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Climate Change May Lead to Low Newborn Weights in Poorer Nations
2015-10-02 11:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
HealthDay: Climate change is expected to bring about a host of health harms, and a new study suggests that a surprising addition to that list might be an increase in the number of low birth weight babies born in poor nations. The researchers looked at almost 70,000 births in 19 African nations. The births occurred between 1986 and 2010. The researchers hoped to assess the relationship between rainfall, temperature and birth weight. They found that that lower levels of rainfall and an increased number of very...
EPA's New Ozone Standard: Clean Diesel Technology Continues To Lead On Clean Air Ambitions
2015-10-02 03:11:09| oilandgasonline Home Page
The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement in response to the revised national ambient air quality standard for ground level ozone issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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HAPS Zephyr Software Development Lead
2015-10-01 19:05:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Airbus High Altitude Pseudo Satellite HAPS business which designs, builds and operates the world record breaking Zephyr solar electric UAVs is currently going through a rapid expansion process.Zephyr delivers a truly realtime satellite like capability and provides wide areas persistence at very low cost. Running exclusively on solar power and flying above the weather, typically at 65,000ft, Zephyr fills a capability gap between Satellites and conventional unmanned UAS.Airbus has a unique, demonstrated lead in the design, build and operation of HAPS allowing low risk access to world class development and an ability to evolve with advances in technology.A vacancy for a Software Development Lead Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Farnborough to work on the ZEPHYR aircraft project.You will manage a team software engineers tasked with the design, development and maintenance of flight control and flight management software for the Zephyr.Your main tasks and responsibilities will include To manage a team of software engineers tasked with the design, development and maintenance of flight control and flight management software for the Zephyr. To ensure the software engineers clearly understand the requirements for the allocated subsystems, the interfaces with the avionics hardware, the design, coding and documentation standards. To ensure progress is being made across the entire avionics software and be able to identify problem areas in need of more effort or resources in a timely manner to maintain the schedule and design goals. To liaise with the other subsystems teams such as, power and propulsion to ensure that the best overall solution for the Zephyr system is being implemented. To ensure the Software development is conducted in accordance with Airbus Defence and Space processes and standards for certification.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Leadership of a small team of software engineers in the development of real time safety critical software. Experience of embedded software. Experience of software development to recognised safety standards. Development of working procedure compatible with regulatory approval. To produce documentation including Test Plans, Test Schedules, Test cases, Test scripts from high level requirements and software design for embedded and desktop software. Liaising with the software developers and hardware engineers to identify resolve anomalous behaviour. The embedded software is being developed in C and so knowledge of this language is mandatory. Experience in automated testing and automated software test facilities with a view to informing decisions on future software testing strategy and test automation. Strong communication skills to engage with management technical colleagues. Ability to work to demanding timescales. A familiarity with the configuration control tools and code configuration strategies.Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached.To apply click here
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Transportation Woes: MTA's Cash Woes Could Lead to Higher Transit Fares
2015-09-30 18:21:09| Railroads - Topix.net
Straphangers may have to reach deeper into their pockets if the city and state continue to shoot down pleas for more funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. A report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and spotted by DNAinfo says that the agency may be unable to maintain a 4-percent fare hike cap if the city and state don't contribute more to the MTA's capital budget.
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Supply Chain Lead
2015-09-30 18:04:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Supply Chain Lead to support our customer in the Netherlands. Supply Chain Lead Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of a hightech European developer and manufacturer of satellite attitude and orbit control subsystems, propulsion and thermal subsystems and components, you will have the following responsibilities Definition, implementation and management of the Supply Chain Process and structure in lieu of the company process The SCL is responsible for an effective purchasing and procurement process Purchasing Record the need and propose an acquisition strategy Send RFQ to suppliers Evaluate the suppliers response and negotiate with the selected ones Prepare and send the POContract Procurement Manage supplier deliverables per POContract up to the acceptance of delivered goods Assess the supplier performance Assess the Supply Chain performance Responsible for lead time, Long Term Agreements with Suppliers, new supplier selection and rating and identification of a 2nd source supplier strategy Manage the distribution and storage process of purchased items The SCL will maintain an overview on inventory, the needs related to facilities and production tools by means of a facility management system. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in relevant field Extensive experience in mechanical purchase is mandatory Possess purchasing skills and experience in the areas of negotiation of contracts with suppliers Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Heerle. We welcome applicants who are available from November 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Micheline Blisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job NLSC2824 before 18Oct15. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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