer fm at the Galileo Control Centre GCC in Oberpfaffenhofen Germany. Tasks The Galileo Project requires engineering support for monitoring and controlling the overall preparation of the ground segment and execution of the Galileo operations activities. The service will support the activities of the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit HSOOGC in the coordinating of the definition, deployment, validation, and operation of the Galileo Ground Control infrastructure, as required to meet the overall Galileo service needs. The Ground Control Segment infrastructure is deployed and operated mainly in the Galileo Control Centre GCC in Oberpfaffenhofen Germany and Fucino as backup. In addition GCS elements are deployed at the LEOP centres Darmstadt, Toulouse. Remote elements, like the five SBand TTCF stations, are deployed around the globe. The service will be provided to the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit in particular the ESA Control Segment Operations Engineer at GCCD, covering the following tasks Monitoring the activities of the Operations Service provider on its operations and maintenance activities of the Galileo Control Segment in the GCCs and the remote sites Followup the development, integration, verification and operational validation of the Galileo Ground Control segment within the context of the overall Galileo system Support the development of requirements for evolution of the Galileo Control Segment to improve operability Support the procurement process for the Operations Service Provider for the Ground Control Segment maintenance and operations aspects, and monitor their implementation Support and coordinate the interaction between the Operations and the Ground Control Segment providers, ensuring the coherency of the maintenance and operations concept for the Control Segment, at system, segment and element level Participation on Galileo related Anomaly Review Boards, Change Control Boards, reviews panels, as required Essential requirements For the accomplishment of the listed tasks, knowledge of the following is mandatory The service providers should have a University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering Significant experience of senior engineering activities in ground control of similarly complex computer infrastructure deployed for space operation related activities Good spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level Experience in working in an operational environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Experience in instructional design methodologies Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects Desirable skills A proven experience in a commercialindustrial environment andor experience related to flightconstellation operations in the Galileo project GIOVE, IOV will be considered an asset. Other information Fluency in English is mandatory Based at Oberpfaffenhofen D, the service will also require travel to ESOC, ESTEC, Fucino IT and other European sites Must be an EU national or possess a valid German Work Residence Permit The contractor personnel will be required to hold a Galileo Security Clearance to the level of Secret Planned start date is 15 April 2014 The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2014 To ensure your application reaches us please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html

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