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Young Graduate Trainee for Support to Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera
2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Science. 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 Support to Mars Express Visual Monitoring Camera This post is classified F1. Location ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada, Spain Our team and mission Mars Express is the first European mission to Mars, launched in 2003 and still operational nowadays, the operations being coordinated by the Mars Express Science Ground Segment at ESAC, Madrid. The mission is analysing the planet at all levels from the interior up to the magnetosphere, providing very high resolution images and mineralogy information of the surface, probing the Martian subsurface waterice deposits, monitoring the atmosphere gases and its interaction with the solar wind in the magnetosphere, and even observing regularly the two Martian moons Phobos and Deimos. The Visual Monitoring Camera VMC onboard Mars Express has been used extensively in the last 10 years for outreach purposes, but only recently in 2016 it was upgraded to the status of scientific payload and started to perform scientific observations, with a new international science and technical team coordinated at ESAC in Madrid. Mars Express related information httpsci.esa.intmarsexpress httpswww.cosmos.esa.intwebmarsexpress Visual Monitoring Camera related information VMC blog httpblogs.esa.intvmc VMC twitter httptwitter.comesamarswebcam VMC image archive httpwww.flickr.comesamarswebcam Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities The main goal of this Young Graduate Trainee YGT project is to provide adequate support to the MEX Science Ground Segment team for the operations, data processing, archiving and distribution of the data obtained by the Visual Monitoring Camera VMC, providing scientific and technical support in all the necessary areas to maximise the scientific outcome of the data. These tasks cover the preparation of science observations, maintenance of the new data processing pipelines, support to the final archiving and distribution of the data files to the community as well as support for scientific analysis of the images. Moreover the use of VMC images will be extended to educational purposes, with the preparation of scientific and technical use cases for students worldwide. 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 The following skills would be desirable Programming skills, especially knowledge of IDL andor Python language Experience in science data handling andor image processing Experience with servers and unix operating system Experience in educational and outreach programmes and activities Interest in planetary science The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. In addition, 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. 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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Mars Express AOCS Engineer
2015-11-16 13:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join the Mars Express Flight Control Team based at ESOC, Darmstadt. This position is fully based on customer side ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The position is unlimited and fulltime. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES AOCS Support o Analysis of AOCS performance, react to onboard anomalies o Prime role in support for the star trackers monitoringperformance assessment, anomaly recovery, OBSW modifications as needed. o AOCS monitoring and Reporting Interface with Flight Dynamics o maintain MODFDICD Interface control document o manage update of onboard ephemerids o keep track of OCMs, update long term fuel plots, gyro performance estimations Operations Support o take part in small training Simulations o produce new procedures, or change and update existing ones o produce training material for Team o Retrieve lost data and other support for oncall engineer, in support of SOC typically every 68 weeks in rota SOC duty, average every 68 weeks o On call support o Validation of weekly command product received from Mission Planning and coordination of their uplink to the spacecraft may require working outside of normal office hours Gain general knowledge of other systemspayload Learn usage of simulator and test updated or new procedures Learn how to use the MUST Data Archive QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University or similar degree in aerospace, electronics or physics Minimum of 2 years experiences with operational aspects of satellites. MS Office Tools Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, VISIO, DOORS requirements management. In view of the complex interaction with numerous entities, you need to have good communication skills and the capability to manage complex and potentially stressful tasks. Good practical and analytical skills Demonstrated proactivity and problemsolving attitude are essential. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, in particular good knowledge of Platform and AOCS subsystems Good operational experience Experience with MOIS tools Ground Segment knowledge at system level Familiarity with SCOS2000 mission control system Familiarity with operational simulators Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Team player, ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Selfstarter, able to work independently with little or no supervision BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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Mars Express Mission Planning Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2013-02-27 12:37:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for over 35 years Worldwide. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Staff are supported by local Country based offices We offer our staff a number of additional benefits and assistance For our activities in ESOC we are currently seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. Task The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation. Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools. Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers. Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements. Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution. Qualifications and Requirements Suitable candidates should hold a University degree in Engineering, Science or a related subject and preferably have some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning or space science. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc. Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or OnBoard Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but also ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be a plus. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid40105 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Mars Express Mission Planning SOE Reference G013052OD8 Application closing date 070313 Start date MayJune 2013 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.esa.int
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express mf
2013-02-25 11:37:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission Mars Express is Europes space mission to planet Mars. The Mars Express orbiter started science observations in January 2004, and since then it has been delivering an incredible amount of scientific results. Routine operations of Mars Express are supported at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, by a dedicated team of spacecraft operations engineers and a combined team of spacecraft controllers shared with Rosetta and Venus Express mission. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to join the Mars Express Mission Control Team at ESOC in Darmstadt to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. As an SOE, you will typically perform the following tasks necessary for planning Mars Express spacecraft operations in Mars orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with the Flight Dynamics staff, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, you will also be expected to contribute to the following other flight operations Contribute to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the on board Data handling engineers Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission e evolution. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date from May to June 2013. The duration of the position is linked to the mission duration, which is at least until the end 2014, plus a mission extension until end 2016 likely to be approved in 2013. Your Qualifications Suitable candidates should hold a university degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering or scientific subject and preferably have some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning or space science. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc.. Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or On Board Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be assigned to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor Linux operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but also ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packages e.g. MatLab, SciLab would be an advantage. Fluent written and spoken English is required. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply trough httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId328joblistId1with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date March 13th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express Mission
2013-02-20 12:37:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Toulouse France, New Delhi India and Malaysia We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Spacecraft Operations Engineer Responsibilities Duties Tasks General The MARS Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation. Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools. Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers. Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements. Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution. Qualifications Suitable candidates should hold a University degree in Engineering, Science or a related subject and preferably have some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning or space science. Required knowledge Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or OnBoard Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage.The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but aso ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be a plus. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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