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GNSS and SBAS Tools Engineering Support for EGNOS Implementation and Evolutions

2018-01-31 11:16:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

GNSS and SBAS Tools Engineering Support for EGNOS Implementation and Evolutions Toulouse, Ref no 18 15924 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, 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, Germany, and the UK. Job description ESA EGNOS project office is interested in obtaining additional support and expertise in the area of GNSS and SBAS Tools processing to support ESA EGNOS Project Office from Q3 of 2018. Therefore we are seeking to recruit an experienced GNSS and SBAS Tools Support Engineer in Toulouse, France. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAs EGNOS Project Office within the Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigationrelated Activities. The general responsibilities of the service will be technical support in the area of GNSS and SBAS tools environment development, sign, in particular for ionosphere effects on GNSS signals and associated SBAS processing. Specific tasks will include Task 1 Engineering support to the coordination and critical assessment of all propagation and associated design related issues within EGNOS Project Office including algorithm assessment and recommendations Task 2 Engineering Support to the management and critical assessment of internal configuration of simulation tools Task 3 Engineering Support to the management of the EGNOS Project Office System Performance Tools Roadmap, Task 4 Engineering Support to the management of several RD projects related to GNSS SIS monitoring and EGNOS SIS Threat analysis and characterisation. Task 5 Engineering Support to the preparation and validation of System Performancerelated Customer Furnished Items and delivery to EGNOS V2V3Evolutions Contractors e.g. representative rawdata generated scenarios, generation of amplitude and phase scintillation models Task 6 Engineering Support to System Performance Engineering analyses based on simulations Task 7 Engineering Support to the coordination with respect to System Performance Tools related subjects modelling of the System environment and GNSS propagation signals using stateof theart software tools and databases modelling of ionospheric propagation conditions and their effects on SBAS satellite navigation missions Task 8 Support the definition of campaigns to serve RD and other EGNOS project needs e.g. for scintillation monitoring and GNSS SIS threat monitoring. Task 9 Engineering Support to the review of Industry performance related technical documents Task 10 Participation and contribution to multimodal e.g. Aviation, Maritime GNSS standardisation groups for what concerns System Performance modelling and processing Task 11 Engineering support to several projects, the service provider will attend project reviews for EGNOS e.g. V2V3 system and subsystem reviews at algorithm level Task 12 Support the System Engineering Requirements Management processes This is a full time position located at Toulouse, France. The requested start of work is July 2018. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, physics or Computer science with proven knowledge and experience in the fields of Algorithms, Navigation and related data. Knowledge and experience in EGNOS System environment modelling and performance related tools e.g. RDG, Ionospheric AzSTEC converters, Knowledge and experience in EGNOS SIS Threat modelling and characterisation Knowledge and experience in EGNOS system performance related design justification Knowledge and experience in the analysis, architecture and development of softwarebased solutions, Knowledge and experience in Python, Java, C and Shell scriptingprogramming, Knowledge and experience in GNSS signals, receivers and RD projects, Knowledge and experience in JIRA software, Knowledge and experience in Git version control system, Knowledge and experience in UNIXLinux operating systems, Experience in virtualization technology, Experiences in procurement of industrial activities. Soft skills Fluent English language oral and written Fluent in French language oral is desirable Autonomy in writing technical notes, specifications and reports in English Good inter personal skills and team spirit Previous working experience in a multinational environment Good knowledge of MS office tools Good knowledge of DOORs Organization, good practical sense, being able to work effectively in a team and be able to autonomously take decision in his field of responsibility Availability and willingness to travel for missions inside or outside Europe. 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 Working in an inspiring advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Financial support and advice 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 through the Apply link below. Include an uptodate Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability. For further information, please contact Mr. Guido Damm by telephone 33 7 78 05 75 87 or by email gudaterma.com. Closing date 20st February 2018 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. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in GNSS Evolutions Advanced Resilient PNT

2018-01-22 13:17:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Navigation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in GNSS Evolutions Advanced Resilient PNT This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Internal Research Fellow will be based in the Galileo 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit, Galileo System Procurement Service, Galileo System Office. Overview of the Galileo 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit The GALILEO 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit, under the Directorate of the GALILEO Programme and Navigationrelated Activities DNAV leads the definition of the GALILEO System capabilities for the next decades. Current activities include the preliminary specification and design of the GALILEO 2nd Generation in the frame of the EGEP and the Horizon 2020 HSNAV Programmes. GALILEO 2nd Generation seeks the improvement in coverage, accuracy, timetofix and resilience of the PNT services based on or contributed by GALILEO in the time window between 2025 to 2040. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed A research fellow is sought to engage in independent research in the area of resilient Position Navigation and Time PNT considering new GALILEO signalinspace features, user equipment countermeasures as well as multiconstellation and nonGNSS alternative PNT techniques contributing to the definition of new robustness features in GALILEO 2nd Generation. Focus is expected on spoofing detection and mitigation, analysis and design of navigation message authentication, signal authentication and complementary user equipment countermeasures for open service and safetyoflife users. The research fellow will work closely with the GALILEO 2nd Generation System Engineering Unit to define the SignalinSpace and System Evolution according to the expected user needs and user equipment technology improvements. The research fellow is expected to consider the full resilient PNT concept of operation, including the security and trust perimeter for the different user types. Another important aspect of the work will be to cooperate with the System and Segment teams running the deployment of the GALILEO 1st Generation, the 2nd Generation Segment teams and other ESA teams in order to Support the GALILEO signal authentication deployment roadmap, including early deployment of specific features, Define experimentation in Resilience PNT testbeds for proof of concept in ESA laboratories Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Candidates should have research experience in areas related to the proposed research. For example, GNSS Authentication, Secure PNT, Secure Telecom Broadcast Services, GNSS Receiver Processing and Statistical Signal Processing.Applicants will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. analysis, programming, laboratory etc. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. Additional requirements Candidates should have research experience in areas related to the proposed research. For example, GNSS Authentication, Secure PNT, Secure Telecom Broadcast Services, GNSS Receiver Processing and Statistical Signal Processing.Applicants will be required to demonstrate competency in the specific skills required to perform the proposed research e.g. analysis, programming, laboratory etc. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 19 February 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE

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