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US Navys Nimitz CSG launches OIR missions against ISIS
2017-08-01 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The US Navys Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has started strike missions from the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in an effort to intensify the fight against ISIS.
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Space Consultants for Science Missions
2017-06-27 10:11:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Integrated Systems Development S.A. ISD is an independent organization established in Greece in 1998. ISD is active in the domain of Integrated Systems IS of guaranteed quality and performance. It is an RD organization working with system houses, software houses and integrated circuit manufacturers. ISD is also actively involved in the provision of specialist consultants within the Space Industry. ISD is currently recruiting consultants to work within Prime Spacecraft science missions throughout Europe. We are currently seeking candidates to fill roles in engineering domains Product Assurance consultants PA, SW PA You should have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Product Assurance role within the Space or Aerospace Industries. Your main duties will be to take an active role in the procurement of Spacecraft flight hardware, working within the Prime project team. You will actively support the subcontractor engineering review process and support the Prime in the project in the major system level reviews. Based at the Prime project premises, this role will require extensive travel throughout Europe to suppliers premises. RAMS consultants You should have a minimum of 3 years experience in the role of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety RAMS within the Space or Aerospace Industries. Your main duties will be to take an active role in the management of subcontractors and suppliers of engineering and flight hardware and the preparation of equipment inputs to the system RAMS FDIR for a Prime Spacecraft mission. You will actively support the subcontractor engineering review process and support the Prime in the project in the major system level reviews. Based at the Prime project premises within Europe, this role will additionally require extensive travel throughout Europe to suppliers premises. AIT Engineering You should have a minimum of 2 years experience in the role of Assembly, Integration and Test AIT engineer within the Space Industry working within Prime science or commercial Spacecraft projects. Your main duties will be to provide Test Procedures Sequences from Test Requirements, execute the tests on an engineering test bed or Spacecraft and provide completion test reports. You will also be required to support the test review process test readiness and completion reviews. The role will based within the Prime AIT team within Europe. The role will also require extensive travel within Europe, supporting the Spacecraft mechanical and environmental test campaigns. In the AIT support roles ISD are interested in recruiting expertise in both mechanical and electrical domains, with additional specific interest in subsystem experts Power, DHS, RF, AOCS and Mechanisms. Benefits It is ISD policy to recruit the best candidates available to support our Customer projects. We offer longterm contracts 1 3 years with better than standard market rates for suitable candidates. We also provide an excellent support package for our candidates working at customer premises. To apply Please provide a letter of introduction and your CV to the email address provided below.
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NASA is experimenting with VR to deal with isolation on missions to Mars
2016-10-19 18:00:35| Extremetech
Mars is a long way from home, and the trips between here and the Red Planet could be a long, lonely time. How can we keep astronauts from the psychological hazards of extended isolation in deep space?
Future Missions EO Technology and Frequency Management Engineer at ESTEC
2016-10-14 18:04:09| 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 Earth Observation. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The Technology Coordination and Frequency Management Section EOPSFT is responsible for two main tasks. First, the identification of technology requirements for future Earth Observation missions. A solid collaboration with the other divisions in the EO directorate and ESAs technical directorate is essential for this work. The nature of the work requires a wide knowledge in engineering disciplines with a natural inclination for learning and understanding new technologies. Second, the analysis and monitoring of the evolution of frequency needs for EO missions, including early concepts and potential interference conflicts with other communication services sharing the spectrum. The principle tasks in the area of EO Technology Development will include Supporting the identification of the technology requirements for future Earth observations missions Providing support to technology developments for future Earth Observation missions that are conducted in the technology coordination section Supporting missions under preparation through, e.g. participation to reviews, assessment of industrial results, evaluation of proposals in reply to calls Maintaining and improving the Earth Observation technology database Supporting the EO technology observatory function Supporting the interaction with ESAs member states on EO future technologies e.g. through dedicated information days. The principle tasks in the area of Frequency Management will include Supporting the preparation of technical studies and analyses related to frequency spectrum management and interference assessment Development and use of software tool based on STK and Matlab, such as RFI simulator, in line with ITU recommendations. Specific qualification requirements The Candidate shall have a university degree masters in Engineering or physics with relevant background and experience in space projects and associated technology developments. The Candidate should ideally have several years of experience in the development of advanced technologies preferably for space applications. Knowledge of techniques used in Earth Observation missions. Background in satellite system and subsystem technologies. Good interpersonal Skills. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Proficient in the English Language Spoken and Written. 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. 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 Provide prior to 7 November 2016 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference EOP62. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them to ESA by 11 November 2016, 13.00 hours.
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This week in space: Mars missions, a space blob, and a falling satellite
2016-09-23 17:00:45| Extremetech
We found a galaxy nursery inside a huge space blob, which is cool. There will probably also be a Chinese satellite falling out of the sky in 2017. Less cool.
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