Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Space elevator enthusiasts gather to assess how far they've risen on what they hope will be a radically new path to orbit and beyond.
A dwarf planet orbiting beyond Neptune has been designated the third plutoid in the solar system and given the name Makemake, the International Astronomical Union said on Saturday.
A NASA spacecraft sent on a mission to inspect comets has filmed Earth and its moon from 31 million miles away, creating an alien’s-eye view of our world.
Newly revealed readings from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter indicate that a lot more Martian rocks were altered by water than scientists originally thought.
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Activities:
Join a team of test engineers to support the testing of a satellite on prime contractor level. You will be responsible for the following activities:
- Functional test support
- Produce and implement test procedures
- Work in the check-out room at a console
- Support to mission reference scenario test
- Support of unit and instrument level tests (relevant to the identified subsystem)
- Support instrument related preparation of tests
- Participation and support of Test Readiness Reviews and Flight Readiness Reviews
- Participation during functional instrument tests
- Reporting and Documentation of test results
- Generation of synoptic pictures
Skills:
You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:
- University degree in physics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline
- Ability to work under high pressure and with minimum supervision
- Fluency in English is mandatory. The knowledge of German would be beneficial, together with good communication and team work skills
Starting date:
September 2008
An exciting and international working environment in a highly innovative team is waiting for you. You will benefit from focused training and development bundled with a competitive salary.
You are welcome to apply online or send an English CV via Email to
Mrs. Lena Meyer
HE Space Operations GmbH
bremen@hespace.com