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Radio Navigation Systems Engineer
2021-06-09 17:16:55| 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 Systems Payload and Technologies. The happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The Position is mainly working on GALILEO Ground Segment processing facilities, in a role supporting the GALILEO Ground Mission Segment GMS team in particular, the detailed specific tasks include . Evaluation of GMS design and evolution, with a specific focus on GMS Algorithms and performances incl. RAMS aspects, ensuring the design, development, deployment, verification, tuning and validation of the Ground Segment functions that generate and monitor the navigation products i.e. Ephemeris, Clock, Group Delay, Code Phase Biases, etc. in line with the allocated performances for service provision i.e. accuracy, continuity, integrity and availability requirements and development constraints. Evaluate GMS design evolutions for robustness improvements eg. barrier enhancement and new functions. Followup of the procurement actions related to the implementation of set of GMS Elements including support to the monitoring of industrial contracts for the developments and generating and reviewing relevant documentation such as technical requirements. Participation to GMS related Integration, Verification and Qualification IVQ activities, such as test cases definition and preparation, formal tests witnessing, Verification Credit collection at Element and Segment level, anomalies followup at Element, Segment and System level. Support to GMS engineering activities, as well as Galileo System level engineering activities, such as requirement engineering, change management and baseline evolutions DCPsDCNs, assessment of contractors RFDsRFWs new services evaluation and contribution to proposal assessments. Contribution to GMS and System reviews and support to Galileo Ground Segment next generation developments. Specific Qualification Requirements University degree MSc minimum in telecommunications and signal processing, electronic engineering, computer science or other scientific disciplines, as well as experience in these fields. Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews. Specific knowledge in the design and testing of Ground Segment algorithms related to the generation and monitoring of the navigation products i.e. Ephemeris, Clock, Group Delay, Code Phase Biases.... Specific knowledge on algorithms for clock ensembles, realtime clock anomaly detection and automatic fault compensation is considered an asset. Knowledge on Resource Abstraction layers e.g. hyper convergence, virtualisation, containerisation and data centric processing. Knowledge of Agile software engineering techniques, in particular SAFe methodology, is an asset. The applicant shall have experience relevant with the GNSS and GALILEO systems and equipment and have good knowledge of Radio Navigation processing, simulation and testing systems Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration. 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. 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 Prior to 5 July 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TECPLT734 RTCTECESG00734as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 6 July 2021, 13.00 hours.
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Mission Control Systems Operations Engineer
2021-06-03 14:14:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Working for EUMETSAT, you can make a world of difference and be a part of something that makes a positive impact on society. You will be at the cutting edge of satellite technology, with a meaningful role in an organisation focused on spacebased observations of the Earths weather and climate. Background EUMETSAT currently operates a fleet of 10 Earth observation satellites in low Earth and geostationary orbits for its own purpose and on behalf of the EU Copernicus programme, including four Meteosat Second Generation, three Metop, two CopernicusSentinel3 and one CopernicusSentinel6 spacecraft. With the planned launches of five Meteosat Third Generation and Metop Second Generation satellites planned from 2022 to 2025, this fleet will incorporate next generation satellites and comprise thirteen operational satellites by 2025. Furthermore, EUMETSAT will be the operator of the future Copernicus Sentinel mission to be launched in 2025 for monitoring CO2 in support of the Paris Agreement. Within the Flight Operations FLO Division and reporting to the Mission Control Systems Manager, the Mission Control Systems Operations Engineer conducts operations of mission control systems for EUMETSAT and EUMETSAToperated Copernicus satellite systems, and supports the operations preparations of mission control systems for new satellite systems What youll be doing Conduct operations of mission control systems across EUMETSAT and EUMETSAToperated Copernicus satellite systems, including planning and scheduling of routine and special operations, anomaly investigation and resolution, and configuration control and change management Participate in and, where appropriate, lead the coordination of monitoring and control operations and maintenance activities across EUMETSAT and EUMETSAToperated Copernicus satellite systems Maintain operations procedures, system databases and other operations products for operational mission control systems for satellite systems Manage system elements supporting monitoring and control of satellite systems e.g. tools for procedure development and execution, data analysis etc. Perform evaluation and trend analysis to monitor the performance and behaviour of operational mission control systems Assist in the management of interfaces with external operational entities supporting, monitoring and controlling of satellite systems e.g. ESAESOC, Sband ground station network providers etc. Support the definition, design, development and testing of evolutions for existing mission control systems Participate in and, where appropriate, lead mission control systems operations preparation activities for the launch, commissioning and routine operations of recurrent spacecraft Support the definition, development and verification of mission control systems of future EUMETSAT and Copernicus satellite systems e.g. SCOS, EGOSCC Assist in the provision of training for operations team personnel. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7500 month NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Full medical coverage for employee and family Attractive pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable. Qualifications A University degree in a relevant engineering discipline Skills and Experience The necessary skills and experience of the Mission Control Systems Operations Engineer are the following Proven experience in operations andor operations preparation of operational satellite systems, preferably for Earthobservation Proven experience in the development, maintenance andor operations of mission control systems Practical experience in formal verification and validation testing of ground systems, preferably mission control systems Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas and issues clearly and concisely with others Ability to plan and implement activities, prioritising according to constraints, interdependencies and opportunities. More about us EUMETSATs 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 can recruit nationals only from the 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.
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Engineer, RF Systems Engineering
2021-06-03 12:13:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Role Description Summary System Engineering assesses and ensures the optimal performance of SESs space ground segments for customer service delivery, identifying and resolving issues and inefficiencies evaluates technical developments and provides support for system development activities e.g. new satellite implementation develops technical tools for systems analysis, optimal capacity allocation, and operations. This function will also manage the development and monitoring tools required for supporting SLAs Service Level Agreements designed for specific market segments or customers. Your mission is to contribute to the development of innovative RF concepts improving existing antenna and satellite systems or enabling new antenna and satellite systems based on Software Defined Radio approaches. The field of innovation will cover electronically steered active antenna arrays, high power amplifiers, and other key RF building blocks. Primary ResponsibilitiesKey Result Areas Execute and deliver your mission based on the SES technological roadmap for RF equipment and subsystems Explore new concepts for RF equipment and subsystems in collaboration with relevant SES teams, industrial partners, and research institutes Manage handson inhouse labbased innovative RF systems development projects, including design of hardwaresoftware, proof of concept prototypes, implementation, and testing Support the development of breakthrough technologies such as Electronically Steered Arrays which will address gaps in the current portfolio of ground terminals and satellite payloads Provide Design and Engineering review support for the development of product concepts and ensure that the designs incorporate flexibility, scalability, and reusability Work with technology suppliers to present RF technology alternatives to product development teams Contribute via detailed analysis and elaboration of requirements to RFIs for new RF equipment and subsystems to be developed and procured for new applications Develop engineering tools to support the analysis and optimization of RF Subsystems and Antenna Systems Maintain awareness of, study, and evaluate new RF technologies applicable to SES satellites, SES ground infrastructure, and terminals used in SES systems Who We Are Looking For More About You To achieve the outcomes described above, we believe you will have the following SkillsCompetencies Design thinking and ability to align designs to meet the commercial and technical requirements Ability to work efficiently both autonomous and in interdisciplinary teams SelfStarter with a high level of personal accountability Highly motivated and able to set priorities and to work under tight deadlines Excellent communication and presentation skills display a proactive approach towards internal and external customers Ability to provide practical conclusions Aspiration to innovate Commercially focused with a good grasp of business principles Demonstrate effective intercultural awareness Preferred Education Experience a combination of education and experience will be considered Masters Degree College Degree in Engineering or equivalent, coupled with professional vocational training and qualifications 2 to 5 years relevant experience Proven experience in RF hardware design and characterization in research or commercial environment Desirable domains of expertise SSPA design, MMIC design, active arrays, frequencies up to 50 GHz Good knowledge of RF equipment development Proven experience in RF simulation tools, supporting design and performance evaluations Good knowledge of SDR technologies with the ability of practical hardwaresoftware implementation of proof of concepts Basic understanding of satellite communication and systems Fluency in English, any other language is considered as an asset Willingness to travel internationally Whats in it for you Flexible working policy Bonus and equity plans Comprehensive and competitive benefits plans A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs varies by location An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individuals story The contents of this job description are subject to change. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. APPLY httpscareers.ses.comjobBetzdorfEngineer2CRFSystemsEngineering678927701
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Small Mission Systems Engineer
2021-05-26 16:12:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary Great opportunity for an experienced systems engineer to join the Telespazio UK team, working onsite at ESTEC, supporting current and future smallsat EO missions in all phases. Objective The post will be within the Mission and System Studies Section part of the wider Future Missions and Instruments Division is responsible for the endtoend preparation of EO missions through the appropriate engineering activities, working in close cooperation with other EOP teams. In particular, the contractor will provide system engineering support to the implementation of missions based on Cubesats and other similar small platforms. Responsibilities Duties The successful individual can expect to be involved in Supporting projects related to mission implementation phase BCDE1 for future sats or for commercialapplicationoriented EO missions under the ESA InCubed programme Supporting the system level technology developments in projects under the InCubed programme, for the preparation of future related Calls and for risk retirement activities for small missions, e.g. Scouts, under maturation Supporting the definition and monitoring of small missions under preparation through e.g. participation to reviews, assessment of industrial results, evaluation of proposals in reply to Calls, including functional analysis and design, overall system concept, system level budgets, system performance analyses. Providing systemengineering support as EO Mission System Engineer in the definition and monitoring of activities for the preparation of future ESA EO missions, in particular Earth Explorers missions, Opportunity missions, Scout missions, and Earth Watch missions. Supporting work in the area of modelling of system or subsystem aspects and of endtoend performance simulators and simulations. Qualifications Experience University Masters degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline. Experience in space projects and associated technology developments. Essential Skills Good knowledge of CubeSats standard evolution and trend. Experience in the implementation of small satellites, ideally in the EO domain, including handson experience in manufacturingprocurement and environmentalacceptance tests. Experience in preparation Phases 0 and A of missions for Earth science andor commercialapplicationoriented EO missions. Knowledge of sensing techniques used in EO missions Knowledge of Matlab and STK or similar tools Technical writing, with ability to synthesize multiple inputs coherently. Qualities Teamwork orientation Methodical, and proactive attitude to solving problems Good English language skills Good organisational and communication skills
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Senior Engineer, Communications Systems
2021-05-24 11:13:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Role Description Summary The Solutions Engineering team is offering an 12month contract. You will support the preparation of technical proposals in response to international tenders and contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of ground and spacebased services and systems. Key activities include the collection of SES customer requirements, the engineering of communications systems, the preparation of technical studies, reports, specifications, contractual documentation and operational guidelines, and the coordination of multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams while working with SES internal and external partners. You will integrate an international team of highly skilled engineers and will gradually take more responsibilities. Depending on the projects nature and scope, you will be either in charge of or support the listed responsibilities. Are you? Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously Analytical and solutionsoriented Interested in new technologies with an innovative spirit Primary ResponsibilitiesKey Result Areas Deliver projects and services to customers within the agreed budget, specification and schedule, meaning Perform system design and implementation of complex space and ground systems Design and implement VSATs and earth stations or related subsystems including antennas, transmission equipment, monitor and control, and network management systems Perform transmission analysis, in particular link budget calculations, and studies in support of business development and customer services Design innovative satellitebased and groundbased communication networks andor network elements concepts and develop associated specifications Design, implement and support secure solutions for complex heterogeneous systems throughout their lifecycle, based on comprehensive analysis of risks and applying relevant security controls Handle budgets, handle procurements, manage installations and the operational handover of ground segment and communications systems In the scope of the project, coordinate with other functions Project Control, Legal, Finance for the transparent and effective realization of assigned project In coordination with the Service Management team, prepare operational procedures and ensure the second Level Customer Support for the delivered system Interface and engage with external partners e.g. customers, NGOs, Government bodies, investment partners, vendors, shareholders, etc. Develop new opportunities focused around quantum communication infrastructure, navigation, emergency response, GOVSATCOM and other current and planned Techcom technology and service developments Contribute to innovative projects and services for governments, institutions and supranational organizations EC, GSA, ESA, EUMETSAT, etc. This means Interacting with multiple partners 10 from industries, SME, research centres and universities including coaching and mentoring role WorkPackage management including coordination of lower level workpackages to deliver ontime, within budget and with the appropriate quality the workpackage outcomes. Take an active part in SES TechComs proposal activities through the provision of Technical Specifications, Statement of Works SOWs and Cost Estimations, in response to customer Requests For Information RFI and customer Requests For Proposals RFP, whereby the activities could include the setup, supervision and coordination of interdisciplinary proposal teams in function of the technical and commercial proposal preparation and along contract negotiation process Awareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardisation licensing and regulatory aspects. Make recommendations regarding evolution of SES and SES TechComs services and products Coach and mentor younger engineers in his her domain of expertise Who We Are Looking For More About You In order to achieve the outcomes described above, we believe you will have the following SkillsCompetencies Strong project management skills incl. budget management Ability to handle simultaneously multiple projects and leads Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to become familiar with new technologies to support innovative projects that go beyond the current standard SES products Ability to integrate into and lead crossfunctional, multicultural andor virtual project teams Proven communication skills Business oriented and business proactive towards potential andor current customers Innovative spirit, proactive approach towards new technical solutions Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team Good conflict management skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary setup. Preferred Education Experience a combination of education and experience will be considered Masters degree in Engineering e.g. Electronics, RF, Aerospace or ICT or equivalent Minimum 710 years of applicable professional experience in the area of engineering and implementing of telecommunications systems or satellite networks Experience in sales engineering e.g. technical proposal, cost estimation, facing customer Systems engineering experience on satellitetoground, airtoground and groundtoground communication means Experience in communication networks with emphasis on TCPIP running over different physical media IP routing protocols SNMP VPN IP Multicast mobile, wireless and satellite IP Strong knowledge of performance, risk, cost, and schedule analysis Familiar with Windows and Linux operating system, virtualization platforms Computer literacy MS Office, MATLAB, MS Project Fluency in English, any other language is considered an asset Willing to travel internationally Expertise in the following fields is considered a strong asset Security engineering Optical communications and atmospheric models Quantum communications Key management systems Knowledge of ECSS standards and ESA project lifecycle Software development life cycle NATOEU SECRET clearances are considered a strong asset. Candidate must be willing to undergo a security clearance procedure as this position might require holding security clearance. Whats in it for you Flexible working policy Bonus and equity plans Comprehensive and competitive benefits plans A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programmes varies by location An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individuals story The contents of this job description are subject to change. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. APPLY httpscareers.ses.comjobBetzdorfSeniorEngineer2CCommunicationsSystems672555601
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