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Young Graduate Trainee for AOCS System and Hardware Engineering

2017-11-17 16:12:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for AOCS System and Hardware Engineering This post is classified F1. Location Noordwijk, Netherlands NL Our team and mission The Young Graduate Trainee YGT will be a member of the AOCS and Pointing Systems Section in the GNC, AOCS Pointing Division of ESA. With about 30 staff and contractors, the Division is happy to welcome YGT to contribute to the following duties, in the section PROJECT SUPPORT in the field of AOCS Attitude and Orbit Control Systems and Pointing engineering contributing to conceptual design studies for future missions monitoring the activities of industrial contractors during all phases of satellite procurement, from preliminary definition up to launch participating in project reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT contributing to the definition of technology development requirements for space missions and ESA technology programmes covering both long and shortterm needs managing mission enabling RD activities for AOCS and Pointing Systems generic architecture and modes and competitive Building Blocks including Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery FDIR, high accuracy pointing, managing technology development of AOCS sensors and actuators star trackers, sun and Earth sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers and Inertial Measurement Units, magnetometers, magnetic torquers, fostering advanced control, estimation and optimisation techniques LABORATORY WORK participating in laboratory work for the evaluation and testing of AOCS, pointing systems and associated sensors Pointing Systems Test Facilities, Sensor Test facilities CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COMMUNICATION monitoring scientifictechnological trends, to maintain stateoftheart expertise contributing to the diffusion of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency and ESA member states preparation and dissemination of standards and handbooks organisation of workshops and conferences. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int and websites of the main conferences organised by the GNC, AOCS Pointing Division ESA GNC Conference, ICATT and ADCSS. Fields of activities The Young Graduate Trainee will be involved in the prototyping and testing of new AOCS components and hardware in the AOCS Pointing Systems test facilities with emphasis on the following star tracker and image sensor testing, possibly including radiation effects modelling gyro and accelerometer testing sun sensor testing magnetic torque testing The Young Graduate Trainee will work together with a team of staff and contractors. The Young Graduate Trainee will be responsible for the design and production of test equipment both hardware and software, Test Plan production, Test execution and the development of data analysis tools. The Young Graduate Trainee will be responsible for producing test reports for each test performed and documentation for any test equipment and tools developed. As secondary task, the Young Graduate Trainee will be involved in AOCS design tasks, such as AOCS simulator modelling tools development, AOCS estimation and control design performance and robustness assessment and preliminary design of AOCS subsystem for early mission phases, participation to CDF Concurrent Design Facility in support of AOCS expert in charge. This Young Graduate Traineeship will provide to the selected candidate a solid background experience, technical skills and handson knowhow appropriate to develop further in Space engineering careers such as AOCS system engineering, AOCS integration and verification engineering, AOCS hardware design and production engineering, AOCS hardware procurement management, amongst others. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field is required. Additional requirements Good handson skills and practical experience are an asset. A good awareness of electronic design PCB layout, microcontrollers, basic circuit design and software coding, handson laboratory or test experience would also be important assets. An awareness of the key parameters and methods of operation of AOCS hardware would be highly beneficial. Experience in Visual CBasic, Matlab, Excel and Labview would be an asset. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. In addition to the above competencies, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. The applicants must be selfmotivated, have good problemsolving skills and a methodical approach to their work. The candidates must also have a flair for the analytical assessment of test results and the identification of trends as well as the ability to clearly document and communicate their work and results. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Young Graduate Trainee for Thermal Engineering

2017-11-17 16:12:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for Thermal Engineering This post is classified F1. Location Noordwijk, Netherlands NL Our team and mission The Thermal Division Ref. 1 is the centre of competence of the Agency in all areas related to thermal design, engineering and verification. It provides support to projects, preparatory programs and technology programs. Within this frame, the Thermal Control Section is in charge of all thermal control aspects for the support to projects and the development of thermal hardware technologies, and the Thermal Analysis Verification Section is the focal point for analysis methodologies, software tools and experimentaltest services executed in the Mechanical Systems Laboratory. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities 1. Thermal Design Modelling Perform thermal design and associated modelling, including steady statetransient analyses of instrument and satellites following familiarisation with project requirements and Agencys tools ESATANTMS. This may also include inflight correlation of thermal analysis models for ESA projects. 2. Cryogenics Investigate and assess cryogenic technologies active and passive coolers for applications in future ESA spacecraft and launchers 3. Heat Transfer Heat Rejection Investigate and assess heat transport technologies such as capillary and mechanically pumped twophase loops, singlephase loops, heat pipes for thermal control 4. Thermal Protection Investigate and assess thermal protection technologies both reusable and ablative for ongoing and future missions e.g. planetary exploration and sample return missions and reusable launchers. 5. Generic thermal control technologies Investigate and support the assessment of innovative and advanced technologies for the Thermal Control Subsystem e.g. tunable infrared emittance coatings with electrochromicbased solutions, phasechange materials, heat pumps, etc. Investigate specific thermal technologies for small satellites and CubeSats. 6. Thermal Analysis methods Research and development in the area of computational methods for space thermal analysis or multidisciplinary analysis e.g. a. techniques and tools for exchange of thermal analysis data with other disciplines such as structures e.g. development of SINAS b. cosimulation of thermal analysis models with other domains such as power or fluids c. next generation methods for radiative, fluidic or thermal analysis d. methods for improved tooltotool data exchange within the thermal domain development of STEPTAS. 7. Analysis methods in support of testing activities real time model correlation or identification of discrepancies between model and test data, analysis methods for new test instrumentation such as infrared cameras, data fusion of thermal analysis and test data, modelling of gas convection for cleanroom testing. 8. Mechanical Systems Laboratory Participation in the testing activities of the laboratory to get familiar with the organisation and execution of tests and the evaluation of test data. Participate to the development and acceptance of new test facilities, e.g. thermal cycling, CTE coefficient of thermal expansion. Useful references Ref. 1 Thermal Division homepage Click here Ref. 2 SINAS homepage Click here Ref. 3 STEPTAS Homepage Click here Ref. 4 IAMITT presentation Click here Ref. 5 ASSET presentation Click here Ref. 6 MSL presentation Click here Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. Additional requirements Specific required knowledge and interest are different, depending on the field of activity selected 1. to 5. Physics, thermal mechanical engineering university degree or equivalent, with basic knowledge of thermodynamics, radiative and conductive heat transfer, cryogenics, fluidthermal simulations, computer systems. 6. to 8. Thermalmechanical engineering with basic knowledge of thermal analysis, numerical methods and software engineering. 9. Mechanical engineering 10. Experimental physics or aeronauticalmechanical engineering. In addition to the above competencies, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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GS System Engineering Service

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Since 1979, Italian ACS has been a Software System Integrator. As a Payload Data Ground Segment specialist, ACS develops componentssubsystemsground stations for satellite data acquisition, processing and dissemination. The company is active in geospatial multisource applications development for planning and management of environmental risks infrastructures and realtime handling of large data streams. ACS offer to their customers the complete range of services from the collection of user requirements to operational activities support. Our German subsidiary ACSD provides consultancy service at EUMETSAT Darmstadt. Selected candidate will sign permanent full time contract and work at EUM premises. Besides an opportunity to work in international environment, ACS can offer competitive salary, attractive benefits package tailored to specific needs, training and career growth within ACS group, support for relocation to Darmstadt. For our activities in Germany, we are looking for a person to provide GS System Engineering Service. TASKS Support to the maintenance and evolution activities of the operational programmes Contribute to the maintenance, for all the operational ground systems, of a complete and consistent set of System Technical Documentation. Perform technical analysis of system architecture and specification evolutions or major upgrades of the operational ground systems, for interfaces coherence and compatibility check with other ongoing developments Define the IVV testing approach for major evolutions of the operational ground systems and contribute to the coordination of the installation, integration and verification of new systems into the Operational infrastructure Contribute to the various OPS TSS Projects and associated reviews, as required, providing System Engineering support during the design phase and contribute actively to the definition of the IVV activities Perform analysis, investigations and resolution of system level anomalies. Provide expert inputs to the SEP System Engineering Team Leader on all related activities as requested Support the OPS regular coordination processes, including CRBs and ARBs, as requested. Development of new GEO and LEO programmes Participate to the definition of the system architecture and interfaces between the multimission elements and the programme specific elements of the ground system In coordination with the system and interface engineers of the future ground segment, ensure that the definition and documentation of new interfaces are compatible with the methodology used in Operations this includes the use of common templates for Interface Control Document and the use of the same tool for maintaining the interfaces data dictionary Provide support to the definition of the IVV approach for the future ground systems SKILLS University degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to the job profile Able to work effectively in English Knowledge and experience with the following Extensive experience in the analysis of systems applications and modelling At least 5 years demonstrated experience in the field of systems engineering and architectural design Strong background in the use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities e.g. Vitech CORE, Enterprise Architect Sound knowledge of space and ground system engineering processes, and system and software lifecycles and standards. Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering methods, techniques and tools Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS. Experience in Integration, Verification and Validation IVV of complex systems Knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas Satellite monitoring and control systems including Flight Dynamics and SC Simulator aspects Data processing Dissemination Archive systems Ground Stations EU national or valid work permit for Germany CV in Europass format

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