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Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems GNC Engineer 1411052
2014-07-07 14:40:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESTEC in Noordwijk in The Netherlands. Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems GNC Engineer 1411052 Job Description The holder of this post reports functionally to the System Engineering Manager SREPNS of the Lisa Pathfinder mission and will work closely with the Software systems engineer, MechanicalThermal systems engineer and Electrical systems engineer. The AOCS is currently supported by existing TECECC expert. Within the project guidelines and constraints the duties will include the following The post holder is responsible for all control engineering activities relating to the Lisa Pathfinder Project up to the inorbit commissioning review. The expected launch date is mid 2015 and inorbit commissioning review nominally takes place 90 days after launch. The control systems engineering discipline relating to the Lisa Pathfinder Project mainly comprise of the Dragfree attitude control system DFACS, 15 coupled control loops as well as AOCS. The DFACS control systems is the main component for achieving inorbit demonstration of the unprecedented low differential acceleration noise for the two free floating Test Masses in the Inertial Sensor subsystem. In particular, correct tuning and robustness of the DFACS will likely define the ultimate performance of the Lisa Pathfinder mission objectives. Hence, the post holder will also have a major responsibility for verifying the science performance budget of the mission. Specifically, the main tasks of the post include Supervising the design and implementation of the DFACS and AOCS subsystems effectively finished. Supervising the verification of DFACS in particular performed by Industry AOCS verification is to a large extent finished. This includes the test planning, test procedure development, test execution and analysis of test results as well as taking part in nonconformance review boards. Monitoring the schedule of DFACS verification onground and inorbit commissioning. Supervising the DFACS user manual prepared by Industry for correctness. Supervising the inorbit commissioning of DFACS that will be performed by Industry. Liaison with STOC and MOC for the preparations of handover of the SC after inorbit commissioning for the DFACS. This involves following science operations simulations before launch and assessing nonconformant observations raised during such simulations for impact on DFACS. Verification of the DFACS and science performance achieved in his specific field of competence, supporting System Engineering manager on the definition of the flight operations constraints and procedures, and the mission operations the preparation and implementation of the launch and commissioning phase. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Fluency in English. An extensive insight and good experience in control engineering and verification of complex control systems is required. Strong interpersonal and good communication skills are required for efficient interaction with highly skilled industrial and scientific expertise as well as capability to work effectively with the ESA project team. Work Location Noordwijk, Netherlands Dates Application Deadline 14 July 2014 Start of Work 01.10.2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in the Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 14 July 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Navigation and Data Processing Segment Engineer
2014-06-30 19:41:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigation related activities The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Navigation and Data Processing Segment Engineer in the EGNOS and SBAS Division, EGNOS GNSS Evolution Programme Department, Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigation related activities. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, with resident assignment in Toulouse France. DUTIES The postholder will be deployed in the Development and AIV Section of the EGNOS and SBAS Division Navigation, and will report to the Navigation and Support Segments Manager. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for following and managing the industrial activities in the area of specifications, design, development and validation for the EGNOS V2 Central Processing Facility CPF Software sets and Hardware equipment ensuring that the System Platform EGNOS Evolutions and Development SPEED Navigation Kernel releases are produced and used in coherence with the equivalent CPF releases supporting the various Navigation kernels experimentation conducted using SPEED in the frame of EGNOS V2 V3, Africa and other test beds supporting the management at technical level of the industrial activities in the area of specifications, design, development and validation for the EGNOS V3 Software components and Hardware equipment part of the Data Processing Segment DPS ensuring that the CPFDPS Applications and Commercial off the Shelves COTS critical software meet the ESA and EGNOS development, certification and applicable navigation standards acting as the referent in the area of navigation performance allocated to CPFDPS and supporting at system level the project team in the area of navigation and services performance assessment contributing to Research and Development activities by proposing navigation kernel experimentations and improvements for supporting the various Navigation Test Beds activities of the Department supporting the system Qualification, Safety and AIV engineers in his area of expertise. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this position should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, physics or Computer science with proven knowledge and experience in the fields of Navigation and related data processing and performances aspects. It is also required to have sufficient knowledge of the Civil Aviation domain mission, organisation, standards, etc. Experiences in SBAS Systems, procurement of industrial activities, in safety critical software and realtime software development and verification is an asset. Candidates are expected to demonstrate organisation skills, good practical sense, being able to work effectively in a team and be able to autonomously take decision in his field of responsibility. A willingness to travel and the capability to work in a demanding international environment are also important attributes. 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 28 July 2014. 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, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 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, 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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Surgical Theater's Surgical Navigation Advanced Platform Receives FDA Clearance
2014-06-30 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Technology provides surgeons with advanced imaging and augmented reality capabilities in the operating room<br /> <br /> CLEVELAND – Surgical Theater, LLC today received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on the recently launched Surgical Navigation Advanced Platform (SNAP). The SNAP integrates with operating room technology to provide advanced 3D capabilities and augmented reality, allowing surgeons to enhance their surgery performance and "see what can't be seen." <br /> <br ...This story is related to the following:Medical & Health Care Software | Communications Software | Software
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Tablet-Based EFB Solution streamlines airline navigation.
2014-06-27 14:31:58| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
As electronic flight bag (EFB) solution for Windows® 8 tablets, FliteDeck Pro helps streamline use of navigational information for airlines, fractional business jet operators, and military fleet programs. Removal of paper contributes to weight conservation and reduced fuel consumption, while safety margins improve due to increased situational awareness. Users can choose from range of portable, secured, and installed EFB configurations, which are all centrally managed. This story is related to the following:Test and Measuring InstrumentsNavigation Systems | Navigational Aids | Planning Software
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Radio Navigation Security Officer
2014-06-23 10:39:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Radio Navigation Security Officer in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section, RF Systems, Payload and Technology Division, Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section. The incumbent will be in charge of defining and running Security Operations SECOPS for the Public Regulated Service PRS Laboratory and will be the main interface with the TEC Security Officer, the ESA Security Office ESO and the Galileo Security Office GSO. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for the maintenance of the laboratory infrastructure and will be the focal point for securityrelated matters in the division. In this role, the incumbent will be required to advise and debrief the Head of Section and the Head of Division on a regular basis and as required by operational exigencies. Specific responsibilities include the following producing, maintaining and updating related SECOPS procedures in line with the evolution of the ESA Security Directives and of the laboratory infrastructure, with a focus on improving operability safety security leading the maintenance of the accreditation file of the facility in cooperation with the ESA Security Office and other relevant parties ensuring correct operations of the laboratory in line with applicable security requirements and security operational constraints, in particular in the areas of asset classification and control and of physical, personnel and document security ensuring daily coverage of nominal and emergency operations in coordination with other security officers handling routine operational activities, such as the maintenance of required databases e.g. RFV, Equipment Clearances Debriefing, etc and action items, reporting on activities, supporting people working in the laboratory, organising equipment transportation, disseminating information and organising dedicated training or briefings as required contributing to the PRS experiments and to the operations of the laboratory equipment participating to the follow up of industrial contracts related to the field of GNSS security, technology development, laboratory tool and equipment procurement, etc When on duty and in the event of an emergency, the postholder is required to be able to act outside nominal working hours and, if necessary, to be able to reach the laboratory within a maximum of three hours. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in telecommunications or aerospace engineering and a good background in satellite navigation and security engineering applied to space systems. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, they should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administration. 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 18 July 2014. 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, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 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, 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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