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XMM Newton Operations Scientist SCJ 2813
2014-08-11 17:42:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary We have a great opportunity for a wellqualified astronomer who is experienced in space observatories and space borne instrument calibration to work for Telespazio VEGA onsite at ESAC. Objective The scientist will work in the XMMNewton Users Support Group USG support the scientific users of the mission from proposal submission until the analysis of their data for scientific interpretation. The scientist must have strong background in astronomical research and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities Duties The service is required to support any of the following tasks Support to the Observing Time Allocation Committee OTAC The OTAC reviews all incoming observation proposals and determines which observations should be assigned observing time. Optimisation to the observations of accepted proposals The USG scientists assist astronomers in optimising the setup of the instruments to carry out the desired observation and assure the safety of the instruments. Maintenance of user support documentation and helpdesk service Users are kept informed about the status of the mission and about support services through extensive support documentation offered on the XMMNewton web pages. A helpdesk service operates to assist individual users with queries. Longterm mission planning To ensure that all high priority observations are performed, a long term observing plan is maintained and regularly updated. This includes arranging coordinated observations with other observatories The scheduling process and the scheduling of Targets of Opportunity The USG scientists participate in the process of observation scheduling. They have to be able to support, or replace, the scientific scheduler. In case of special astronomical events the schedule of observations may have to be changed at short notice. Therefore one community support scientist must always be contactable, including outside normal office hours, through an oncall service. This task is organised on a rota. Calibration and monitoring of the scientific instruments The scientific instruments are calibrated regularly and their behaviour is monitored continuously by the SOC Instrument Dedicated Teams IDT. The USG scientists participate in these IDT activities, this in turn helps them also to gain competence to help users interpret and understand their data. Participation on the activities related to the systematic processing of all scientific mission data as they become available through a pipeline in order to produce highlevel products of direct use by the scientific community and for ingestion the archive. In particular, the USG scientists are responsible for the quality control of the pipeline products. Participation in the production and regular updating of the XMMNewton source catalogues, most importantly in the definition of their content and in their scientific validation. Provision of user requirements for the Science Archive, checking their implementation, monitoring and improving its performance and its use by the community and interacting with the Scientific Archives Team at ESAC, with the aim of maximizing the value of the XMMNewton Science Archive, the tool for the astronomers to get access to the data and the main legacy from XMMNewton to the astronomical community. This is done by provision of the Archive Scientist as one of the members of the USG, who shares this responsibility with other team responsibilities. Performing scientific research using available scientific tools. However, this must under no circumstances interfere with the operational duties as defined above which always take priority. The policy established within the XMMNewton team for assigning time for research will be applied, as determined for all personnel, by ESA line management. The service position will be integrated in the Science Support team, and as such, keep the flexibility to assume eventually also SAS maintenance or integration activities, not exclusively linked to the Pipeline Processing System. Qualifications Experience Ph.D. or equivalent in astrophysics, physics or mathematics or related field, in the later cases with an astrophysical orientation. Essential Skills Suitable candidates must have a strong background in astronomical research with a good record of science publications in the astronomical refereed literature and with part of those signed by the candidate as first author. A few years working in research institutes or universities at postdoctoral level will be an advantage, as well as experience in satellite operations, support to astronomers using space observatories and space borne instruments calibration. Experience in international working environments is desirable. A scientific background in Xray astronomy in particular and experience in analysis of Xray data are required. Background in other astronomy areas will be an asset. Suitable candidates should have a good command of commonly used astronomical software, like IDL, and of the XMMNewton Science Analysis Software and the Xray specific software tools like XSPEC or FTOOLS in particular. Good knowledge of the XMMNewton instruments is expected. The candidate should be comfortable using computers and modern operating systems and have a background in developing small software programs to support the routine tasks of the group. Qualities The selected candidate must be willing to operate in an international team environment. Communication, relationship, management and teamwork competences are considered important for the post holder, together with good planning and organisational skills. The engineer should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. 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 1st September 2014 Location of the position is ESAC, Near Madrid, Spain. Benefits Competitive salary 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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Spacecraft Operations Engineer XMM INTEGRAL mf
2014-07-22 13:42:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer XMM INTEGRAL mf The Mission ESA operates two observatory missions, XMMNewton and INTEGRAL, from its operation centre, ESOC, in Darmstadt, Germany. The XMMNewton mission is an ESA Science mission that provides observations of Xray objects such as black holes, neutron stars or active galactic nuclei. XMM was launched in 1999 and is planned to be operated at least until at least the end of 2016. INTEGRAL is ESAs gamma ray observatory, which can simultaneously observe objects in gamma rays, Xrays and visible light. Its principal targets are violent explosions producing gammaray bursts, powerful phenomena such as supernova explosions, and regions in the Universe thought to contain black holes. INTEGRAL was launched in 2002. The INTEGRAL and XMM flight control teams are partially merged, so that in addition to their prime responsibilities, members of each team provide backup and oncall support for both missions. More information on the XMM and INTEGRAL missions can found using the links httpsci.esa.intxmmnewton and httpsci.esa.intintegral. The Challenge We are looking for a skilled Spacecraft Operations Engineer to primarily support the XMMNewton and INTEGRAL mission operations at ESOC in Darmstadt. The position will be to support the XMMNewton INTEGRAL missions, and with the possibility of later supporting other missions within ESOCs Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division. The primary areas of responsibility are to support the Spacecraft Operations Managers in the development of operations procedures for onboard thermal control of the platforms and instruments, deorbiting operations preparation, mission control system and simulator migration, and activities related to operations automation. The Spacecraft Operations Engineer for this position will have the following profile Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations onboard data handling, power, thermal, propulsion, instruments Knowledge of SCOS mission control system and procedure generation tools is desirable, where experience of XMM Integral specific tools FOP procedure preparation too FOPGEN, MOIS, Operational Simulator, Mission Control System, Database, Mission planning would be an asset Suitable qualifications for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for the XMM and INTEGRAL missions Previous spacecraft operations experience is highly desirable Experience of onboard data handling and onboard software management operations is desirable. Good communication skills and proven ability to work within a team Good written and spoken English is required. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in October 2014. Your Qualifications This position requires a person with University degree or similar in engineering, physics or related subject. Specific requirements for the position Essential skills are Experience in spacecraft mission operations Experience with subsystems and instruments Onboard Data Handling, Onboard Software Management, Power, Thermal, Eclipse operations Experience with SCOS Mission Control System Experience with spacecraft CDMU Experience with spacecraft operations procedure writing Experience with spacecraft operational simulators Experience with spacecraft operational databases Experience with Mission Planning Team player and selfstarter Desirable skills are XMMNewton andor INTEGRAL specific operational experience. The candidate must have the ability to multitask efficiently, and work on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and multiple missions simultaneously. This position is located at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Working time is normal office hours, with the engineer providing oncall support outside normal working hours. Occasional travel within Europe may be 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 ignore msofareastfontfamily symbol msobidifontsize 12.0pt 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 through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaAdministrationEditJobOffer.aspx?oeid1jobOfferId879 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 2nd, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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XMM Integral Data Handling Engineer MF
2014-07-15 12:42:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
XMM Integral Data Handling Engineer MF Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is a regular opportunity for experienced Engineers to work in the domain of satellite operations operations preparations either in our premises in Darmstadt. This position is part of a Spacecraft Operations Engineering service to be provided for astronomy and fundamental physics missions operated by ESOC. The service will be delivered to the XMMNewton and INTEGRAL missions primarily in the first instance, but with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division at a later stage of the service provision. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The primary areas of responsibility for this service are to support the Spacecraft Operations Managers in the development of operations procedures for onboard thermal control of the platform and instruments, deorbiting, mission control system and simulator migration and automation activities. The selected engineer will be required to familiarise himselfherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures, ground segment and its tools that are needed to perform the mission operations in detail Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and operations i.e. OBDH, PowerThermal, propulsion system, instruments Knowledge of SCOS and procedure generation tools is desired, where experience of XMM Integral specific tools FOP tool, FOPGEN, MOIS, Operational Simulator, MCS, Database, Mission planning would be an asset. Previous spacecraft operations experience is highly desirable Experience of OBDHOBSM is desirable. good communication skills and proven ability to work within a team are mandatory a good knowledge of the English language is mandatory QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE A degree qualified Operations Engineer with OBDHOBSM experience to join the existing Telespazio VEGA operations team at ESOC. Key personnel should have basic knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems and a detailed knowledge of at least one of the following subjects Data Handling subsystem Communications, Power Thermal subsystems Attitude Orbit Control subsystem. Experience in ESOC spacecraft operations and the ground segment components necessary for spacecraft operations is considered desirable. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Experience in missions operations Experience with subsystems and instruments OBDH, Power, Thermal, Eclipse operations Experience with SCOS MCS Experience with CDMU Experience with Procedure writing Experience with Operational simulators Experience with Operational databases Experience with Mission Planning Teamplayer and Selfstarter DESIRABLE SKILLS XMMINT specific operational experience 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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Intel Unveils XMM 7260 LTE Modem, Next-Gen Atom SoCs
2014-02-24 13:37:53| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
Intel on Monday introduced its next-generation LTE cellular modem and new Atom chipsets for mobile devices at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
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XMM Astronomy Operations Scientist SCJ 2762
2013-12-04 20:36:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary We have a great opportunity for a wellqualified astronomer who is experienced in space observatories and space borne instrument calibration. This post is based in Spain and the engineer will work on the XMMNewton mission data. Objective The scientist will work in the XMMNewton Users Support Group USG support the scientific users of the mission from proposal submission until the analysis of their data for scientific interpretation. The scientist must have strong background in astronomical research and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities Duties The service is required to support any of the following tasks Support to the Observing Time Allocation Committee OTAC The OTAC reviews all incoming observation proposals and determines which observations should be assigned observing time. Optimisation to the observations of accepted proposals The USG scientists assist astronomers in optimising the setup of the instruments to carry out the desired observation and assure the safety of the instruments. Maintenance of user support documentation and helpdesk service Users are kept informed about the status of the mission and about support services through extensive support documentation offered on the XMMNewton web pages. A helpdesk service operates to assist individual users with queries. Longterm mission planning To ensure that all high priority observations are performed, a long term observing plan is maintained and regularly updated. This includes arranging coordinated observations with other observatories The scheduling process and the scheduling of Targets of Opportunity The USG scientists participate in the process of observation scheduling. They have to be able to support, or replace, the scientific scheduler. In case of special astronomical events the schedule of observations may have to be changed at short notice. Therefore one community support scientist must always be contactable, including outside normal office hours, through an oncall service. This task is organised on a rota. Calibration and monitoring of the scientific instruments The scientific instruments are calibrated regularly and their behaviour is monitored continuously by the SOC Instrument Dedicated Teams IDT. The USG scientists participate in these IDT activities, this in turn helps them also to gain competence to help users interpret and understand their data. Participation on the activities related to the systematic processing of all scientific mission data as they become available through a pipeline in order to produce highlevel products of direct use by the scientific community and for ingestion the archive. In particular, the USG scientists are responsible for the quality control of the pipeline products. Participation in the production and regular updating of the XMMNewton source catalogues, most importantly in the definition of their content and in their scientific validation. Provision of user requirements for the Science Archive, checking their implementation, monitoring and improving its performance and its use by the community and interacting with the Scientific Archives Team at ESAC, with the aim of maximizing the value of the XMMNewton Science Archive, the tool for the astronomers to get access to the data and the main legacy from XMMNewton to the astronomical community. This is done by provision of the Archive Scientist as one of the members of the USG, who shares this responsibility with other team responsibilities. Performing scientific research using available scientific tools. However, this must under no circumstances interfere with the operational duties as defined above which always take priority. The policy established within the XMMNewton team for assigning time for research will be applied, as determined for all personnel, by ESA line management. The service position will be integrated in the Science Support team, and as such, keep the flexibility to assume eventually also SAS maintenance or integration activities, not exclusively linked to the Pipeline Processing System. Qualifications Experience Ph.D. or equivalent in astrophysics, physics or mathematics or related field, in the later cases with an astrophysical orientation. Essential Skills Suitable candidates must have a strong background in astronomical research with a good record of science publications in the astronomical refereed literature and with part of those signed by the candidate as first author. A few years working in research institutes or universities at postdoctoral level will be an advantage, as well as experience in satellite operations, support to astronomers using space observatories and space borne instruments calibration. Experience in international working environments is desirable. A scientific background in Xray astronomy in particular and experience in analysis of Xray data are required. Background in other astronomy areas will be an asset. Suitable candidates should have a good command of commonly used astronomical software, like IDL, and of the XMMNewton Science Analysis Software and the Xray specific software tools like XSPEC or FTOOLS in particular. Good knowledge of the XMMNewton instruments is expected. The candidate should be comfortable using computers and modern operating systems and have a background in developing small software programs to support the routine tasks of the group. Qualities The selected candidate must be willing to operate in an international team environment. Communication, relationship, management and teamwork competences are considered important for the post holder, together with good planning and organisational skills. The engineer should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. 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 19th December 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Near 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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