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Onboard Computer Data System Engineer
2021-05-07 13:14:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of EDP Electromagnetics Components Data Power Systems Engineering. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The OnBoard Computer Data Handling Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD on turnkey onboard HW Data Handling solutions with an emphasis on Platform and payload data handling architectures and their building blocks equipmentunits, modules and key components. Units such as onboard computers, mass memories, remote terminals, instrument control units. Digital and analogue signal processing electronics for payloadplatform control functions. Frontend acquisition and processing chain electronics. Onboard data transfer interfaces, buses and associated protocols high and low speed. Platform data handling functions related to security, data authentication, encryption, compression, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Use of microelectronics devices. except for RF payloads. With regards to RF Payloads, you will report to the Head of Section and, within the technical fields described above, the main tasks and responsibilities will include Providing technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of platform and payload data handling systems throughout all project phases. Participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals. Identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution. Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agencys technology programmes. Defining, initiating and supporting RD activities covering both long and shortterm needs. Fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with an emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures. Laboratory activities, as required. Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise. Contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Specific qualification requirements The candidate shall have Master or PhD in electronics, networks, telecommunications or a related field. At least 5 years of professional experience in the fields of space hardware related to platform and payload data handling equipment units, modules and boards. This includes the ability to design, review and simulate analogue and digital electronics for data handling units use of FPGAprocessorsmicrocontrollers, singlepointfailurefree circuitry, failure containment techniques and use of COTS with radiation mitigation techniques. Proactive attitude to solving problems. Good organisational skills. A very good working knowledge of spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge in the following fields will be considered as asset Design and Use of Data Handling Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE. Design, validation and verification of AIML Processing Algorithm inferred on HWSW platforms. Design of electronic boards for radiation testing of analogue and digital circuitry based on COTS. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Prior to 4 June 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TECEDP718 RTCTECEDD00718 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 7 June 2021, 13.00 hours.
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PHYTEC Launches The phyCORE-i.MX7 System On Module (SOM) And phyBOARD-i.MX7 Zeta Single Board Computer (SBC) Based On NXP i.MX 7 Series Applications Processors
2016-02-26 01:22:55| electronicsweb News Articles
PHYTEC today announced thephyCORE-i.MX7 System on Module (SOM)and itsphyBOARD-i.MX7 Zeta Single Board Computer (SBC)counterpart
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New VICTORY Compatible Ethernet Switch and Vetronics Computer System Introduced by Curtiss-Wright
2015-07-27 12:31:13| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Second generation Digital Beachhead delivers 16-Ports of GbE Layer 2 switching/Layer 3 routing, embedded GPS, and multicore ARM processing at 50% size reduction ASHBURN, Va. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Defense Solutions division has introduced the next generation of its...
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United Airlines flights boarding after computer system crash
2015-07-08 17:37:41| Airlines - Topix.net
If you're headed to Dulles, FYI entire @United computer system is down. Boarding passes written by hand.
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Support to Computer System Engineering Service
2015-05-06 16:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A Spanish leader company in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific services with more than 45 years of experience working for NASA and 35 years working for ESA seeks a candidate for a Computer and System engineer. This work package is intended to provide a number of specialised services to support ESA in Computer System Engineering at ESAC for the missions science operations centres. The SREO Computer Support Group CSG is providing computer support to all science operations centres and science ground segments located at ESAC, either in development or in operational phase. Under this work package, service shall be provided to support ESA in system administration activities for those computer systems used for science operations and research activities. These computers are general servers or workstations mainly based on Linux and Oracle Solaris, Macintoshes, Technical PCs and for Office Automation activities. The environment also includes Disk Storage infrastructure, Virtual infrastructure as well as GRID and Cloud computing infrastructures. Systems can be physical machines or provided through virtual infrastructure. These systems are connected to networks organized by functions operational, office and development, external services, GRID, Cloud and administration networks. Specific tasks would include installation, configuration, deployment, integration, monitoring, administration and maintenance of these computer systems, scientific and commercial software installation and administration, data backup and retrieval, interface with IT vendors for quotation, installation and maintenance agreements, users IT support, defining and operating computers operational procedures, hardware inventory tracking. It specifically excludes ESA corporate informatics infrastructure services office automation, network, terminal servers, Lotus Notes, LAN and communications, which are provided and subject to separate Service Level Agreements SLA. Service Specific Information Position Instance SSCO08CCSG05 Position Instance Title Support to Computer System Engineer Service Job Class E3 ESA Competence E196 Sciences Operation Engineer Service Specific Tasks UNIX LINUX and SOLARIS, Macintosh and PC System management Installation, configuration, integration and setting up of new machines with appropriate operating systems and layered software Administration and operation management of computer systems System security management System upgrades, both physical and logical. User support mainly scientists and engineers Handle the mail aliases and mail distribution list. Handlingcheckingmodifying all backups. Definition, implementation and maintenance of computer operators procedures Issues of documentation and technical reports GRID related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Grid Engine Support users to adapt their computing tasks to the GRID infrastructure Cloud related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Eucalyptus Cloud middleware Knowledge of other Cloud middleware is an asset Contact with hardware and software suppliers Definition of hardwaresoftware needs and quotation requests for new purchases and maintenance contracts Locking hardware incidents calls and following the call history. Assisting technician when on site. Others Installation and maintenance of storage SANNAS infrastructure Installation and maintenance of Virtual Machines Installation and maintenance of compute clusters Interface with external ESA corporate informatics infrastructure service providers Design of network setup requirements and follow up of implementation Request of new network connections. Output and Service Performance Monitoring ESA will formally define the service delivery in terms of delivery times, performance targets and similar measurable parameters Key Performance Indicators. This shall be agreed with the service provider and shall be assessed, and modified as needed, during regular progress meetings typically monthly. The service provider shall manage the service provision and provide ESA with the necessary data and corresponding evidence. The service provider shall be measured and assessed on the basis of Installation, configuration, integration, administration and operation management of SREO computer systems at ESAC in cooperation with the CSG computer system engineers Availability of the SREO technical and scientific computer environment at ESAC. Definition and maintenance of SREO computer operational environment and associated operational procedures Resolution of the user support and data centre incidents and change requirements Implementation of tasks according to science operations priorities Iterations with science operations centres teams Iterations with teams external to the SREO department Interactions It is expected that the service support provider will be able to interact freely with any member of the following institutions involved in science operations work All missions science operations centres and science ground segments teams External elements of the science ground segments if required, under the supervision of the ESA internal part of the science ground segments ESTEC science support office IT services ESA corporate IT and IT procurement services ESAC local facilities management services External IT providers In addition to the above, frequent interactions are expected to take place with the Head of the SREO CSG, as well as with other potential providers of similar service within the SREO department. Specific Qualification Requirements Specific knowledge is required in the following areas GRID technology Grid Engine Cloud computing Storage SANNAS technologies Solaris System management Linux RedHat system management Virtualization technologies Backup technologies PC Windows and Macintosh system management Scientific user computer support Network design and requirements Positions covered by this work package will require that the service personnel should possess a university education PhD or MSc in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience in line with the requirements of the job class. The selected provider must be willing to render the service in a team environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills, together with a proactive attitude to problem solving and customer focus are required. The service provider should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in written and spoken English, one of the official languages of ESA. Other Information The service is expected to be provided during normal ESA working days and working hours. Some provision should also be made to allow exceptional cases of oncall and or extra time support. APPLICATIONS Interested candidates should send cv and cover letter to seleccionisdefe.es. The job code must included on the subjet.
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