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Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021
2015-03-12 14:06:21| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021 Job Description We are looking for an Optical Instrument Engineer to support our client EUMETSAT at their headquarters in Darmstadt. You will be working within Low Earth Orbit LEO Instrument Team and will be responsible, inter alia, to follow activities relevant to the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS instruments, such as monitoring instrument performance during ground tests, systemlevel tests and satellite commissioning, up to routine operations. You will be in charge of following all activities relevant to the instruments IASI, which is a Michelson interferometer operating in the Infrared spectra, between 3.6 to 15.5 m and GOME, which contributes to atmospheric chemistry providing absorption spectra from 240nm UV to 790nm SWIR with moderate spectral resolution. In particular responsible for integration, testing and operation on EUMETSAT satellites, both onground and inorbit, including the resolution of instrument anomalies. You will be the focal point for IASI and GOME with respect to EUMETSAT partners, such as CNES and ESA. Tasks include Monitoring of the repair and subsequent tests of IASI. Monitor and support the GOME2 on ground calibration. Participation to Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities relevant to both IASI and GOME2. Participation to instrument acceptance and handover reviews and other meetings with industry and other partners such as ESA, CNES as well as internal meetings. Analyse and assess the onground and inorbit performances of IASI and GOME2. Maintenance of an uptodate plan of Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities requiring support for the IASI and GOME2 instruments. Investigation of onground and inorbit instrument anomalies and support operations to the relevant recovery actions. Provide general support to the Metop Operations Team for IASI and GOME 2 matters. Support inorbit checkout verification tests during MetopC In Orbit Verification IOV. Preparation and maintenance of instrument related documents, as well as presentation material Maintenance of regular contacts with the above mentioned EUMETSAT partners in relation to IASI and GOME2. Required Skills and Experience You are required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision and minimum training. You will have a university degree in engineering or physics and a background of at least 5 years in space hardware projects mainly in the area of optical instruments. Experience in project management positions is required together with the ability to follow satellite level Payload AIV activities. knowledge of PAQA processes and procedures and good general computing skills, with familiarity with Microsoft Office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.. Previous experience in AIVAIT and commissioning activities is regarded as advantageous along with experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. You must be able to work effectively in English. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 13 April 2015 Start of Work 01.06.2015 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 Germany. 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 13 April 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Optical Instrument Engineer
2015-03-05 12:14:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Optical Instrument Engineer in the Optical Instruments Section, Instrument PreDevelopment Division, Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. 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 Optical Instruments Section and will be responsible for the definition, engineering, technology breadboarding and predevelopment of optical instruments for future Earth Observation Explorer and operational space missions, the latter including Eumetsat and Copernicus missions. The types of instrument developed in the Section include radiometers, multispectral imagers at various resolutions, spectrometers for ocean, land and atmosphere sensing and active laser instruments for surface and atmospheric sensing. The incumbent will be engaged in the study and predevelopment of one or several of these instrument types with a focus on passive optical instruments. The duties will include identification and investigation of new observation principles, techniques and technologies establishment of requirements, definition and assessment of the performance of new optical Earth observation instruments taking into account mission, system and programmatic requirements provision of expert support for the study of optical payload aspects of new satellites and missions definition, initiation and management of industrial contracts encompassing instrument concept and supporting studies and technical risk retirement of future spaceborne instruments through technology developments, component and subsystem breadboarding and the realisation of instrument demonstrators contribution to the preparation of technical and scientific dossiers on new Earth Explorer and operational missions maintenance of knowledge on relevant technology status and instrument development programmes inside and outside ESA. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close coordination with staff from Earth Observation project teams, from the Science, Applications and Future Technologies Department and from the Technical and Quality Management Directorate. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics and have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in remotesensing optical instruments and associated development. Familiarity with optical remote sensing techniques and experience in hardware development and performance analysis models and tools are desirable. Candidates are expected to be able to contribute to a dynamic and creative environment in preparatory phases of satellite missions. Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively within small teams as well as working autonomously. Experience in working in a project andor team environment is desirable. 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 01 April 2015. 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, Poland, 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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Optical Instrument Stand offers range of motion, LED light.
2014-08-29 14:33:36| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Featuring 360° swivel arm that firmly grips digital microscopes and cameras at any angle, 3D Stand enables hands-free quality checks, bioscience examinations, and digital photography. Arm bracket securely mounts 30 or 35 mm dia digital microscopes, and battery- or USB-powered LED light on 10 in. flexible arms provides illumination. Along with ¼-20 universal camera mount, workbench accessory also features tension knob for articulating arm adjustment and rear knob for brightness control. This story is related to the following:Display and Presentation EquipmentSearch for suppliers of: Microscope Stands | Instrument Stands |
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Optical Instrument Engineer
2013-11-27 15:36:47| 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 Optical Instrument Engineer in the Optics Section, Mechatronics and Optics Division, Mechanical 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 Optics Section of the Mechatronics and Optics Division. This Section deals with optical system requirement specification, design, engineering, manufacturing and verification optical component technology, including microoptics, fibre and passive integrated optics, xray optics technologies for large and lightweight mirrors and optical benches spectroradiometric imaging instruments in the visible and infrared optical communications imaging LIDARs, laser metrology and ranging interferometry and optical aperture synthesis. Within the technical areas described, the incumbent will provide support to projects, programmes and general studies in optical instrument design establish relevant technology development requirements within the Agencys basic and supporting technology programmes define, initiate and monitor appropriate industrial research and development activities participate in and provide optical instrument design support to instrument and system studies in the Concurrent Design Facility CDF participate in project reviews and the evaluation of procurement packages identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution monitor applicable scientific and technological trends and maintain a stateoftheart expertise foster new application areas contribute to the definition of relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing, standards and numerical simulation. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a PhD degree or equivalent in optical engineering or applied physics with major emphasis on optics. Several years of project andor industrial experience in the design, engineering, performance analysis and testing of various types of optical instrumentation e.g. spectroradiometric imaging instruments in the visible and infrared, optical communications, astronomical telescopes, imaging LIDARs, laser metrology, interferometry or optical aperture synthesis are required, as well as handson experience with optical design tools. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work 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. 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 02 January 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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