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Support to Science Operations Herschel Software Environment

2013-02-22 11:38:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

There is now a great opportunity to join The Server Labs team and work in ESAC The European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain. The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. We offer an excellent package, including highest salary, social benefits, company benefits, extra holidays and health and dental insurance. Important Candidates must hold a European Passport and be willing to work in Spain Job Description Support to Science Operations Herschel at ESAC The objective is to lead the efforts to document the Herschel Data Processing system, keeping up with software, product and calibration changes. Documentation covers the Herschel Interactive Processing Environment HIPE offline documentation, online WWW and TWiki documentation, video tutorials and podcasts and the HIPE Twitter. This software and documentation is developed jointly between ESA, the instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Centre, with ESA in charge of the overall coordination. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. Specific tasks beyond the general duties of a technical writer are Maintenance and development of HIPE documentation in DocBook. Coordination of Editorial Board activities. Organisation of telecons and facetoface meetings. Liaising with the developer of the help system. Steering and prioritising development according to user needs. Maintenance and development of documentation on the HSC TWiki. This includes documentation aimed at internal developers, other members of the Editorial Board and external users and contributors. Development and maintenance of Known Issues and Whats New pages for each HIPE version. Maintenance of the HIPE Community Wiki. Monitoring and replying to user comments on HIPE documentation pages and Wiki pages. Maintenance of the learnhipe Twitter account. Development of video tutorials and maintenance of the HIPE Academy YouTube channel. Specific tasks requirements for this position Technical writing, software development and engineering. Specific qualification requirements A university degree in computer science, physics, signal processing, or equivalent. Specific knowledge is required in the following areas At least five years relevant experience in technical writing and software engineering coding Java applications Ability to write clear, concise and correct English. Very good communication and interpersonal skills. Some team leading skills. Good knowledge of DocBook. Good knowledge of Java and Jython. Experience writing content for Wikis, in particular TWiki. Experience developing video tutorials. Knowledge of video recording software such as Camtasia Studio Working knowledge of CVS. Some knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is desirable. Some knowledge to develop under UNIX based systems Linux. Knowledge of other operating systems is an advantage. Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems is an advantage. Experience data reduction algorithms is an advantage. Experience in interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the science community is an advantage. The selected contractors must be willing operate in a team environment and to travel. The contractor should be used to working independently in a focussed way against tight deadlines. The contractor should be used to paying attention to details. The contractor should be comfortable in an international working environment and must be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. Company Description The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. Our architects and software engineers are experts on the latest technologies and agile methodologies, to provide our clients the best software solutions, practices and software architectures. We collaborate with our clients to obtain success, committed to innovation, enjoying what we do every day and growing with every challenge. The Server Labs works with different industries and business verticals. Within the Space industry, The Server Labs works with the European Space Agency ESA, at ESAC, near Madrid, and at ESOC, in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt. We provide specialists to ESA, but also our company expertise and services in technologies and methodologies to offer additional value to the projects and initiatives led by ESA. By working with The Server Labs, you will be part of a multinational team in a fast growing technology company based in Madrid, Frankfurt and London. Please send your CV with cover letter to resumetheserverlabs.com before the 12th of March 2013. Additional Information Deadline 12th of March 2013 Location Madrid, Spain Start Date 01042013 Support End Date 31072016 Reference TSLSRE027

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Support to Science Operations Venus Express

2013-02-22 11:38:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

There is now a great opportunity to join The Server Labs team and work in ESAC The European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain. The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. We offer an excellent package, including highest salary, social benefits, company benefits, extra holidays and health and dental insurance. Important Candidates must hold a European Passport and be willing to work in Spain. Job Description Support to Science Operations Venus Express at ESAC ESA is operating and developing several spacecraft to Solar System bodies, a.o. Mars Express, Rosetta, Venus Express VEX, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter. For these missions the science operations will be located at ESAC. One of the components in science operations is the task of generating the commands to operate the scientific payload of a spacecraft. Three main entities are involved in this task the PI teams having built the experiments, a Mission Operations Center MOC which coordinates the satellite operations and a Science Operations Center SOC which coordinates the operations of the scientific payload. The main tasks of the VEX SOC are defined in the Science Management Plan for the respective missions and are summarized here a Definition of scientific operations for all mission phases with Principal Investigator PI team support. b Mission planning and implementation of experiment operation schedules. c Coordination and prechecking of command sequences for the operations of their payload before submission to the MOC. d Support the PI teams with software necessary to prepare the operational timelines. e Together with the PI teams, the creation of a summary of the main scientific results, at regular intervals or for mission highlights. The VEX Science Operations are led by the SOC Operations Manager in close coordination with the Project Scientist, who is responsible for optimizing the science return of VEX. The Venus Express Mission Manager has the overall responsibility for the Venus Express mission and its implementation. The SOC Operations Manager is supported by a number of operational engineers and scientists forming the VEX Science Operations Center VSOC team. A basic principle of the Venus Express science operations is the requirement for a strong involvement by each PI team for the preparation of the science operations. The Science Working Team SWT advises the project scientist on science matters for the mission and indirectly assists VSOC in elaborating science strategies and maximizing the scientific return of the mission. The Science Activity Plan and the Medium Term Plans are the basis for all science operations planning. For the execution of the Venus Express science operations tasks, the VSOC requires support in the area of mission planning, where specific tasks include WP1 LongTerm Planning Support Tasks Other colleagues in the VSOC team mainly cover these tasks. The contractors key person should act as a backup for this person and thus cover, in case of absence of the colleague or when workload demands, the following tasks Support the Project Scientist in the coordination of the PI teams in the definition of the science goals and their mapping to the operations Collection and consolidation of the measurements the PI teams want to perform Derive observation sequences from the requests provided by the PI teams Ensure that the planning software used for VEX EPS, PTB, MAPPS is compatible with the requirements of the VEX mission Using the EPS and PTB software, develop a proposal for a schedule of observations for the complete mission. Expected output Implementation of the Science Activity Plan that describes the science goals, the measurements needed to fulfill them, the observations that perform these measurements, and a timeline of observations Preparation of specific science operations, which fulfill the Science Activity Plan. WP2 MediumTerm Planning MTP support Tasks The longterm planning needs to be detailed a few months before operation to match to the real VEX orbit and the specific requests from the instrument teams. In 4week intervals, mediumterm plans will need to be prepared. The contractors key person will act as an interface point to coordinate the mediumterm planning inputs from the PI teams. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the mediumterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Where required, support specific PI teams in the generation of their MTP level products Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Pointing Requests PTR and Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC. Expected output One mediumterm plan per month, consisting of Pointing Requests PTR and Instrument Timelines ITL. Documented process and planning files storage in Concurrent Versioning System CVS Planning files delivery to the VEX Mission Operations Center. WP3 ShortTerm Planning STP support Tasks The shortterm planning will be based on the monthly mediumterm planning and encompasses the actual production of telecommand sequences to be sent to the VEX Mission Operations Centre for uplink to the spacecraft. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the shortterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC. Expected output One set of Payload Operational Request files per week sent to VMOC. WP4 Planning Software Engineering support Tasks A number of software tools are in use in the VSOC team for the scientific planning and commanding of payload, the Experiment Planning System EPS the MAPPS Mapping and Payload Planning Software tool and SOLAB Science Operations laboratory. EPS and MAPPS tools are developed by DTEC. Their validation before usage in done by the SOC. The contractor shall provide support in the maintenance and daily operation of the tools, especially MAPPS, the main VSOC planning tool. In particular, heshe shall Collect VEX requests for the operationally necessary changes to these tools i.e. response to SPRs Software Problem Reports Assure software versions are validated and kept under configuration control Follow up the implementation of these changes. Expected output Functioning and validated MAPPS tool. Specific tasks requirements for this position Specific knowledge is required in the following areas experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing experience with the software tools EPS and MAPPS familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files. have good communication skills be willing and capable of working in a small, highly motivated team. the Contractors key person should be fluent in English. In addition knowledge of the following would be beneficial Familiarity with the software tool SOLAB Concurrent Versioning System CVS SPICE IDL Specific Qualification Requirements University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field Other Information About the role It is expected that, after getting acquainted with the VEX science operations, the majority of the Contractors time under this contract will be devoted to work package 2 mediumterm planning support. Work package 1 and 3 shall be performed whenever the main responsible person is not available or needs support. Work package 4 planning software engineering support shall be performed on an asneeded basis. The Contractors key person shall work during normal office hours. Location and reporting Together with other VSOC staff, the Contractors key person will be based at ESAC. Travel Travel to ESOC or other places in Europe should be assumed for about 2 times per year, 23 days each. Company Description The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. Our architects and software engineers are experts on the latest technologies and agile methodologies, to provide our clients the best software solutions, practices and software architectures. We collaborate with our clients to obtain success, committed to innovation, enjoying what we do every day and growing with every challenge. The Server Labs works with different industries and business verticals. Within the Space industry, The Server Labs works with the European Space Agency ESA, at ESAC, near Madrid, and at ESOC, in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt. We provide specialists to ESA, but also our company expertise and services in technologies and methodologies to offer additional value to the projects and initiatives led by ESA. By working with The Server Labs, you will be part of a multinational team in a fast growing technology company based in Madrid, Frankfurt and London. Please send your CV with cover letter to resumetheserverlabs.com before the 12th of March 2013 Additional Information Deadline12th of March 2013 Location Madrid, Spain Start Date 15042013 Support End Date 31122014 Reference TSLSRE028

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Support to Science Operations Venus Express

2013-02-21 16:37:15| 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 within the Science and Robotic Exploration Directorate DSRE. Aurora currently has a team of 19 engineers and scientists at ESAC. Overview ESA is operating and developing several spacecraft to Solar System bodies, a.o. Mars Express, Rosetta, Venus Express VEX, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter. For these missions the science operations will be located at ESAC. One of the components in science operations is the task of generating the commands to operate the scientific payload of a spacecraft. Three main entities are involved in this task the PI teams having built the experiments, a Mission Operations Center MOC which coordinates the satellite operations and a Science Operations Center SOC which coordinates the operations of the scientific payload. The main tasks of the VEX SOC are defined in the Science Management Plan for the respective missions and are summarized here a Definition of scientific operations for all mission phases with Principal Investigator PI team support. b Mission planning and implementation of experiment operation schedules. c Coordination and prechecking of command sequences for the operations of their payload before submission to the MOC. d Support the PI teams with software necessary to prepare the operational timelines. e Together with the PI teams, the creation of a summary of the main scientific results, at regular intervals or for mission highlights. The VEX Science Operations are led by the SOC Operations Manager in close coordination with the Project Scientist, who is responsible for optimizing the science return of VEX. The Venus Express Mission Manager has the overall responsibility for the Venus Express mission and its implementation. The SOC Operations Manager is supported by a number of operational engineers and scientists forming the VEX Science Operations Center VSOC team. A basic principle of the Venus Express science operations is the requirement for a strong involvement by each PI team for the preparation of the science operations. The Science Working Team SWT advises the project scientist on science matters for the mission and indirectly assists VSOC in elaborating science strategies and maximizing the scientific return of the mission. The Science Activity Plan and the Medium Term Plans are the basis for all science operations planning. For the execution of the Venus Express science operations tasks, the VSOC requires support in the area of mission planning. It is expected that, after getting acquainted with the VEX science operations, the majority of the Contractors time under this contract will be devoted to work package 2 mediumterm planning support. Work package 1 and 3 shall be performed whenever the main responsible person is not available or needs support. Work package 4 planning software engineering support shall be performed on an asneeded basis. WP1 LongTerm Planning Support Other colleagues in the VSOC team mainly cover these tasks. The contractors key person should act as a backup for this person and thus cover, in case of absence of the colleague or when workload demands. WP2 MediumTerm Planning MTP support The longterm planning needs to be detailed a few months before operation to match to the real VEX orbit and the specific requests from the instrument teams. In 4week intervals, mediumterm plans will need to be prepared. The contractors key person will act as an interface point to coordinate the mediumterm planning inputs from the PI teams. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the mediumterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Where required, support specific PI teams in the generation of their MTP level products Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Pointing Requests PTR and Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC. Expected output One mediumterm plan per month, consisting of Pointing Requests PTR and Instrument Timelines ITL. Documented process and planning files storage in Concurrent Versioning System CVS Planning files delivery to the VEX Mission Operations Center. WP3 ShortTerm Planning STP support The shortterm planning will be based on the monthly mediumterm planning and encompasses the actual production of telecommand sequences to be sent to the VEX Mission Operations Centre for uplink to the spacecraft. WP4 Planning Software Engineering support A number of software tools are in use in the VSOC team for the scientific planning and commanding of payload, the Experiment Planning System EPS the MAPPS Mapping and Payload Planning Software tool and SOLAB Science Operations laboratory. EPS and MAPPS tools are developed by DTEC. Their validation before usage in done by the SOC. The contractor shall provide support in the maintenance and daily operation of the tools, especially MAPPS, the main VSOC planning tool. Specific qualification requirements All applicants must be European Union citizens legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field. At least 4 years relevant professional experience. You must be able to work in English. Specific knowledge is required in the following areas experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing experience with the software tools EPS and MAPPS familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files. have good communication skills be willing and capable of working in a small, highly motivated team. Location The work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre, at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Contract You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 29 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 14 March 2013 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Alex Jeanes, at email alexjeanesaurora.nl quoting reference SRE28. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their recruitment form to ESA by 20 March 2013. ESA will select the candidates for interview and Aurora will provide for interview travel costs. Should ESA select you then a formal letter of employment shall be issued with an agreed start date.

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Science Over Politics: Cuomos Delay on Lifting Fracking Moratorium is Applauded

2013-02-21 15:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: Yesterday, Anthony Ingraffea, president of Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE), and Seth B. Shonkoff, executive director of PSE, sent a letter applauding Gov. Cuomo`s decision to delay lifting the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until the science is complete. Dear Governor Cuomo: Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE) applauds your move to delay your decision on lifting the moratorium on shale gas development in New York until the science...

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Venus Express Science Operations Planner SCJ 2619

2013-02-21 12:39:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Venus Express Science Operations Planner J 2619 Summary An exciting opportunity to join the Venus Express VEX Science Operations team as a mission planner. Objective To support the Venus Express Science Operations mainly on medium term mission planning with ad hoc support to long term, short term and software engineering planning. Responsibilities Duties It is expected that, after getting acquainted with the VEX science operations, the majority of the tasks will be devoted to mediumterm planning support. The longterm planning needs to be detailed a few months before operation to match to the real VEX orbit and the specific requests from the instrument teams. In 4week intervals, mediumterm plans will need to be prepared. The planner will act as an interface point to coordinate the mediumterm planning inputs from the PI teams. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the mediumterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Where required, support specific PI teams in the generation of their MTP level products Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Pointing Requests PTR and Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC Expected output One mediumterm plan per month, consisting of Pointing Requests PTR and Instrument Timelines ITL Documented process and planning files storage in Concurrent Versioning System CVS Planning files delivery to the VEX Mission Operations Centre Long term short term planning shall be performed whenever the main responsible person is not available or needs support. Planning software engineering support shall be performed on an asneeded basis. Qualifications Experience Experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams Familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning Good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing Experience with the software tools EPS and MAPPS Familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files In addition knowledge of the following would be beneficial Familiarity with the software tool SOLAB Concurrent Versioning System CVS SPICE IDL University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field Essential Skills Good communication skills Be willing and capable of working in a small, highly motivated team Be fluent in English Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 15th March 2013 Location of the position is Madrid, Spain Benefits Fixed Term Contract 18 months Competitive salary benefits Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

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