je.st
news
Tag: graduate
Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering
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 System Engineering This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Our team and mission The Mission Studies Office is responsible for assessmentdefinition studies and associated technology preparation activities of the ESA science missions in early phases 0, A, B1. The Office is organized in 2 sections, namely Solar System Missions Section, handling system definition studies in the field of solar system missions and Astrophysics and Fundamental Physics Missions Section, in the field of astrophysics and fundamental physics missions. The Mission Studies Office is part of the Future Missions Department, which has the overall responsibility for definition and technology preparation of future science missions, and for small missions implementation. Read more here. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities Various opportunities can be offered within the Office in the context of assessmentdefinition studies and associated technology development for future ESA science missions, either in the Solar System Missions Section or in the Astrophysics and Fundamental Physics Missions Section, depending on the background of the Young Graduae Trainee YGT. Activities identified where the candidate could play a role working alongside experienced engineers and physicists are Mission concept and mission profile tradeoffs Definition andor review of instrument and mission requirements Analysis of spacecraft design and related system budgets Studies of instrument accommodation at spacecraft level Instrument performance and sensitivitytolerance analysis Mission related Technology Development Preparation of study tools. 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 in the field of system engineering or other technical fields with a space mission background. Additional requirements In addition, 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. 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
Tags: system
young
engineering
graduate
Young Graduate Trainee for System Engineering for Lunar Exploration
2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration Programmes. 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 System Engineering for Lunar Exploration This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, Our team and mission The Lunar Exploration Office is responsible for the set up and implementation of a cooperation between ESA and the Russian Space Agency ROSCOSMOS on Lunar Exploration. The objectives are to flightprove technologies and capabilities for future exploration missions and to gain knowledge to plan safe, effective and efficient human exploration at the Moon. Within this cooperation framework, ESA will provide products and services to the upcoming Russian robotic missions, particularly to a landing mission planned in 20222023, followed by a sample return mission. The European contributions encompass several elements precision and safe landing, lowtemperature drilling and sample analysis instrument, landing site characterisation and operations support. Phase C of these elements will start in 2018 including detailed design, engineering models manufacturing and extensive testing in various facilities, contracted to European industries. The Lunar Lander Team is also supporting feasibility studies of other future lunar missions as well as related technological activities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.intESA Fields of activities The selected Young Graduate Trainee YGT will be assigned in support to the Lunar Exploration Office. The YGT shall work principally in support of the Phase C activities of the European elements in view of preparing the Critical Design Review. This includes the support of technical coordination activities between the Russian mission and system, and the European elements. The associated analyses and simulations, particularly in the area of landing Navigation and Hazard Detection and Avoidance shall represent a major part of the work. An additional focus on mission and system aspects shall be tailored depending on the precise needs at the time and on the capabilities of the selected individual. 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. In particular... Additional requirements Knowledge in one or more of the following fields is a plus simulation environment e.g. MatlabSimulink, computer vision. Applicants must be fluent in English andor French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. 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. 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
Tags: system
young
engineering
graduate
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
Tags: system
hardware
young
engineering
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
Tags: young
engineering
graduate
thermal
Young Graduate Trainee U.S. Canadian Space Policy
2017-10-20 17:11:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Director Generals Services. 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 U.S. Canadian Space Policy This post is classified F1. Location Washington, United States US Our team and mission The ESA Washington Office monitors, analyses, and reports on developments in the space sector of the United States and Canada. It serves as the liaison for the Agencys contacts in those countries, supports the establishment of such contacts, and promotes the Agencys programmes and activities. It is subordinate to the External Relations Department in Paris and it supports all directorates of the Agency. The Office operates with one ESA staff and one local employee. Fields of activities Under the direct authority of the Head of the ESA Washington Office, the Young Graduate Trainee will Support the search, collection, and analysis of information regarding U.S. and Canadian spacerelated policy and programmatic developments. As part of that task, the YGT will attend and analyse relevant events primarily in the Washington area as instructed e.g. conferences, hearings, meetings, etc. and prepare related notes and reports in view of the Offices reporting task Contribute to the daily operation of the Office Contribute to the preparation of Agency events in the U.S. and Canada Work on a dedicated studyproject to be defined in coordination with the YGT with relevance for the tasks of the Office Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains initiative to broaden experience 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 or in political sciences Additional requirements 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 the space domain and the U.S. political system is desirable. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 17 November 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 United Kingdom, 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
Tags: policy
young
space
canadian
Sites : [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] next »