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Engineer for Development of Technologies for Navigation Systems for Space Applications

2021-02-11 16:12:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Your mission The Institute of Space Systems in Bremen designs and analyzes future spacecraft and space missions launchers, orbital and exploration systems, and satellites, and assesses them with regard to their technical performance and cost. It applies stateoftheart methods of multidisciplinary engineering in system design and analysis for example, a computerized system for concurrent design. The Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems Department focuses on the capability to analyze, design, develop, implement, simulate, test, and verify attitude and orbit control systems AOCS guidance, navigation, and control GNC systems for space applications and their components. This involves a range of disciplines, including requirements management, systems engineering, algorithm development, software implementation, systems analysissimulationverification, and hardwareintheloop testing. The GNC Systems Department is also conducting research and development of promising and strategic technologies for AOCS and GNC systems. The GNC Systems Department is actively involved in several internal and international projects. This encompasses among others the project ReFEx Reusability Flight Experiment, the project CALLISTO an international cooperation between DLR and the space agencies JAXA Japan und CNES France, and the EU H2020 project EURISA with partners in France and Switzerland. The work comprises th development of navigation technologies for different space flight applications. Within this context, we are looking for scientific staff members to conduct the following tasks within the Navigation Research Group Development of strapdown integration algorithms for inertial measurements in scenarios such as space transportation, operation in the vicinity of Earth and other planetary bodies, and landing on the Moon, Mars, and asteroids Development of navigation filtersdata fusion algorithms with the focus on the combination of inertial measurements and measurements of GNSS receivers, cameras, star trackers, altimeters, Sun sensors, etc. Modelling of realistic environments, dynamics, and sensor signals Full characterization of inertial sensors Integration and utilization of sensors such as cameras, IMUs, etc. in a realtime environment Projectactivity results documentation, presentation, and publication Commitment to group activities such as maintenance and development of laboratories, development and improvement of procedures, knowledge management, or acquisition of external funding Your qualifications Successfully completed university degree on masters level or equivalent according to 7 II Tarifvertrag ber die Entgeltordnung des Bundes TV EntgO Bund in the domain of aerospacespace engineering, control engineering, mathematics, computer science, or similar Practical experience in methods of sensor data fusion and state estimation KalmanFilter Knowledge in the area of inertial navigation and GNSS navigation Good programming skills in C, C, MATLABSimulink Fluent in written and spoken English, ideally with work experience abroad Experience with scientific publications articles in peerreviewed journals, conference contributions, etc. Conformance with the personal requirements for handling of export controlled goods and information according to German, European and American export control laws Willingness to domestic and international travels on official business Practical experience with methods of inertial navigation is desired e.g. modelling of space vehicle dynamics modelling of inertial sensors strapdown integration algorithms in different types of reference frames estimation of sensor parameters Experience in modelling complementary sensors such as GNSS receivers, cameras, star trackers, altimeters, Sun sensors is a plus Experience in methods of parameter estimation is advantageous Experience in handling hardware is ideal PhD in the area of INSGNSS navigation is an advantage Supervision of Bachelor or Master theses desirable Mastery of written and spoken German is an advantage Your benefits Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalleled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy places great value on a healthy family and worklifebalance as well as equal opportunities for persons of all genders fmx. Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates. Apply via DLRs website.

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EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer

2021-01-20 16:14:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer Deadline for applications ASAP Job Description For our client we are looking for an EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer for their location in Taufkirchen, Germany. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the European satellite navigation systems in the field of system engineering, performance and new services architecture. You will work with the Airbus Navigation Department at the Airbus site Taufkirchen near Munich. With more than 80 engineers and 20 years of experience it is one of the leading expert groups in Europe for the development and implementation of the European satellite navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo. Tasks and Responsibilities Contribute to the development of system concepts for navigation service evolutions Management of performance assessment and system modeling Contribution to service concepts for robust positioning by integrity and authentication Analysis of system requirements and reflection into system design Development of software prototypes to test and tradeoff concepts and algorithms Data processing based on available Airbus evaluation software. Requirements Master diploma in Mathematics Physics Aeronautics and Astronautics or Geodesy German at least business fluent is an asset English at least business fluent Demonstrated experience in satellite navigation systems, in particular GPS, EGNOS or Galileo Sound mathematical background for algorithm development is a plus Experience with Python, alternatively C or Matlab Good overview on satellite navigation concepts at system and user level with specialization in one particularly related field is required Understanding of requirements flowdown into system design and system engineering cycles is required A Person with good interpersonal and very good verbal and written communication skills A person which works autonomously and shall be able to analyse complex technical problems. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultant directly on phone number 31 0 71 579 55 44.

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Radio Navigation Engineer

2020-12-22 10:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Radio Navigation Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 2173361 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking an experienced space Radio Navigation Engineer to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAESTECs Commercial User Segment Navigation System Validation Section in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC. The work includes evaluation, design and analysis of ground and user segments technology for radio navigation and earth observation systems. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include main task Support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of professional and commercial grounduser products for radio navigation and earth observation through ESAs cofunded RD programs e.g. GSTP Element 2, NAVISP and Incubed Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO, RD and Testing activities in the fields of system and mainly receivers performances for sensor stations and user receivers Support to earth observation projects mainly for the ground technology Support to DTEC Navigation Laboratory for the design, implementation and operation of complex testing setups. This is a fulltime position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is February 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate shall have A Master degree or PhD in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science. At least 4 years of relevant work experience in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, including direct experience on GNSS and Earth Observation Proven knowledge of project management techniques, system engineering processes, system development lifecycle e.g. V model, project execution and follow up Specific knowledge on products and services using space borne earth observation in the ground and user segments Specific knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including architectures of multiGNSS receivers, high accuracy positioning RTK, PPP and robust positioning, navigation and timing Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications The following competencies would be considered an asset Proven knowledge and handson experience on processing and testing techniques for multielement antennas beamforming, antenna calibration Experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, in particular related to positioning and testing techniques and safety standards Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their applications to radio navigation andor earth observation. Note Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. What can Terma Offer? 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 Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply exclusively through our website httpswww.terma.comcareersapplytoopenpositions and upload a cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date January 24th 2021 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. In line with ESA security requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them. Privacy Notice By submitting your job application you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this Privacy Notice, including Termas Privacy Policy as referenced below and are providing your consent to Termas storage and processing of your personal data accordingly. 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Radio Navigation Engineer

2020-12-21 12:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Radio Navigation Engineer who will work for ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS The work includes evaluation, design and analysis of ground and user segments technology for radio navigation and earth observation systems. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include Main Task Support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of professional and commercial grounduser products for radio navigation and earth observation through ESAs cofunded RD programs e.g. GSTP Element 2, NAVISP and Incubed Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO, RD and Testing activities in the fields of system and mainly receivers performances for sensor stations and user receivers Support to earth observation projects mainly for ground technology Support to TEC Navigation Laboratory for the design, implementation and operation of complex testing setups. REQUIREMENTS Master degree or PhD in telecommunications, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or computer science, as well as experience in the following fields At least 4 years of relevant work experience in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, including direct experience on GNSS and Earth Observation Proven knowledge of project management techniques, system engineering processes, system development lifecycle e.g. V model, project execution and follow up Specific knowledge on products and services using space borne earth observation in the ground and user segments Specific knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including architectures of multiGNSS receivers, high accuracy positioning RTK, PPP and robust positioning, navigation and timing Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications The following competencies would be considered an asset Proven knowledge and handson experience on processing and testing techniques for multielement antennas beamforming, antenna calibration Experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, in particular related to positioning and testing techniques and safety standards Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their applications to radio navigation andor earth observation. Only EU nationals candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Deadline 28012021 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD Take up duty will be agreed taking into account how the coronavirus situation develops.

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Radio Navigation Engineer

2020-12-21 10:12:19| 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. Overview The work will be performed onsite at ESTEC within the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality TEC. The work includes evaluation, design and analysis of ground and user segments technology for radio navigation and earth observation systems. The principal tasks and responsibilities will include As main task, support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the development of professional and commercial grounduser products for radio navigation and earth observation through ESAs cofunded RD programs e.g. GSTP Element 2, NAVISP and Incubed Support to Navigation Projects e.g. EGNOS and GALILEO, RD and Testing activities in the fields of system and mainly receivers performances for sensor stations and user receivers Support to earth observation projects mainly for the ground technology Support to TEC Navigation Laboratory for the design, implementation and operation of complex testing setups. Specific qualification requirements University degree Msc or PhD in telecommunications, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering or computer science. Relevant work experience in telecommunications and signal processing or electronic engineering, including direct experience on GNSS and Earth Observation Proven knowledge of project management techniques, system engineering processes, system development lifecycle e.g. V model, project execution and follow up Specific knowledge on products and services using space borne earth observation in the ground and user segments Specific knowledge on Satellite Radio Navigation Systems, ranging and positioning techniques and technologies, including architectures of multiGNSS receivers, high accuracy positioning RTK, PPP and robust positioning, navigation and timing Experience in the implementation, maintenance and operation of complex Radio Navigation processing, simulation and test facilities for spacecraft, aircraft, maritime and land mobile applications The following competencies would be considered an asset Proven knowledge and handson experience on processing and testing techniques for multielement antennas beamforming, antenna calibration Experience in the field of autonomous vehicles, in particular related to positioning and testing techniques and safety standards Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their applications to radio navigation andor earth observation. Eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. Ability to work and communicate effectively in English. NOTE Candidates with less than 10 years experience shall provide the relevant academic transcripts in order to give a more complete candidate profile at the selection stage. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance by their national security administration. Being already in possession of security clearance will be considered an asset for the selection. 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. 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 25 January 2021, please apply via ourJob Application form quoting TECPLT671 RTCTECESG00671 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 29 January 2021, 13.00 hours.

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