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Mission and System Analysis Support Engineer for Earth Observation Future Missions
Mission and System Analysis Support Engineer for Earth Observation Future Missions (ENG-3-6)
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA at ESTEC in the domain of Earth Observation (EO) for the following work.Overview
The successful candidate shall carry out the duties described below within the Future Missions Division of the Earth Observation Programmes Directorate, under the supervision of the Division staff acting as technical officers for the preparatory activities of new EO missions. They include :- To critically review the work performed by industry within studies run by the Future Missions Division, mainly during phase 0 and phase A of the missions
- To perform independent orbit analyses to identify optimal mission profiles in parallel to the industrial studies as well as for internal mission design by the Agency
- To carry out general and specific space system analysis and design tasks in the areas of EO end-to-end data flow, satellite configuration and payload accommodation, under supervision of ESA staff
- To support the development of computer programmes in all areas of satellite analyses, particularly orbital analysis and mission visualization
- To support ESA staff in the preparation of documentation for the procurement of studies on future EO missions
Specific qualification requirements
- University degree.
- Solid background and experience (including a minimum of 2 years of employment) in satellite system and subsystem technology, with strong simulation development skills.
- Experience in the preparation of EO missions particularly in the areas of mission profile design and mission performance, system and payload performance and interfaces.
- Proficient in the English language (Spoken and Written).
All applicants must hold a valid passport from a country of the European Union.
Location
The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre (ESTEC) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands.Contract
- We offer a permanent position.
- The selected candidate will receive excellent remuneration including a contribution to the company pension scheme.
- 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 27 annual days holiday.
- Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
- Aurora can assist with relocation with local advise and financially.
To be considered for this Position
Provide prior to 10 June 2008 a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Alex Jeanes, user alexjeanes at domain aurora.nl quoting reference ENG-3-6.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their recruitment form to ESA on or before 13 June 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.
Sassenheim
not applicable
Netherlands
2171BG
