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Galileo GCS System Engineer(OD7-10-20)
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. LSE Space/Aurora have the opportunity to expand our support to ESTEC.Overview
The Galileo Project requires engineering support for the assembly, integration, and validation (AIV) activities of the Ground Control Segment (GCS) elements and segment that is being deployed in the Galileo Control Centre in Oberpfaffenhofen.Within the project guidelines and constraints, the specific responsibilities will include the follow-up of the verification and validation of segment requirements, based on agreed GCS system design and interfaces defined at CDR.
In particular, the candidate will review, comment and witness the test cases and test procedures for each formal milestone, and will ensure that the evolution of the test cases and test procedures remains compatible with the GCS design and verification agreements in approved RVMs.
Additionally, you will contribute to the consolidation of the segment and element operations concepts, and will verify that the actual architecture can support them. The detailed tasks will depend on the specific skills of the candidate.
Specific qualification requirements
University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Good knowledge of applicable ECSS standards (ECSS-E-10-03A, ECSS-E-10-02A).
- Good knowledge of the Galileo system design and of satellite control infrastructures (e.g. ESOC, DLR, Eumetsat, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of the concept of AIV and Qualification implemented in the Ground Control Segment.
- Practical experience in development, integration, verification and testing of satellite control infrastructure, in particular simulators, control systems, and/or flight dynamics.
- Experience related to developments in the Galileo project (GIOVE, IOV) will be considered an asset.
- Proficient in the English language (spoken and written).
All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the Netherlands.
Location
The work will be performed on site at the European Space Technology and Research Centre (ESTEC) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. It will also involve travel and work at Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich Germany in the vacinity of our parent company LSE Space.Contract
- The selected candidate will receive excellent remuneration.
- Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
- The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 29 annual days holiday.
- Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
- Aurora can assist with relocation.
To be considered for this Position
Provide prior to 5 September 2010 a detailed CV and cover letter to Mr. Alex Jeanes, at email alexjeanes@aurora.nl quoting reference OD7-10-20.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their recruitment form to ESA on or before 8 September 2010. ESA will select the candidates for interview at ESTEC and Aurora will provide for interview and travel costs. Should ESA select you then a formal letter of employment shall be issued with an agreed start date.