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Aeolus Project AIV AIT Electrical Engineer, RTCTEC139
2014-03-06 13:38:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aeolus Project AIV AIT Electrical Engineer, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. Serco Nederland BV is looking for an AIV AIT Electrical Engineer to support the System Modelling and Functional Verification Section of the Software Systems Division. Task Overview Definition and updating of the requirements related to the Satellite AITAIV e.g. plans, test specifications, test procedures Ensuring the definition and implementation of a satellite andor payload AIV programme meet the technical and programmatic requirements. Monitoring and control of subsystem and system level integration and test activities e.g. participation to test reviews, test readiness, test boards, attendance to test execution Monitoring and control of the industrial activities related to the procurement, development and maintenance of the ground support equipments, including the instrument AITAIV and corresponding ground support equipments Support to Satellite, Subsystems and Instruments Reviews in the areas of EGSE, AIT and AIV. Support to the launch campaign preparation, monitoring and control of all integration and test activities at the launch site Early identification of problem areas and support to their resolution Support the review and definition of the in flight and onground calibration and characterisation activities from an EGSEAIT viewpoint. Specific Task Provide support for the AIT activities of the Aeolus project, covering all necessary phases up to the launch of the satellite being responsible for Monitoring the AITAIV plans produced by the satellite prime contractor and ensuring that they are coherent and consistent with the baseline schedule via regular AIT meetings at the prime contractors premises Identifying potential risks to the schedule and identifying workaround solutions and risk mitigations which can be implemented Participating to TRRs and PTRs as the representative of the project in coordination with the ADMAeolus Instrument and AIT, Engineering and PA Managers Participating in NRBs and TRBs as one of the representatives of the project and ensure that there is adequate support for AIT activities and AIT reviews, both within industry and ESA Ensuring that all GSE is complete configured and properly verified in time for AIT activities and that all SW and Automated Procedures required for SC verification are consistent with the need Reviewing AIT procedures with the support of project and DTEC technical responsible, in particular, that the test procedures properly define the requirements to be verified by the test and that these verifications are properly traced to the test report and the VCD Supporting the Engineering manager in Verification Control Boards Supporting the Aeolus launch campaign ensuring the launch facilities are in a state of readiness for the satellite and are inspected and verified, that transfer of all GSE is completed and that these are verified prior to satellite launch readiness preparation consistent with the need. Monitoring the completeness of all AITAIV activities up to launch in accordance with an agreed launch operations plan Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. An ability to work independently and to establish good working relations with ESA and industrial counterparts is essential. Essential skills Practical experience of working in AIT Extensive experience of system level functional and performance testing Experience of at least one complete satellite test and launch campaign in an AITAIV role Experience of satellite verification engineering, Good knowledge of GSE operations and infrastructure Ability to travel to the satellite prime contractors premises frequently and to act as onsite support where appropriate during the satellite test and launch campaigns. You will be an integrated member of the AITAIV team in relevant phases, e.g. during extensive thermal test campaign in CSL. Time at the satellites prime premises, Airbus Stevenage UK, as onsite support, is expected to be a minimum of 50 of your total allocated time, as well as 100 supporting the launch campaign onsite. Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date or to close vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post, please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid50435 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to the Dutch recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position AIV AIT Electrical Engineer Reference RTCTEC139 Application closing date 30 March 2014 Start date June 2014 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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