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Biomedical Engineer (BME)
Purpose of the Job
A Biomedical Engineer (BME) is a member of the ESA Space Medicine Team (SMT) within the Engineering & Operations (E&O) unit. The general function of the BME is to ensure astronaut health and well-being by providing medical operational, engineering, and project support to the ESA crew surgeons, the SMT medical project unit, and other ESA human spaceflight mission support disciplines. This includes medical technology development support, document preparation, operational processes development, flight controller training, continuous coordination with the different ESA Human Spaceflight Integration and Operations entities and the International Partner communicator and medical teams and console support in the role of EAC Crew Operations Support (ECOS) Flight Controller and/or EUROCOM Flight Controller.
As ECOS Flight Controller, the BME ensures the ops preparation and real time implementation of ESA activities assigned to ECOS in the domain of crew support, astronaut training, and medical operations and technology testing. As EUROCOM flight controller, the BME is responsible for Crew Communications and Medical Operations. The BME ensures that ESA, is ready to provide Real Time (R/T) support to the ESA astronauts, the International Partner Communicator and Medical teams, and the ESA Flight Control team during ISS Space Missions. The EUROCOM is also the medical representative to the Mission Control Center. In the EUROCOM role on console, the BME facilitates the communication between the ESA Flight Controllers on the ground and the crew on-board the ISS and represents the ESA crew’s interest in the ESA Flight Control Team. He/she ensures the implementation of the ESA Flight Program, monitors and annotates biomedical, environmental, and other crew-related data, maintains awareness of ongoing on-orbit operations, and ensures the implementation of the ESA Medical Support Program. A large portion of the job corresponding to flight operations involves responding to new situations as they arise.
The following training is required and can be provided to successful candidates:
- Successful completion of COLUMBUS systems and payload training certification (user level)
- Successful completion of COL-CC Flight Controller Training for console operations
- For ECOS-related assignments: successful completion of ECOS Flight Controller training & certification
- For EURCOM assignment: successful completion of ESA EUROCOM Flight Controller Certification
- Successful completion of EUROCOM Flight Controller theoretical and hands-on training (e.g., Voice Protocol, ISS crew procedures, CHeCS hardware, space physiology, etc.)
- Successful completion of Instructor Training Course (or Light version) is an asset, but not required
- Successful completion of Project Management training
Specific Qualification Requirements:
- Experience in ISS medical systems, ISS medical operations, ISS space flight procedures, space flight communication protocols, and/or ISS Astronaut training lesson design/development/implementation is highly sought after.
- Fluent in English communication skills (writing and speaking), including presentations to large groups
- Knowledge of German and/or another ESA member state language is an asset
- High level of flexibility and positive attitude towards teamwork
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task and manage several varied projects
- Ability to excel in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to maintain high level of organization and efficient output
- Ability to cope well with stress
- Ability to work well with information technology resources
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with international partners, organizations and academic institutions is necessary
- A background in human physiology and/or human space physiology is highly desired
- Strong foundation knowledge in human space flight, especially space operations is an asset
To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter to info@wylelabs.de
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