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Telesat awards LEO satellite contract to Thales Alenia Space
2021-02-09 17:04:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Canada-based operator Telesat has awarded a multi-billion-dollar contract to build its low Earth orbit satellite fleet to Thales Alenia Space...
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AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Engineer
2021-02-09 16:14:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for an AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. Modis has proudly supported the Aerospace Defence industry in the Netherlands for decades. Our partnership with the European Space Agency ESA has been one of the many success stories allowing our people to expand their career horizons. Modis experts are contributing to some of the most important technical advances in Aerospace and Defence which impact the way we live our lives today, through specialised engineering expertise and other required skillsets. This could be your future. Become part of our successful team! Specific tasks to be performed In the System Support Division, the postholder will report functionally to the AWS Project Manager, and will be responsible for all aspects of the AWS Ground Segment. The postholder will coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate. AWS is conceived as the prototype satellite approx. 120 kg for a future constellation of small satellites providing allweather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The AWS prototype is being implemented as a dedicated ESA Programme Element under the Earth Watch Programme, while any future constellation will be implemented in cooperation with EUMETSAT. Launch of AWS is planned in early 2024. The postholder will support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase. The Ground Segment consists of three elements, namely the Ground Station GS, Monitoring and Control Segment MCS and Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS. The duties will include Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground SegmentSupporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases In carrying out these tasks, the postholder will coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required Applicants for this position should have a PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject. Previous experience in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable. Applicants should have good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team. They should have good communication skills, be selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach. A good knowledge of English is required. About ESAESTEC The European Space Agency ESA has sites in several European countries. The European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC, has grown into ESAs largest establishment and the technical and organizational hub of Europes space sector. Missions designed and tested at ESTEC are circling Earth, have landed on planetary bodies and have probed far into the Solar System. The infrastructure and equipment assembled here, together with the expert knowhow of its 2800 personnel, make ESTEC a unique resource for Europe. The work done here by teams skilled in every aspect of engineering for space has enabled the creation of novel communication, navigation and information services, creating new jobs and growth while improving the lives of European and world citizens. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 04032021
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants
2021-01-29 01:13:41| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches.
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EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer
2021-01-20 16:14:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer Deadline for applications ASAP Job Description For our client we are looking for an EGNOS and Galileo Satellite Navigation System Evolution Engineer for their location in Taufkirchen, Germany. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the European satellite navigation systems in the field of system engineering, performance and new services architecture. You will work with the Airbus Navigation Department at the Airbus site Taufkirchen near Munich. With more than 80 engineers and 20 years of experience it is one of the leading expert groups in Europe for the development and implementation of the European satellite navigation systems EGNOS and Galileo. Tasks and Responsibilities Contribute to the development of system concepts for navigation service evolutions Management of performance assessment and system modeling Contribution to service concepts for robust positioning by integrity and authentication Analysis of system requirements and reflection into system design Development of software prototypes to test and tradeoff concepts and algorithms Data processing based on available Airbus evaluation software. Requirements Master diploma in Mathematics Physics Aeronautics and Astronautics or Geodesy German at least business fluent is an asset English at least business fluent Demonstrated experience in satellite navigation systems, in particular GPS, EGNOS or Galileo Sound mathematical background for algorithm development is a plus Experience with Python, alternatively C or Matlab Good overview on satellite navigation concepts at system and user level with specialization in one particularly related field is required Understanding of requirements flowdown into system design and system engineering cycles is required A Person with good interpersonal and very good verbal and written communication skills A person which works autonomously and shall be able to analyse complex technical problems. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultant directly on phone number 31 0 71 579 55 44.
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OneWeb secures new funds, reduces satellite constellation plan
2021-01-15 10:50:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Satellite communications company OneWeb, which is jointly owned by the UK government and Bharti Global, has secured additional funding from Hughes Network Systems and SoftBank...
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