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Navigation Engineer
2013-07-25 20:37:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Navigation Engineer in the Navigation Support Office, Ground Systems Engineering Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Navigation Support Office, and will be responsible for selected operationally related activities in some of the following areas support to the development, integration, validation, operations and analysis of the European Galileo projectrelated Ground System activities and analysis of Space Segment performance development, maintenance and operation of the ESA IGS International GNSS Service Analysis Centre and the associated GNSS ground station network precise navigation for constellations and formation flying precise orbit modelling for orbit determination and prediction, in support of ESA Earth orbiter missions projects in the field of satellitebased navigation carried out on behalf of internal and external customers. In the scope of these activities, participation in the following is required specification, development and maintenance of the necessary advanced software systems and tools, including quality and configuration management aspects specification and management of related studies. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering. Strong background in satellite navigation with particular focus on Galileo and EGNOS. Demonstrated experience in several of the following fields would be an advantage orbital mechanics space geodesy advanced estimation techniques software engineering and security including related standards development of mission critical software systems software configuration management. A practical experience of Unix or Linux workstations and personal computers and related software is expected. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and proven ability to convey technical matters clearly orally and in writing, to manage complex technical tasks frame contracts for necessary support by industrial staff are in place and demonstrated experience to work effectively with other highly qualified team members in a multiproject international environment. 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 05 September 2013. 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, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problem solving and decisionmaking exercises. 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, Poland, 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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Navigation Engineer GNSS
2013-07-24 11:35:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Navigation Engineer Responsibilities Duties Tasks Support to operations for Navigations department at ESOC orbit determination and GPS GLONAS. Qualifications Aerospace Engineer, Mathematician or Physicist. Required knowledge Satellite Navigation Fluent English. Desirable Knowledge Orbit determination. FORTRAN 7790 UnixLinux SW Development. Experience Experience is important but not essential Applicants should also be able to work effectively, both in a team setting and autonomously. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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Apple Buys Public Transit Navigation App HopStop
2013-07-22 18:36:17| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
After acquiring the crowdsourced location data company Locationary, Cupertino has picked up the public transportation navigation service HopStop for an undisclosed sum.
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GNSS Simulator aids navigation instrument developers.
2013-07-22 14:30:41| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Run on R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator, R&S SMBV-K101 option lets developers test GNSS receivers for effects such as obscuration and multipath propagation. In addition to test scenarios for A-GPS, Assisted Galileo (R&S SMBV-K67) and Assisted Glonass (R&S SMBV-K95) options are available. Digital communications standards are also supported, and R&S SMBV-K103 option enables simulation of relative position of flying object as well as its rotation at rotation rate of up to 400 Hz. This story is related to the following:Signal Simulators
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Apple acquires navigation service Hopstop
2013-07-19 23:43:53| CNET News.com
Apple has snapped up local transit and directions service Hopstop to bolster its mapping services. [Read more]
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