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SPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEERS
2015-10-10 00:04:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Thorn SDS provides specialist consultancy and managed services into the European Space and Defence marketplace. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and technicians deliver critical services to our clients, often embedded within their core operational areas. Thorn SDS prides itself on being an exceptional company to work for a company that invests in our staff, one that provides development opportunities, training, career advancement opportunities all within a fun and inclusive English speaking culture. SPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEERS REF. SDS0212 Thorn SDS is looking for candidates ready to take the next step in their career in shaping the development of Europes space capabilities. With a wide range of Spacecraft Operations Engineer positions on offer, Thorn is able to deliver fantastic careers opportunities to qualified individuals. We are seeking candidates with knowledgeexperience in ANY of the following areas Operational support in the platform andor instruments area. Optical Communication Payloads Optical imaging sensors especially in the area of Spectrometry Operations, including Xband and PDHU subsystem management. Optical Communication Payloadss Operations Planning and Overall Ground Segment Verification Engineer. Datahandling Operations and Overall Ground Segment Verification All applicants require proven experience in similar roles in professional organisation within the space industry. Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany and be fluent in the English language, both spoken and written. Deadline for applications 18 November 2015 Thorn SDS is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Thorn SDS Space Defence Security
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Two Copernicus Spacecraft Operations Engineers
2015-10-09 14:04:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an opportunity for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work in the domain of satellite operations to start latest 1st of January 2016. The position is unlimited and permanent and based at our customers premises ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The submission deadline for interested candidates is 28th of October 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES This position is covering a Sentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineering service support request, within the Sentinels Copernicus Teams, to provide general operational support, both in the platform andor instruments area. This position is a fulltime longterm position and requires occasional travel within Europe, ca. 2 missions per annum. The Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE is responsible For the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Teams FCT during the operational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning, deorbiting.. For the participation to testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests of the above mentioned missions This SOE service team element within the Sentinels missions includes the following responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer providing support to the platform andor Instruments Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support general operational support Commissioning support general operational support of the assigned Sentinels Missions, and provide expertise on those areas to the any of the other Sentinels SOMs when required. The SOE is required to familiarise himherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures and tools that are needed to perform the Sentinel operations. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Demonstrated experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine either in Platform and Instruments Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and MUST Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Experience with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs Experience with ground segment integration and validation Experience in validation and verification of Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment DESIRABLE SKILLS Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment Familiarity with MUST Given the direct operational requirement of this service request, familiarity or previous experience in the operations of ESA Earth observation missions be highly valued 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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Das Blunder? VW blames engineers, not execs, for diesel woes, then bails on US diesels
2015-10-08 22:28:18| Extremetech
It's a couple of engineers who did it, not the executive suite, says VW's head of US operations. Let's see how that flies in a country (Germany) that reveres engineers.
Army Engineers Demonstrate Anti-Drone Technology
2015-10-08 06:47:56| rfglobalnet Home Page
Army engineers, who are seeking to adapt ongoing research to counter aerial systems that could threaten Soldiers, successfully shot down two aircraft as part of their final technology demonstration.
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Engineers Make Third Attempt To Fix Bridge in Portland, Ore
2015-10-08 01:19:20| ENR.com: Headline News
Portland's troubled Morrison Bridge, which spans the Willamette River, will receive its third deck in four years after Multnomah County engineers settled on an open-grid steel deck with a 2.5-in. layer of lightweight concrete to replace a faulty polymer decking system.
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