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Aviation specialists to develop new TRANSIT system to increase airport operations at low costs

2016-07-11 01:00:00| Airport Technology

Aviation engineering specialists led by researchers from the University of Lincoln, UK, have secured a 1m research grant to develop a new aircraft routing and scheduling system that would help save time and money, and reduce carbon emissions.

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Meteosat Third Generation MTG Mission Operations Facility Engineer

2016-07-08 18:09:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

An exciting opportunity for Satellite industry professionals has just arisen. Europes Meteorological Satellite Organisation EUMETSAT is seeking a Mission Operations Facility Engineer looking to utilise and develop their existing knowledge and experience in an international environment. The key candidate shall be responsible for all engineering activities associated with the procurement and testing of the Mission Operations Facility and supporting its integration into the MTG Ground Segment, under the supervision of the MTG Mission Operations Facility Manager. Candidates require the following skillsexperience Solid experience with design, development and maintenance of satellite mission operations systems. Demonstrated experience in the management of industrial contracts preferably in the field of mission operations systems. Extensive experience in development or maintenance of Mission Control software using SCOS2000 Proficiency and experience in the use of relevant standards such as CCSDS and ECSS Strength in analysis, synthesis and presentations of complex problems and solutions Familiarity with mission operations systems in a 247 operational environment. Knowledgeexperience in any of the following areas would be considered advantageous Familiarity with satellite simulators Experience in the development or maintenance of other relevant software e.g Flight Dynamics, Mission Planning software, automation software Experience in full ground segment lifecycle support, including launch and commissioning preparations. All applicants must have a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline along with experience leading a small technical team. Applicants must be EUMETSAT member state nationals with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written. To apply or find out more please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int, job ref VN 1624

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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2016-07-08 18:09:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for two LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineers. Main responsibilities Tasks and Responsibilities You will work in the Operations and Services to Users Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team, where depending on the level of experience, skills and overall team needs, responsibility will be taken for the operations of in orbit subsystems and or instruments, as well as for the operations preparation and operational conduct of in orbit verification for those subsystems and instruments on the MetopC satellite. Furthermore, this may also include support to the onboard software management, simulator configuration, automation of routine analysis or other activities included within the scope of activities of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. You should establish effective working interfaces with the satellite operations activities of other operations engineers and analysts, and external teams responsible for mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, you will support system and operations preparation activities for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for JasonCS Sentinel6. You will support operations during normal working hours, as well as supporting the oncall operations engineer rota, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Spacecraft Operations Team on a 247 basis. Your tasks will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B Provision of operational expertise to platform subsystems andor payload instruments and or onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition of additional automated analysis and checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESA and Industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces Support the definition and eventual execution of MetopA inorbit technology testing and endoflife operations. Support to the operations preparation and early operations of MetopC Update, verify and validate the subsystem or instrument procedures and associated operational documentation for MetopC, including support to Satellite System Validation Tests and other Ground Segment Validation Testing Participate in MetopC Satellite InOrbit Verification Testing. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the JasonCS Sentinel6 development. Ideal candidate Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you should have demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. You should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner with minimum supervision. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognise opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language and have a knowledge of the other. Good communication skills would be also an advantage. Desirables Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage to have the following experience and skills Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Any programming skills in particular Python is used to support automated routine telemetry analysis. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU EEA 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 Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eu

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B&G Foods to shift Mama Marys manufacturing operations to North Carolina facility

2016-07-08 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

US-based B&G Foods plans to relocate manufacturing and warehousing operations of Mama Mary's from Spartanburg facility in South Carolina.

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Columbus STRATOS Operations and System Engineer

2016-07-07 15:06:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

CAM Space www.camspacegmbh.de is a competent partner and consultant for companies involved in the aerospace and defence industries. Columbus is the European part of the International Space Station ISS. CAM Space is a longterm supporter of the Columbus project and has a very strong presence of engineers in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich. We are reinforcing our team in the Munich area. We are looking for you as Columbus STRATOS Operations and System Engineer mf Are you looking for a new and interesting activity in one of Europes most outstanding projects in the area of space flight operations for manned mission? This attractive position includes both mission related engineering tasks and onconsole shift operations. This could be your field of responsibility Start with the comprehensive training course to become a certified member of the STRATOS flight control team Participate in the onconsole activities to monitor and control the subsystems of the Columbus onboard systems Execute operations work related to the Columbus onorbit operations for Data Management Systems DMS, Communication Systems COMMS, Thermal Control Systems TCS, Environmental Control Life Support Systems ECLSS and Electrical Power Distribution Systems EPDS Develop and validate operational procedures and documentation Participate in the increment preparation processes Your profile requires A scientific or technical degree or equivalent qualification Interest for space missions Good English language skills Readiness to take on responsibility and good team and communication skills Permission to work in the European Union In addition the following experiences are considered as an asset Experience in the area of space missions Experience in international projects We offer Focused Training and performance oriented career development Competitive remuneration Opportunity to work in exciting challenging international projects In case you find our offer attractive please send your application documents via Email to careercamspacegmbh.de to CAM Space GmbH Dr. Bernhard Eberz Westendstr. 193 80686 Mnchen Germany

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