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Science Operations Engineer Herschel SCJ 2748
2013-11-05 21:35:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2748.aspx Engineer is to provide support to the scientific user community instrument calibration teams. Objective To become expert in understanding how the attitude and control operations were performed on board the spacecraft and how they may be improved upon in postprocessing on the ground with the aim of reducing photometric uncertainties in the analysed data. Responsibilities Duties Answering helpdesk questions on instrument and spacecraft operations and data products associated with the spacecraft Participate in assessing and updating calibration information and in particular pointing information and its use in the standard processing pipelines Develop procedures for improving pointing information for all instrument modes of operation. Develop methods for handing special pointing problem cases To participate in acceptance testing of new software Perform data quality checking of observations with problematic pointing issues The specific services include Helpdesk Interactions with Scientists Spacecraft Expertise Learn about the technical issues associated with the ACMS system and its effects on the quality of the Herschel science instrument data products Data processing Checks of software delivered to the data processing system for handling pointing improvements Development of further pointing improvements based on improved knowledge of the effects of the ACMS system during operations Acceptance testing of data processing capabilities that include pointing improvements for each software update every 612 months in post operations Provide reporting on postoperations pointing improvements and final attitude and jitter errors and overall spacecraft performance statistics Test that improvements are applicable to and improve the products of the various instrument modes of operation and report assessment of the improvement on science products based on pointing updates Quality control Perform checks of problematic observations and their associated data for feedback to users Qualifications Experience Masters University degree, PhD preferred, in AstronomyAstrophysics, Physics or Engineering, or equivalent and relevant professional experience Essential Skills Specific expertise is required in the following areas Knowledge of space observatory instrumentation, acquired through missions operations andor development Understanding of techniques for accurate determination of spacecraft attitudes Experience understanding of farinfrared science instruments would be an advantage Experience in interacting with the scientific community Fluent in English Qualities The selected engineer must be ready to operate in a team environment and be able to interact with the astronomical community around the world. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Nr Madrid, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Radio Navigation Engineer SCJ 2747
2013-11-05 21:35:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2747.aspx Summary A Radio Navigation Engineer with experience of GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering to support the procurements actions and industry contracts. Objective To perform a diverse range of procurement support regard to the implementation of elements in the GMS Operational Chain mainly MSF, VTPMTPF and their subsystems. Responsibilities Duties Generic Support Tasks Assistance in preparation of invitation to tenders related to ESA Projects and RD activities and contracts technical followup Specific engineering support to space projects developed by ESA andor by major European industriesoperators Validation of designs by means of analyses, simulations, laboratory testing and field trials possibly in cooperation with third parties Design, implementation and testing tasks for technological projects Execution of internal RD activities through design, prototyping, analysis and simulations Simulation and testing in laboratory of Navigation systems and equipment Preparation of technical documents on above subjects Support to related demonstrations inside and outside ESTEC The work concerning laboratory activities will be performed based on the existing Radio Navigation facilities available at ESTEC The duties of this post will include in particular Supporting and followup the procurements actions and industry contracts with regard to the implementation of elements in the GMS Operational Chain mainly MSF, VTPMTPF, their subsystems and any other relevant facility and relevant deltadevelopment and modifications. Evaluation of contractors GMS element designs as part of the GMS Operational Chain in the areas of monitoring control of Galileo assets, archiving, realtime and offline mission monitoring, mission uplink and control, mission support, training and maintenance, identification of design deficiencies and identification of required solutions. Contribution to all GMS and System reviews and meetings for all topics related to GMS Operational Chain activities. Contribution to the GMS overall Engineering activities Requirements Engineering, Change Management and Baseline evolutions DCPDCNs, assessments of RFDRFWs, HWSW COTS, AIV support etc.. Supporting the assessment of the overall GMS operability and integrated logistic support ILS aspects of the GMS functions including the verification of the related operational procedures and the support to Operations related to operability and ILS aspects. Supporting the Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities in the area of the Operability Chain Facilities ensuring followup and monitoring of Industry IVQ activities and participation to formal verification activities, eg. Credit Collection at element and segment level in the area of the Operational Chain. Support the definition of the definition and preparation of test cases. Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Aerospace Engineering Background and experience on GNSS navigation performance and spacecraft system engineering Experience in project management and industrial procurement Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Radio Navigation systems and equipment They shall have strong knowledge on the design of satellite navigation systems, ranging and positioning techniques, RF, signal processing techniques, and digital navigation receivers The specialist shall in particular have several years of experience relevant with the GNSS1and GALILEO systems and equipment and have and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems They shall be specialist in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is 27th November 2013 Location of the position isNoordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday and life assurance Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Materials Engineer Contamination and Cleanliness SCJ 2737
2013-10-08 13:34:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2737.aspx Summary A rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to support ESA in their material physical and chemical laboratory investigations. Objective Amongst other tasks, the engineer will develop new test methods and procedures related to the analysis of outgassing tests and performing advanced data treatments coming from so called VBQC tests. Responsibilities Duties To set up and operate the microbalance systems to determine the outgassing properties of materials socalled VBQC systems Performance of tasks related to the assessment of particulate contamination either airborne or in fluids using the Particle Fall Out PFO method, automatic particle counting, or other adhoc test methods To develop new test methods and procedures related to chemical analyses in the field of offgassing and outgassing and contamination engineering. This includes GPC, GCMS, LCMS, HPLC, IR spectroscopy To design, to setup, to perform and to monitor non standard tests to meet space project requirements focussing on outgassing assessment To modify test facilities if and as required by mission environments To investigate chemical interactions related to materials and induced environment such as but not limited to contact with propellants, waste products Assist in the design and validation procedure and loading of a material database covering all disciplines performed by the section outgassing, offgassing, thermooptical properties, thermal characterisation, serving as a data repository for internal and external use with focus on outgassing data Improve materials and outgassing modelling capabilities within the section based on standard software packages or to be developed software Assisting general materials processes reviews as requested with a focus on cleanliness and contamination control Producing clear and professional reports. Qualifications Experience University degree or equivalent in Engineering or Physics Directly relevant industrial experience is needed for this post. Several years of experience in material physical and chemical laboratory investigations Essential Skills Familiarity with data acquisition systems and SW e.g. LABVIEW. Familiarity with database SW Familiarity with materials modelling software Fluent in English spoken and written Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 5th November 2013 Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Systems and EO data Engineer SCJ 2734
2013-10-04 15:35:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2734.aspx Summary Great opportunity for a bright engineer to join an existing team supporting the Earth Observation data processing team to build on hisher EO data knowledge and systems engineering skills. Objective The engineer will support the smooth running of the operational EO data processor and the validation of new systems when needed. In addition he she will be required to analyse the output data on a both a routine basis and during special test validation periods. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will support the existing team in the following tasks Support to the maintenance of the operational system, including liaison with ESA and the software developers. The preparation and execution of the EO data processor validations Conducting anomaly investigations Routine operations and data Quality control checks Monitoring and analysis of sensor performance The development of ad hoc scripts for data analysis. Qualifications Experience The engineer should have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject Experience of complex software systems Experience of Earth Observation data processing systems Experience of extracting and analysing senor performance data Some previous experience in software validation Preparation of validation plan and their execution. Also, knowledge with the involved documents requirements, validation plans and reports Essential Skills Knowledge of near real time data processing systems Knowledge of satellite data formats Fluent English language skills spoken and written Familiar with Quality Control documentation ICDs, Configuration Control, Reporting... Experienced with the Linux environment Desirable Skills Knowledge of IDL Knowledge of the SMOS mission DPGS, processors... Knowledge of Cal Val for radiometer instruments Previous experience in Quality Control for Earth Observation data Knowledge of satellite data calibration Previous experience in software development Qualities Must have demonstrated experience in the following areas Teamwork Analytical thinking Organisational skills Strong communications Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is 30 October 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Ground System Engineer SCJ 2733
2013-09-27 15:36:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2733.aspx Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced ground segment engineer to work onsite at ESTEC, supporting the S5P Earth Observation Mission within the GMES Programme. Objective To support definition, implementation and validation of the Ground Segment in collaboration with the S5P Project team, ESOC and DLR. Furthermore heshe shall support the preparation of the Spacecraft Inorbit Operations up to and including the Commissioning Phase Review. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include Support to the refinement of the Ground Segment Concept within the project team and in collaboration with teams in ESOC and DLR. Refinement and maintenance of the requirements for specific aspects of the Flight Operations Segment and Payload Data Ground Segment. Contribution to the definition of the Spacecraft to Ground Segment Interfaces and monitoring in collaboration with the Spacecraft and AIT manager proper implementation and verification of those Interfaces. Coordination of deliveries of the Level 1B and Level 2 processors to the PDGS developers and follow up corresponding integration and validation tasks. Monitoring of the implementation of the FOS and PDGS, ensuring compatibility between the Spacecraft and the Ground Segment Elements. Support Project Reviews at Satellite, GS and System levels. Preparation of prelaunch ground system validation activities, including generation of test plans and test data in collaboration with the S5P Ground Segment Manager and the Spacecraft and AIT manager. Coordination of daytoday prelaunch validation activities, organize test reviews and generation of reports. Participation in preparation and execution of the inorbit system validation and verification tasks, under the responsibility of the S5P Commissioning Phase Manager. Other tasks priority is the nominated Project, other support to be agreed with that Project Manager Participate to EOP ground segment reviews on other projects. Qualifications Experience University degree or equivalent in Engineering or Physics. 4yrs of directly relevant industrial experience. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Essential Skills Proficient in the English language spoken and written. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 16th October 2013 Location of the position is Noordwijk, the Netherlands Benefits Competitive package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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