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Head of the ESTEC Health, Safety and Security Section
2015-11-20 12:04:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Resources, Facility Management and Communication The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Head of the ESTEC Health, Safety and Security Section in the ESTEC Facility Management Division, ESA Facility Management Department, Directorate of Human Resources, Facility Management and Communication. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES Under the direct authority of the Head of the ESTEC Facility Management Division, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring that security management procedures are properly implemented at ESTEC and will also provide security advice to the ESTEC Head of Establishment who, as appropriate, issues security instructions in compliance with relevant local legislation and ESA policy and procedures. Moreover the incumbent will oversee internal divisional Health, Safety and Environmental management and ensure its compliance with applicable ESA and Dutch rules and legislation. The Head of the ESTEC Health, Safety and Security Section will more specifically be responsible for ensuring the physical security of the ESTEC site and buildings this includes, in particular, the proper performance of the contracting company that provides guarding, fire prevention and firefighting services monitoring the compliance of the ESTEC establishment resources manpower, tools and standard operating procedures with ESA security regulations and policies acting as the ESTEC specialist focal point for security training, security awareness improvement and security advice required by establishment staff and contractors liaising with the national and local authorities for securityrelated matters in the field of business continuity, coordinating the implementation at ESTEC of the departmental business continuity policy ensuring the proper functioning of the divisional health and safety management system, in line with all relevant Dutch health and safety legislation and ESA health and safety policy developing and monitoring the structures and procedures necessary to promote safe working conditions within the Division responsible for the ESTEC general purpose infrastructure overseeing all aspects inherent to fire safety, or any other risk generated by facility management activities at ESTEC ensuring the proper functioning of a divisional environmental management system, which must be in line with the relevant Dutch environmental legislation and the ESA environmental policy working closely with the ESTEC Health Safety and Environmental Unit, which oversees the implementation of a Health and Safety management system for the whole ESTEC establishment acting as focal point for emergency planning relating to physical protection of the site, in case of accident or incident, of calamity response or of crisis management. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, including substantial experience in a similar position. It would be an advantage to have a professional certification or membership of a professional association in one or more of the following fields security, business continuity, health and safety. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be resultsoriented and be able to drive change in a multicultural environment. Applicants should be able to establish effective working interfaces both within and outside ESA. Significant experience in management of security services and health, safety and environmental management in large establishments is highly desirable. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 17 December 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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.
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Engineering Support on Cold Atom Interferometry for Future Missions at ESTEC
2015-05-11 05:04:55| 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 candidate shall provide engineering support within the Future Missions Division EOPSF of ESAs EOP Directorate. Previous EO missions such as GRACE, CHAMP and GOCE have successfully made precise gravity field measurements and improved our knowledge of the geoid, but future followon mission concepts such as GRACE 2 or ESAs Next Generation Gravity Mission are pushing electrostatic gravity gradiometers to their performance limits. Atomic quantum sensors have the potential to drastically increase the performance of inertial measurements. Recent lab results show that it is possible to build a reliable system for the use of atom interferometry on vehicles and for space applications. Cold Atom Interferometry CAI will enable the realization of inertial and gravity sensing payloads with unprecedented sensitivity. A series of CAI studies whose elements are very much interrelated has been planned along a roadmap. In parallel to this, small activities more related to CAI technology have been implemented, particularly to exploit the combination of different kind of accelerometers. The provision of this support will follow the developments in the above activities and parallel studies, and in general the tasks include Reviewing Technical Notes TNs and related documents, and actively participate to progress meetings related to ongoing CAI activities 3 ongoing1 starting mid2015, Supporting elaboration of SoWs for future CAI activities, and subsequent support to the monitoring of the execution of these activities including review of TNs and related documents, Investigating and proposing parallel studies on CAI technology for space applications, supporting interactions with other ESA departments e.g. TECMM and SRES, national agencies and space industry in order to propose more reliable and compact CAI technology, Performing internal studies to assess the results of external activities on CAI, including to define and maintain CAI systemlevel budgets and to perform performance studies. A series of 4 specific tasks have been defined Task 1 Support to monitoring EOP CAI studies Study of a CAI Gravity Gradiometer Sensor and Mission Concepts Started in Feb. 2015 Development of ultravacuum chamber for cold alkali atom chamber experiment Started in Oct. 2014 Laser system Development of CoolingRaman laser source with enhanced operational features Planned to start by mid2015 Hybrid atom electrostatic system for satellite geodesy initiated Task 2 Internal studies on CAI activities Task 3 Preparation on next activities planned in the Roadmap Task 4 Investigation in CAI technology for space application The work is carried out in close cooperation with specialists in the different domains as well as with the scientists andor data users proposing the mission or expected to use its results. The work in general requires a systemoriented perspective where the needs of the users and the technical and cost constraints have to be balanced so as to provide overall architectural analyses and finally detailed system and element designs that support credible estimates of performance, cost and schedule. Specific qualification requirements University degree Masters or PhD in engineering research in a related field, A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience post Degree, Good communication and technical writing skills, Good organisation skills, Methodical and proactive, Good general knowledge of ESA EOP missions, and in particular of future gravity missions based on CAI technology, Strong and demonstrated background in CAI technology, and in particular in laser systems and quantum sensors, and in its applications to space, Experience of daytoday contact with international experts and partners in the field. 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 at latest 29 May 2015 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Andy McGarry, at email andy.mcgarryaurora.nl quoting reference EOP44a. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by midday 4 June 2015.
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Bistatic SAR Mission Engineer at ESTEC
2015-05-11 05:04:55| 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 candidate shall provide engineering support within the Future Missions Division EOPSF of ESAs EOP Directorate. In 2013, ESA received an offer from the National Commission for Space Activities of Argentina CONAE to launch a small satellite with the SAOCOM1b satellite, and to collaborate during the mission exploitation phase. The main SAOCOM1b payload is an Lband polarimetric SAR instrument. This offer, together with previous bistatic SAR mission proposals and science and technical developments during the Earth Explorer BIOMASS mission, provides a unique opportunity to the Earth observation science community and ESA to Demonstrate at global scale the science capabilities of an Lband activepassive satellite constellation through dedicated inorbit experiments. Leverage previous investments in Lband technology and mission studies by ESA and ESA member states. Secure valuable feedback within a short time frame on the scientific potential of Lband SAR mission constellations. The provision of support will follow the developments in the above activities and parallel studies, which mainly consist of the following Planning of L and Cband bistatic SAR missions including mission scenarios definition, mission acquisition optimisation and implications at system level, e.g. regarding operations and ground segment System engineering support at platform, payload and mission level Support to the development of versatile platforms for convoy missions in the range of 500 kg max. with 150 kg payload. A series of 3 specific tasks have been defined Task 1 Mission planning and mission definition Updating and improving the internal mission planning tool. Coordinating inputs from scientific institution and external entities Maximizing by optimisation the scientific acquisition Provide feedback from mission optimisation to the spacecraft and mission design Task 2 Support to system engineering including a proactive role in the definition of payloadplatformlauncher interfaces Maintain and crosscheck all systems budgets. Coordinate, maintain and secure coherent interfaces between payloadplatform and launcher Maintain relevant requirements Perform system level analysis and designs Maintain and followup resolution of actions at system level derived from industrial contracts Coordinate technical inputs from external entities, outputs from industrial contracts and ESA internal support Review tasks in the framework of industrial activities Task 3 Support in the definition of a generic 500 kgclass platform Maintain and crosscheck system track all platform systems budgets. Coordinate, maintain and secure the definition of a set of interfaces between payloadplatform and launcher Maintain relevant platform requirements Perform system level analysis and designs Coordinate technical inputs from external entities, outputs from industrial contracts and ESA internal support Review tasks in the framework of industrial activities Perform configuration assessments Perform platform system designs The work is carried out in close cooperation with specialists in the different domains as well as with the scientists andor data users proposing the mission or expected to use its results. The work in general requires a systemoriented perspective where the needs of the users and the technical and cost constraints have to be balanced so as to provide overall architectural analyses and finally detailed system and element designs that support credible estimates of performance, cost and schedule. Specific qualification requirements University degree Masters or PhD in engineering RD in a related field, A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience post Degree, Good communication and technical writing skills, Good organisation skills, Methodical and proactive, General knowledge of ESA EOP missions, in particular SAR missions, Knowledge on SAR payloads and SAR performance will be a strong asset, Experience of daytoday contact with international experts and partners in the field., Capability to coordinate a large amount of inputs, Capability to synthesise, summarise and take conclusions, A proactive approach, with initiative and capability to work independently, Problemsolving oriented attitude, Experience in mission analysis and system engineering in general. Experience in system engineering on SAR mission is an asset, Experience in small platforms is an asset, CAD software, Matlab, STK and Excel knowledge is an asset, Knowledge on optimisation techniques is an asset, 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 at latest 29 May 2015 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Andy McGarry, at email andy.mcgarryaurora.nl quoting reference EOP44b. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by midday 4 June 2015.
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Assistant Controller ESTEC TIA
2014-02-11 15:36:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our main customers ESAESTEC, located in Noordwijk, we are currently looking for an Assistant ControllerAdministrator, who will give support to the project control activities within the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department. Tasks and Responsibilities ESAP tasks Support to the Project Control of ARTES Programme Creating the fund reservations for the activities and CCNs Initiation of the shopping carts for the activities Initiation of the shopping carts for all CCNs Initiation of the TEB nominations Initiation of the RFxs Creation of the draft purchase orders. Update and submission for approval of the PO based on the draft negotiated contract Update and submission for approval of purchase orders once the shopping carts cc have been approved. Other related tasks Follow up to ensure outline proposals are processed properly Monitoring progress and follow up with technical officers for the timely delivery of the draft Statement of Work Checking TEB nomination composition proposals against the TEB manual rules Informing contracts officers of approved TEB nominations Informing contracts officers of the approval of the RFxs and assigned ITT no Reminding technical officers to arrange CRBs for CCNs and if necessary organizing CRBs Informing contracts officers of approval of shopping carts CCs. Adding documents related to above tasks to Eclipse Document Management System e.g. SoW, TEB nominations, ITT documentation, CCNs, etc. Keeping the ARTES 345 Procurement workflow file uptodate with the information related to above tasks Flagging issues for discussion at the Weekly Divisional Meeting Support to generate and maintain Key Performance Indicators General Administrative Support to the departments Project Controllers and Management Support Office. Experience and education University Degree in Business Administration and at least 2 years of working experience in the field Strong Administrative skills Practical knowledge and experience of ESA procurement process and system Several years handson experience providing Administrative support to ESA Projects Experience and handson knowledge of ESAP software, and other ESA corporate software tools Strong practical PC skills using MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge and experience of ESA Eclipse Document Management Software Good communication skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Proactive with good attention to detail Good organisational skills and ability to manage complex tasks in a dynamic environment A fluent knowledge of the English language is required. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Aerospace, High Tech and Offshore industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an AOES Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitmentatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format. Click here to create a Europass CV.
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