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Electronics Unit Delivery Marks Milestone For Fourth Advanced EHF Protected Satellite Communications Payload By Northrop Grumman
2013-06-25 06:57:11| rfglobalnet News Articles
Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC) recently delivered the first of approximately 20 electronics units for the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite payload, allowing the integration and test phase of production to get under way.
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Satellite EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Support
2013-06-24 14:36:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client is seeking a consultant to provide Satellite EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Support to mission performance, processing chains, instrument calibration and product validation. In this role the key person will typically provide support for the following tasks contributing directly to the tasks andor following up work done in other teams Mission performances Identification of contributors to performances radiometric spectral geometric allocation apportionment to elements of the instrument chains. Definition of approach for performance modelling review of adequacy of related modelling tools. Compilation and analysis of endtoend performance budgets, as needed collecting input from space and ground segment studies cross check against applicable requirements. Processing chains Definition of overall approach for the development, verification and validation VV of the processing chains as part of the overall EPSSG System. Identification of implications of processing concepts for System ground segment requirements, architecture and design. Identification of required tools and test data for the development and VV of the processing chains as relevant generation of technical documents to support tool developmentprocurement. Support for the development of relevant tools and the generation of required test data sets. Following up of validation of processing algorithms and of verification of processing chains in the ground segment as relevant for System VV of the endtoend instrument chains. Instrument calibration product validation Analysis of the implications of instrument calibration concepts for the System and ground segment and specifically for onground data processing. Support for the definition of the required infrastructure to perform tuning maintenance of calibration data and to validate generated products. In addition the keyperson will be involved in some more general tasks Regular review of System level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses, to identify information of importance for endtoend instrument chains. Support for coordination of interdisciplinary meetings of relevance for the instrument chains. Support for the preparation of documentation for System level reviews, during the covered period mainly the System Requirements Review and the Preliminary Design Review. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of engineering of space and or ground systems, in the area of Earth Observations from space, along with a minimum of 5 years of direct involvement in the development of relevant instruments andor the related onground processing chain, with an indepth understanding of mutual implications. Candidates should have a good overall knowledge of instruments, the platform environment, processing algorithms, ground segment environment, to the extent relevant for endtoend instrument chains. All applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to perform analyses of a System combined space and ground segment top down and to perform synthesis and compile technical budgets bottom up. Candidates shall be educated to a minimum of degree level or similar and fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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Satellite Platform Engineer
2013-06-21 14:36:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HISPASAT S.A. With over 20 years of experience in the satellite telecommunications field, HISPASAT is the eighth company in the world in its sector and the leading operator in the Spanish and Portuguese language markets. The group broadcasts and distributes more than 1,230 TV and radio channels in Europe and America, including the content of digital TV platforms. Job position. Job position. Satellite Platform Engineering Area.Flight Segment Engineering and Programs Development. Department. Technical and Operations Direction. Company of the Group. HISPASAT S.A. Main functions. Satellite subsystems definition, assessment and analysis, in order to provide the requirements to manufacturers in the request of bids. Manufacturers bids evaluation and analysis in all the subsystems associated with his area of expertise. Follow on of units manufacturing design, analysis, testing and acceptance as well as the integration and testing of them in the subsystems associated with his area of expertise. Follow on of integration and testing of the satellite subsystems and equipment associated with his area of expertise. Participation in the launch campaigns and in the satellite inorbit testing. Participation, definition and collaboration on the company projects in order to develop technologies, equipment and systems for being incorporated in future satellites. Support to orbit satellites in his area of expertise, assessing their health status in order to ensure the services. Requirements. Aeronautical Aerospace Engineering or Physics. Space technology knowledge. Over 4 years of experience in the aerospace sector, in areas related to the job description. High English level C1 Availability to travel. Own vehicle. Those interested send resume to recursoshumanoshispasat.es indicating Satellite Platform Engineering
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Satellite System Engineer
2013-06-20 17:35:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client is seeking a Satellite System Engineer to assist in the definition and development of a suite of system test tools and test data for an upcoming Earth Observation EO program. Typical responsibilities will include Identification of EO test tools and test data required to support VV activities and definition of developmentprocurement approach and associated planning, development and validation of test tools and their maintenance, procurement of test toolstest data and acceptance testing, simulation of test data sets for VV using available tools, compilation of test data sets using real data from satellite and instruments, support for configuration management of toolstest data sets, operational support of the tools during system and ground segment VV, contributions to the analysis of test results and the preparation of test reports and preparation of User Requirement Documents, Statements of work. The successful candidate will have experience of VV activities for instrument processing chains, including test tools and test data along with experience in software specification, design and development according to ECSS standards. All applicants must be educated to a minimum of degree level or similar in Engineering Physics or equivalent and be fluent in English, both written and spoken. A knowledge of French is desirable but not essential.
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Bigger not necessarily better for satellite operators
2013-06-19 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Industry players urge service providers to mitigate risk by launching multi-mission satellites.
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