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Radio Navigation Engineer
2018-02-27 22:25:58| 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 PLT RF Systems Payload and Technologies. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The work includes design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on radio navigation receivers as a key System Verification Tool. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include GNSS Systems Implementation, Integration, Verification and Experimentation including 1Preparation, execution and analysis of simulations and Test Campaigns 2Development and usage of Radio Navigation receivers and other System Verification Tools. Support to the Galileo project in the monitoring of industrial contracts forthe design, development and verification of radio navigation receiversand their technologies, including hybridisation, and other System Verification Tools, and for studies on radio navigation, includinggenerating technical requirements and statements of work Following andor overseeing experimentation and validation activities related to GALILEO Test User Receivers and other GALILEO SystemVerification Tools in liaison with engineering staff in the area of timing, user characterisation and UERE budget assessment. Following andor overseeing evolutions of System Verification Tools inline with evolutions of GALILEO system, for example in Navigation Signal and Message, etc., and organising the subsequent related experimentation and validation. Participation to GALILEO System related Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities to support the definition and preparation of test cases making use of the GALILEO System Verification Tools validation capabilities and to identify, characterise and followup System anomalies. Participation in the overall Radio Navigation RD roadmap for the definition of high TRL activities with emphasis on the areas of Radio Navigation receivers and other System Verification Tools. Specific qualification requirements PhD or MSc in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, as well as experience in these fields. Specific and Strong knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including latest trends in robust PNT. Specific and Strong knowledge and experience on the design, development and testing of Radio Navigation receivers, including signal processing, positioning algorithms, Radio Frequency, multiantenna and sensor hybridisation aspects. Strong experience at user level with satellite navigation receivers and satellite navigation positioning, integrity algorithms and robust positioning. At least 4 years experience relevant with GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment including receivers and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and autonomously. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Fluent in the English language spoken and written. Knowledge of another European language is an asset. The following competencies would be an asset Knowledge on EGNOS Overlay System, including the extension to GALILEO support and associated integrity functions. Familiarity with SafetyOfLife systems, with Advanced RAIM ARAIM techniques and with RTKPPP techniques. Familiarity with authentication and encryption techniques that could be relevant to expected GALILEO OSCS evolutions in these domains. 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 in line withESA Job Class. 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 prior to 21 March 2018a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nlquoting reference TECPLT425. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before submitting them by 27 March 2018, 13.00 hours.
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Radio Navigation Engineer
2018-02-27 13:25:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a Radio Navigation Engineer E3 to join our Ajilon Technology Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands Ajilon Technology Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Ajilon is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 115 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed The work includes design, analysis, implementation and testing of radio navigation systems, with emphasis on radio navigation receivers as a key System Verification Tool. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include GNSS Systems Implementation, Integration, Verification and Experimentation including preparation, execution and analysis of simulations and Test Campaigns, development and usage of Radio Navigation receivers and other System Verification Tools Support to the Galileo project in the monitoring of industrial contracts for the design, development and verification of radio navigation receivers and their technologies, including hybridisation, and other System Verification Tools, and for studies on radio navigation, including generating technical requirements and statements of work. Following andor overseeing experimentation and validation activities related to GALILEO Test User Receivers and other GALILEO System Verification Tools in liaison with engineering staff in the area of timing, user characterisation and UERE budget assessment. Following andor overseeing evolutions of System Verification Tools inline with evolutions of GALILEO system, for example in Navigation Signal and Message, etc., and organising the subsequent related experimentation and validation. Participation to GALILEO System related Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities to support the definition and preparation of test cases making use of the GALILEO System Verification Tools validation capabilities and to identify, characterise and followup System anomalies. Participation in the overall Radio Navigation RD roadmap for the definition of high TRL activities with emphasis on the areas of Radio Navigation receivers and other System Verification Tools. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required PhD or MSc in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, as well as experience in these fields. Specific and Strong knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including latest trends in robust PNT. Specific and Strong knowledge and experience on the design, development and testing of Radio Navigation receivers, including signal processing, positioning algorithms, Radio Frequency, multiantenna and sensor hybridisation aspects. Strong experience at user level with satellite navigation receivers and satellite navigation positioning, integrity algorithms and robust positioning. At least 4 years experience relevant with GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment including receivers and good knowledge of Radio Navigation simulation and testing systems. The following competencies would be an asset Knowledge on EGNOS Overlay System, including the extension to GALILEO support and associated integrity functions Familiarity with SafetyOfLife systems, with Advanced RAIM ARAIM techniques and with RTKPPP techniques Familiarity with authentication and encryption techniques that could be relevant to expected GALILEO OSCS evolutions in these domains. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and autonomously. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC is the largest site and the technical heart of ESA. This nursery of European space activities is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands. At ESTEC, about 2500 engineers, technicians and scientists work handson with mission design, spacecraft and space technology. Almost all ESA projects except launchers are managed from ESTEC. In Noordwijk, people work on science missions, manned space missions, Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites. ESTEC provides extensive testing facilities to verify the proper operation of spacecraft, such as the Large Space Simulator LSS, acoustic and electromagnetic testing bays, multiaxis vibration tables and the ESA Propulsion Laboratory EPL. Please send your CV to technologyaerospaceajilon.nl before 23032018
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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Innovative OnBoard Satellite Navigation Technology
2018-02-23 18:25:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Navigation. 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 Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Innovative OnBoard Satellite Navigation Technology This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the GNSS Evolution Programme Implementation Office, GNSS Evolution Programme Strategy Division, Directorate of Galileo Project and Navigationrelated activities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website. Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the GNSS Evolution Programme Strategy Division The GNSS Evolution Programme and Strategy Division is responsible for elaborating programmatic analysis and recommendations for the navigation evolution related activities, and for coordinating and implementing technology research, system activities related to evolutions and upgrades of the European GNSS Infrastructure, including among others establishing and maintaining the strategic planning for navigation activities encompassing ongoing programmes and planned future activities, and coordinating ESA inputs with the European Commission elaborating the ESA contribution to the European navigation strategy and plans implementing preparatory activities, technology and studies of the evolutions of the European GNSS infrastructure coordinating and supporting the European Commission and GSA with respect to the GNSS evolution RD activities definition, execution and monitoring of activities leading to an optimal use of navigation satellites for scientific purposes, in coordination with the Navigation Science Office Overview of the field of research proposed A research fellow is sought to engage in independent research in one area related to innovative technology for Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS. The specific research topic will fall either in the area of novel technologies for GNSS satellite payload or platform, including technologies that may bring significant advantage to the system in terms of improved system performance, new services, increased systemsatellite reliability, additional flexibility, and reduction of service timetomarket or disruptive concepts for satellite navigation in space, addressing technologies that could enable a complete change on the current paradigm to Positioning, Navigation and Timing PNT. In the first category of novel technologies for GNSS satellite payload or platform, the following potential topics are proposed New onboard clock technologies vapour cells, trapped ions, cold atoms, optical clocks Advanced timing subsystem approaches clock ensemble combinations, remote clock steering New Laser RetroReflector LRR technologies, including detection and timing capabilities Accelerometers onboard Space weather instruments onboard radiation, plasma, magnetic field. In the second category of disruptive concepts for PNT, some examples of potential topics are proposed Xray pulsar navigation Quantum sensors for navigation Quantum communications for PNT Neutrino communications for PNT. The research fellow shall demonstrate the feasibility, interest and added value of advanced concepts for consideration in future navigation systems from space. The Research Fellow will work in close cooperation with the GNSS Evolutions team working in the future GNSS and with technical specialists in various relevant fields. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information A good knowlege or experience of the financial regulatory framework systems Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline e.g. aeronautical engineering, telecommunication engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics. Additional requirements Applicants should demonstrate relevant research experience in one ore more of the proposed research topics. They will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. data analysis, software development, synthesis, communication, presentation. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. 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 09 March 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. 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, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underreresented 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
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GNSS Receivers and Integrated Navigation Systems Engineer mf
2018-02-14 17:26:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for a GNSS Receivers and Integrated Navigation Systems Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Ottobrunn. The successful applicant will join Navigation Products. What can you expect? You will join the PRS Receivers Team and contribute to the ongoing development of the PRSOS SW Receiver and the EndToEnd Navigation Simulator. In that role you will be involved in various development activities where you will define, implement, and test navigation algorithms and features. With more than 60 engineers and almost 20 years of experience, the Airbus Navigation Department is one of the leading expert groups in Europe for the development and implementation of the European satellite navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo. In your daily activities you will Support the development of Galileo PRS and OS software receivers, algorithms, and features. Support the evolution of the Galileo system with respect to PRSOS navigation signals and performance. Operate and support the development of the EndToEnd Navigation Simulator for navigation signals performance analysis. Support the definition and development of new tools for navigation signals performance analysis. Define, plan, and conduct testing activities in laboratory as well as measurements campaigns. Interpret measured data and evaluate test results. Support requirements derivation for the Galileo PRS and OS software receivers. Create and maintain system engineering documents and technical reports. Present the achieved results in front of national and international customers, industrial partners, technical meetings, symposia and conferences. Contribute to new ideas and applications related to satellite navigation on PRS related aspects. We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and experiences Masters degree in an Engineering discipline such as Navigation, Telecommunication, Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or equivalent. Good theoretical knowledge of satellitebased navigation systems, navigation signals, receiver architecture and performance. Deep understanding of GNSS receiver technology and signal processing techniques inside GNSS receivers, such as acquisition, tracking, data demodulation, channel decoding, PVT computation, interference detection and mitigation. Experience with INS integration, sensors hybridization, and integrityRAIM algorithms. Proven experience in SW development and good knowledge of C. Ability to analyze complex technical problems and define innovative solutions. The candidate shall be in possession of a national security clearance or in the position to acquire one. A fluent level of English language is required. The knowledge of German language is considered an asset. Good communication skills and team working attitude. Capability to work in an international environment. Please apply for this vacancy at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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Navigation System Engineer mf
2018-02-14 17:26:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for a Navigation System Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Ottobrunn. The successful applicant will join Navigation Products. What can you expect? You will join the PRS Receivers Team and contribute to the ongoing development of the PRSOS SW Receiver and the EndToEnd Navigation Simulator. In that role you will be involved in various GNSS activities where you will define, implement, and test navigation algorithms and features. With more than 60 engineers and almost 20 years of experience, the Airbus Navigation Department is one of the leading expert groups in Europe for the development and implementation of the European satellite navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo. In your daily activities you will Support the development of Galileo PRS and OS software receivers, algorithms, and features Support the evolution of the Galileo system with respect to PRSOS navigation signals and performance Operate and support the development of the EndToEnd Navigation Simulator for navigation signals performance analysis Support the definition and development of new tools for navigation signals performance analysis Define, plan, and conduct testing activities in laboratory as well as measurements campaigns Interpret measured data and evaluate test results Support requirements derivation for the Galileo PRS and OS software receivers Create and maintain system engineering documents and technical reports Present the achieved results in front of national and international customers, industrial partners, technical meetings, symposia and conferences Contribute to new ideas and applications related to satellite navigation on PRS related aspects We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and experiences Masters degree in an Engineering discipline such as Navigation, Telecommunication, Software Engineering, Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent. Knowledge of satellitebased navigation systems, navigation signals, and receiver architecture. Experience in SW development and good knowledge of C. Good understanding of GNSS receiver technology and signal processing techniques inside GNSS receivers is considered an asset. Alternatively, experience with INS integration, sensors fusion, and integrityRAIM is considered an asset. The candidate shall be in possession of a national security clearance or in the position to acquire one. A fluent level of English language is required. The knowledge of German language is considered an asset. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a team working attitude are desired. Please apply for this vacancy at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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