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System Admin

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:01:37 +0000

To handle hardware trouble shooting, OS installation,Desktop support, server support & maintenance Router configuration & E mail configuring & internet trouble shooting.

Program Manager

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:28:08 +0000

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide project management support to spacecraft specific programs from concept through proposal, contract execution, and finally through end of operational lifetime. The incumbent will support proposal generation for both spacecraft payload and complex communications networks during pre-sales phase and will ensure customer and operational support requirement are met during the construction phase. During the operations phase, he/she will be responsible for the successful achievement of all program requirements within cost, schedule and technical constraints as well as customer communications and customer satisfaction.

GEO Missions & Systems Engineer

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:27:10 +0000

My client, a long established provider of satellites for various space missions is seeking a Systems Engineer for their internal GEO programme.

Based in Guildford, the GEO Missions and Systems Engineer will be responsible for:-

" Systems level design of GEO space systems " Business Line Engineer for the client's internal GEO programme

Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Data Handling Subsystems) Sentinel-3

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:07:30 +0000

My client, an established provider of software in both the UK & Germany to the Defence and Space industries is looking to recruit a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for their base in Darmstadt, Germany.

Tasks:

This Spacecraft Operations Engineering position will be initially assigned to the Sentinel-3 mission during the preparation phase, and required to support the SOM during the pre-launch operations preparation, validation and the Launch and Operations phases of the assigned mission with:

" SVT preparation, " Mission Control System Validation, " Mission Planning System and interfaces validation " Simulator Validation, " Training and Simulations, " Operations Preparation " LEOP & Commissioning Preparation, " Conduct satellite operations on-line and off-line, " Support to the Sentinel Projects during the satellite design phase More specifically, the functions to be primarily covered are: On the satellite side: " Data Handling, on-board software and OBSM systems operations engineer " Be the backup engineer of another satellite subsystem (which one will depend on the person's qualification and experience). On the ground segment side: " Provide assistance to the SOMs initially for the requirements definition and later for the design and implementation of the Flight Operations Segment. " Monitoring the implementation, validating and being the focal point within the Sentinels Flight Control Team for the Mission Control System, in particular for what concerns the Operational Database Editor and the PUS tailoring.

Information about the GMES Sentinel missions can be found at:

http://www.esa.int/esaLP/LPgmes.html

In addition to the tasks on Sentinel-3, assistance for other Sentinels and EO missions in preparation by the Division will be required for the same type of activities.

Spacecraft Ops Engineer (Data Handling Subsystems) Sentinel-2

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:04:13 +0000

My client is a long established provider of software in both the UK & Germany into the Defence & Space industries.

They are currently looking to recruit a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for their Darmstadt site in Germany.

Tasks:

This Spacecraft Operations Engineering position will be initially assigned to the Sentinel-2 mission during the preparation phase, and required to support the SOM during the pre-launch operations preparation, validation and the Launch and Operations phases of the assigned mission with:

Information about the GMES Sentinel missions can be found at:

http://www.esa.int/esaLP/LPgmes.html

In addition to the tasks on Sentinel-2, assistance for other Sentinels and EO missions in preparation by the Division will be required for the same type of activities.

Senior Power Engineer

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:41:59 +0000

My client, a provider of satellites and spacecraft solutions, is looking for a Senior Power Engineer to be based out of their offices in Surrey.

Key Purpose of Job To support the design, production and test of power systems and associated test hardware. Key Tasks Primary role will be Power System Responsible Engineer for a specific mission.

Typical duties for this role include: · Budget and schedule responsibility of power system production · Evaluation of mission power requirements and top-level system design. · Circuit level design where required. · Component selection. · Schematic capture and coordination of PCB design. · Management of power system production/assembly. · Power system test (bench, environmental and spacecraft level tests) · Authoring of technical documents (including test procedures, reports and technical descriptions). In addition to the primary role, other responsibilities will include: · Development of circuits for future missions. · Interaction with customers.

Software Engineers

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:34:21 +0000

My client, an established supplier of software, engineering and information systems to the ESA and Defence/Aerospace industry are looking for 2 experienced Software Engineers to assist in the development of the BepiColombo onboard software (ESA’s mission to Mercury).

Satellite Operations Engineer

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:20:29 +0000

If you are an entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary-minded individual who would love to work at a fast-growing company in an international team, read on! My client is building an exciting new service team and are looking for a select group of outstanding people.

Background:

My client is a provider of geospatial management information and solutions, customized to the needs of clients in the Agriculture, Forestry, Power & Communication, Environmental and Governmental markets.

As its main data source, the company operates a constellation of five identical high-resolution earth observation satellites capable of imaging any point on earth every day. Combining the knowledge and skills of their professional staff with the unique features of their satellite constellation and ground processing facility, they are the only provider who can supply the most up-to-date, customized information to clients around the world.

This is a special opportunity to be directly involved in the operation of a unique remote sensing satellite constellation. The company has several immediate openings for senior and intermediate satellite operations engineers with satellite operation experience. You will be joining the existing team of twenty engineers and operators, responsible for the operation of the entire system, including space and ground segments.

Senior Operation Systems Support Engineer

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:06:03 +0000

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the approved NMS/OSS strategy in an ongoing basis, including but not limited to user training, user requirements for enhancements of current and future toolsets, NMS utilization reporting requirements such as Infovista and Cacti, NMS change control, and level 2 Operations' support for selected Operations' systems such as VECS (occasional use RF access system) and Glowlink carrier management system, Netcracker, and Element Management Systems (EMS). This position will also coordinate all internal and external functions/parties, serve as the primary point-of-contact in coordinating design projects and schedules as required, provide Level 3 ongoing support and maintenance, participate in On-Call activities and provide technical resolutions for escalated operational issues.

Senior Network Cabling Technician

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:13:02 +0000

Position Summary

The Senior Network Cabling Technician will be responsible for providing GXS/NGN network maintenance and infrastructure support. This includes data/video/RF/optical cable design, manufacture and tests, on-site PoP and teleport cabling support. Provide logistics support for NGN/GXS optical equipment which include documentation and shipping, RMA support, maintaining cables/connectors and equipment inventories. Provide expert cable design, manufacturing and installation support to departments within Network Engineering.

Space Vehicle Electrical Power Systems Hardware Engineer

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:10:08 +0000

L-3 Stratis has a challenging opportunity for an experienced Space Vehicle Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Hardware Engineer to work with electrical power systems for human space flight vehicles. We are part of a team supporting EPS analysis and systems engineering activities including ongoing International Space Station (ISS) engineering activities at NASA / Johnson Space Center. The individual will support NASA ISS EPS subsystem engineers.

Specifically, the electrical power subsystem engineer will support hardware development for EPS equipment on ISS.

Job Responsibilities include: • Production of build-to-print flight hardware. • Electrical design of power supplies. • Procurement of flight hardware assembly parts. • Drawing changes. • Scheduling and tracking of hardware through fabrication process. • Writing test procedures. • Scheduling and supervising testing. • Certification of flight hardware. • Dispositioning of discrepancy reports (troubleshooting and problem resolution).

This work takes place in a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in the human space exploration initiative.

This position requires a self-motivated, capable person wanting to work in a very team-oriented, friendly, but demanding environment. The ideal individual should also have strong verbal and written communication skills. Team members must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program.

Graphics Software and Video Simulation Engineer

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:01:45 +0000

L3 Stratis is looking for Graphics Software and Video Simulation Engineers to support development of the Constellation Training Facility (CxTF) at the NASA / Johnson Space Center (JSC). The CxTF is the high-fidelity simulation and astronaut training facility used to model the Constellation Program space vehicles, e.g., Crew Exploration Vehicle and Lunar Lander, that will take the U.S. back to the Moon and on to Mars. This facility will be used to train NASA's next generation of astronauts and flight controllers.

This work involves graphics software development, Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Vision Processing Unit (VPU) modeling and simulation, H.264 video coding standards, and integration on Linux PC platforms using the Trick© Simulation Environment Toolkit. Individual will develop large scale, high-fidelity simulation components for NASA's end-to-end CxTF.

Job Responsibilities include:

- Graphics software development - Image and video processing expertise and algorithms - CEV Vision Processing Unit (VPU) domain expertise and modeling - Simulation math model development - Debug, test, and verification work with simulation math models and simulation facilities - Simulation requirements, architecture, and design - Facility integration and testing.

This work takes place in a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in the human space exploration initiative.