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Senior Command Data Handling Engineer

2019-05-31 15:29:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Command Data Handling Engineer Job Description Astroscale is seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Senior Command Data Handling Engineer at our facility based in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking to make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers mankinds continued use of space as an asset. This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for our missions. Whilst the candidate will primarily work in the UK, they will interact extensively with a larger team in Astroscales Japan Office and may expect to be required to travel to Tokyo as needed in support of Astroscale projects and operations. Responsibilities Lead development and design activities for the Command Data Handling Subsystems on Astroscale spacecraft derive and maintain subsystem requirements define and develop subsystem architecture perform tradeoff analysis of hardware software solutions Manage, subsystem data and processing budgets define FMECA and FDIR processes Coordinate with other teams at subsystem and at system level to define ConOps, ICDs, development and verification plans. Plan, prepare, lead, conduct electrical subsystems and system level verification tests, including environmental testing. Work with the UK based Ground segment and operations teams in support of our mission operations globally. Interact with partners and suppliers for the provision of CDH equipment. Support procurement engineers with specification, tradeoff and selection of CDH equipment. Participate in review of the deliverables in support of the project milestones. Essential Skills experience Diploma bachelor or masters degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineeringscience discipline. 5 years of commercial experience in electronic andor system design of Command Data Handling Systems for satellites. Demonstrable experience on designing systems that use industry defacto standards such as CCSDS, I2C, Spacewire, CAN, etc. Operational experience of CDH systems on spacecraft missions. Experience in developing and conducting test plans for spacecraft avionics. Good understanding of spacecraft mission lifecycle and milestones e.g. MDR, PDR, CDR, etc. Good understanding of system engineering managing requirements through the full project lifecycle. Desired Skills Experience Demonstrable experience of spacecraft design lifecycle at all stages from initial concept to design, test, and operations. Knowledge of software development methodologies embedded software engineering. Experience in FPGA fieldprogrammable gate array design using Verilog VHDL. Experience of analysis radiation tolerances and knowledge of radiation hardness assurance for Low Earth Orbit applications. A basic knowledge in the following areas debris removal, endoflife, inorbit servicing. Whilst the working language across all Astroscale divisions is English, proficiency in spoken andor written Japanese would be considered an asset. Location Astroscale UK Harwell, with some travelling to Astroscale Japan Tokyo About Astroscale Astroscale is the first private company with a mission to secure longterm spaceflight safety and orbital sustainability for the benefit of future generations. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions for satellite endoflife and active debris removal services in order to mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space.Headquartered in Japan and with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company approaching one hundred Space Sweepers and preparing to solve a growing environmental concern. In 2020, Astroscale will launch its pioneering technology mission, ELSAd one of the worlds first missions to demonstrate a fully capable active debris removal service. Astroscale Ltd ASUK was founded in mid2017 and has grown to approximately 20 staff. Located on the Harwell Campus near Oxford, ASUK is the home to Astroscales Ground Segment and Operations team, a Business Development office, and a Mission Systems engineering team for our upcoming servicing missions.

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Senior Spacecraft RF Communication Systems Engineer

2019-05-31 15:29:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Job Description Astroscale is seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Senior Spacecraft RF Communication Systems Engineer at our facility based in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking to make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers mankinds continued use of space as an asset. This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for our missions. Whilst the candidate will primarily work in the UK, they will interact extensively with a larger team in Astroscales Japan Office and may expect to be required to travel to Tokyo as needed in support of Astroscale projects and operations. Responsibilities Lead development and design activities for RF Comms subsystems on Astroscale spacecraft derive and maintain subsystem requirements define and develop subsystem architecture perform tradeoff analysis of hardware software solutions developing link budgets define FMECA and FDIR processes Coordinate with other teams at subsystem and at system level to define ConOps, ICDs, development and verification plans. Plan, prepare, lead, conduct subsystems and system level verification tests, including environmental testing. Work with the UK based Ground segment and operations teams in support of our mission operations globally. Interact with partners and suppliers for the provision of RFcomms equipment. Support procurement engineers with specification, tradeoff and selection of RFComms equipment. Participate in review of the deliverables in support of the project milestones. Essential Skills experience Diploma bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineeringscience discipline. 5 years of commercial experience RF design test of highperformance microwave communications systems for satellites. Understanding of RF communications and various modulation techniques. Experience using RF and microwave test equipment VNAs, spectrum analyzers and signal generators and simulation tools. Operational experience of RF systems on spacecraft missions. Experience in developing and conducting test plans for spacecraft avionics. Good understanding of spacecraft mission lifecycle and milestones e.g. MDR, PDR, CDR, etc. Good understanding of system engineering managing requirements through the full project lifecycle. Desired Skills Experience Demonstrable experience of spacecraft design lifecycle at all stages from initial concept to design, test, and operations. Experience of analysis radiation tolerances and knowledge of radiation hardness assurance for Low Earth Orbit applications. Whilst the working language across all Astroscale divisions is English, proficiency in spoken andor written Japanese would be considered an asset. Location Astroscale UK Harwell, with some travelling to Astroscale Japan Tokyo About Astroscale Astroscale Ltd is the first private company with a mission to secure longterm spaceflight safety and orbital sustainability for the benefit of future generations. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions for satellite endoflife and active debris removal services in order to mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space.Headquartered in Japan and with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company approaching one hundred Space Sweepers and preparing to solve a growing environmental concern. In 2020, Astroscale will launch its pioneering technology mission, ELSAd one of the worlds first missions to demonstrate a fully capable active debris removal service. Astroscale UK ASUK was founded in mid2017 and has grown to approximately 20 staff. Located on the Harwell Campus near Oxford, ASUK is the home to Astroscales Ground Segment and Operations team, a Business Development office, and a Mission Systems engineering team for our upcoming servicing missions.

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EPSSG Senior Space Segment Engineer

2019-05-24 13:28:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This post supports the cooperation with ESA on the space segment for the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG Metop Second Generation MetopSG programme. After an initial introduction phase at EUMETSAT, the duty station will be in the ESA establishment in the Netherlands ESTEC, Noordwijk. The post holder will report to the ESA MetopSG Project Manager as a member of the established joint Single Space Segment Team SSST whilst maintaining close coordination with the EPSSG Programme Manager in EUMETSAT. Up until the end of commissioning of both protoflight model satellites 2024 of MetopSG, the duty station will remain at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands and may be then moved to the EUMETSAT Headquarters afterwards DUTIES Represent EUMETSAT in the Single Space Segment Team SSST for technical and programmatic aspects In the role of Deputy Project Manager for MetopSG, assist and report to the ESA MetopSG Project Manager Support the ESA Project Manager in the implementation of the MetopSG satellite development activities, including management of industry partners Coordinate all matters related to the Space Segment and the deliverables exchanged between EUMETSAT and ESA Launcher Interfaces, Customer Furnished Item CFI instruments, Simulators, Databases, etc. Provide technical expertise on the satellite requirements and performance Maintain regular reporting and coordination with the EUMETSAT EPSSG team to ensure coherence of satellite and system development activities Coordinate programmatic activities relating to EUMETSAT CFI instruments, as required in the frame of the satellite preparation activities Provide technical support to the launcher interface definition and evolutions Support the definition and implementation of the launch campaigns of the satellites Support the preparation and execution of the Launch and Early Operations Phase LEOP Support the preparation and execution of the Satellite InOrbit Verification and Commissioning activities Support the definition and monitor the execution of the satellites storage activities Followup the health status of the inorbit satellites and organise support from Industry as required e.g. anomalies, complex operations, etc. Ensure that inorbit experience is taken into account for the preparation of the recurrent satellites Support to EPS Third Generation definition phase. QUALIFICATIONS University degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of ten years professional experience in Space Segment engineering, procurement and management, preferably in the frame of an Earth Observation satellite development programme Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to apply these to the interactions with teams having different or conflicting interests Proven ability to understandsynthesise complex issues and appreciate conflicting interests Capability to propose the steps necessary to control risks and guide critical decisions. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A4A5 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 8047 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable based on skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited based on their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. ABOUT EUMETSAT EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The closing date is 25th June 2019.

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Senior Cyber Security Research Scientist

2019-05-20 11:29:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Cyber Security is a European specialist in cyber security. Our mission is to protect governments, military and essential national infrastructure enterprises from cyber threats. We are over 700 experts based across our main locations in France, Germany and the UK, each with a Security Operating Centre, we also operate in the US and the Middle East. We provide a global cyber defence approach that aims to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats with a portfolio including managed security services, industrial control system offerings, encryption, key management and consultancy services. Our goal Protect our customers and support their needs with cyber security products. We are passionate about cyber security. If you share our passion, we want to speak with you. Description of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen within Airbus Operations for the position of Senior Scientist Cyber Security Researcher, based in Newport, South Wales. You will report directly to the Team Leader for Cyber Security Innovation in the European leading Cyber Security New technology and Scouting team, consisting of 30 researchers across Europe, providing security solutions, knowledge and support to all areas of Airbus businesses, including IT, manufacturing systems and product. Whats on Offer? Are you looking for challenging tasks in a company with some of the most fresh cyber security technology and services? Integration into an international network of cyber security experts across and outside of Europe? Would you like to participation in Europewide projects as prime supplier? We can offer you all of this and more Exciting development opportunities and perspectives within Airbus as a global player An attractive company pension scheme Airbus Group success share scheme A range of additional benefits Flexible working hours Tasks accountabilities The main tasks will include Lead research projects into cyber security topics of interest to support the business Senior technical specialist in one or more areas of cyber security including Security Architecture Cyber Forensics and Incident Response Industrial Control System Cyber Security Penetration Testing and Audit Cloud security Cryptography Security Monitoring SOC Develop prototype solutions Support industrialistion of solutions Provide expert services senior consultancy to the internal business Undertake technical scouting missions product evaluations and bench marking Manage Programs Present new technology concepts Advise on evolving and latest threats risks Publish academic articles, technical reports, and white papers Present at Global conferences and events This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills We are looking for candidates with the some or all of the following skillsexperience Cyber security experience in relevant cyber security specialist area Degree, Training or equivalent experience in relevant cyber security related subject Experience of research, new technology, and solutions development Experience with managing and delivering cyber security programs Experience with bidproposal writing Excellent report writing PhD or research experience in related subject Because of the nature of work undertaken, these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. If you who meet this criteria you will also undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level Apply HERE

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