MSNBC Space News
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:57:18 GMT
Deep in Mars' past, an asteroid struck the planet with such titanic force that it could've killed off the planet's entire magnetic field, according to a new study.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:06:39 GMT
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After a decade of tinkering, NASA has successfully conducted the first deep-space test of a protocol designed to accommodate an interplanetary Internet.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:24:36 GMT
Flight controllers were revamping plans Wednesday for the remaining spacewalks planned during space shuttle Endeavour's visit to the international space station, after a crucial tool bag floated out to space during a repair trip.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:27:09 GMT
A pair of orb weaver spiders flying aboard the International Space Station have fought a battle with weightlessness and lost.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:18:40 GMT
Strange weather on the icy dwarf planet Eris could be causing changes that scientists are now seeing at the methane-ice surface of this distant object in our solar system.
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Planetary Operations, Quick Look and Validation Engineer
Job Description
Overview and Tasks
A new member of the Mission Independent Group (MIG) for the solar system science operations division is required. The purpose of the MIG is to support the enhancement of the science operations framework for solar system missions in support of the Science Ground Segments (SGS), building on the existing infrastructure where possible. The MIG also advises the SGS of presently operating missions, in which capacity it adopts a coordinating rather than a governing role to avoid interference with mission-specific decisions.A summary of the work packages follows:
- Work package #1: Support for modeling validation
- Work package #2: Support for simulator validation
- Work package #3: Quick-look analysis
- Work package #4: Harmonise SGS activities for data validation assessment
- Work package #5: Requirement Definition for Information Repository
Specific qualification requirements
The candidate should have a university background in a technical or scientific subject as well as science ground segment experience. In particular the candidate should have the following qualifications:- Knowledge of science operations on an ESA mission.
- Experience with Quick Look Analysis software
- Knowledge of instrument teams is an asset
- Capability of writing clear and concise documentation is required.
- The candidate should be fluent in English.
All applicants must hold a valid passport from a country of the European Union and be legally able to work in Spain.
Location
The work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre, at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain.
Contract
- We offer a permanent position.
- 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 27 annual days holiday.
- Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
- Aurora can assist financially with relocation and provide useful information to working and living in Spain.
Summary
Aurora's successful formula is ensuring the happiness of employees and customers.
To be considered for this Position
Provide prior to 28 July 2008 a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Alex Jeanes, user alexjeanes AT domain aurora.nl quoting reference SOO-79.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their recruitment form to ESA on or before 31 July 2008. ESA will select the candidates for interview at ESAC and Aurora will provide for interview travel costs. Should ESA select you then a formal letter of employment shall be issued with an agreed start date.
Contact information
Sassenheim
not applicable
Netherlands
2171BG
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