je.st
news
Tag: rosetta
Rosetta Scientist
2015-03-20 16:07:09| 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 service support within the Science and Robotic Exploration Directorate DSRE. Aurora currently has a team of 20 engineers and scientists at ESAC including support to the Rosetta mission. ESA require an extension of our service to provide an experienced scientist. Overview The Rosetta Science Operations in the Rosetta Science Ground Segment is led by the Rosetta Science Operations Managers in close coordination with the Mission Manager, who has overall responsibility for the Rosetta mission, and with the Project Scientist, who is responsible for optimizing the science return of Rosetta. A basic principle of the Rosetta 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 the RSGS in elaborating science strategies and maximizing the scientific return of the mission. Tasks The work is to support the Rosetta Project Scientist, Dr. Matt Taylor, and will include the following Provide support to the Rosetta project scientist in his role in tracking the execution of the master science plan versus the actual archived process. Provide support to the Rosetta project scientist in his role in ensuring the legacy of the mission through the provision of a populated archive for Rosetta is achieved. Work will also include support to the Observation Quick Look process in the area of tracking successfailure of observations with the delivery of the data for the archive. Archive support for Rosetta with the Planetary Science Archive PSA as follows Interact with the PSA coordinator to ensure that Rosetta archive needs are addressed in the area of general PDS and PSA software development. Such interactions shall include the provision of requirements. Interact with the PSA Software developer to check the correct implementation of user requirements. Aid in the validation of PSA software specific to the Rosetta mission, including DVAL, PRVV, APC, Archive interface. Interact with the PDS for issues specific to the Rosetta mission archive. Interact with and provide support to the PI teams in the area of archive product generation, delivery validation. Support the archive product validation process including reviews. You will report to the Aurora ESAC service manager, Hugo Costa. Specific qualification requirements University degree preferably Ph.D. in Planetary Science Physics or equivalent and relevant professional experience in science operations. Experience needed in the preparation, testing and operations of a scientific operations centre or a similar system A minimum of 4 years experience in satellite payload operations You must be able to work in English. Be able to work independently and also work with colleagues within a small team. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union citizens can be employed by Aurora in Spain. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre, at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. The work will be performed closely with ESTEC and require some travel. 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 30 annual holidays. 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 12 April 2015 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 SRE104. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by 17 April 2015.
Rosetta Stone Inc (RST): David Nierenberg's Latest Activist Venture
2015-03-18 17:23:05| Semiconductors - Topix.net
David Nierenberg 's Nierenberg Investment Management turned its passive stake in Rosetta Stone Inc to an activist holding, according to a Schedule 13D filing. The fund owns about 1.51 million shares constituting 7% of the company's outstanding stock.
Tags: latest
david
stone
venture
Micro-Epsilon Group Contributes to Rosetta Comet Mission
2014-12-19 11:31:19| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH is part of the Micro-Epsilon group and provides aerospace-grade sensor elements for the Rosetta space probe. As part of the Rosetta space probe, the "Philae" lander was deployed onto the ChuryumovGerasimenko Comet on 12 November 2014. The lander is equipped with scientific instruments...
Tags: group
mission
contributes
comet
New Rosetta data shows that Earths water didnt come from comets
2014-12-11 11:32:03| Extremetech
New data from the Rosetta probe suggests that Earth's water didn't come from comet bombardments -- so how did it get here?
Over 15,000 Microsemi Space Products Deployed On 10-Year-Long Rosetta Spacecraft Mission
2014-11-19 01:35:15| rfglobalnet Home Page
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, recently extends its congratulations to the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA and their partners for the success in the Rosetta Spacecraft reaching its mission objective to examine Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Tags: products
space
mission
deployed
Sites : [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] next »