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Arctic Weather Satellite Ground Segment Engineer
2020-11-26 10:13:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Moltek Ltd. is a subsidiary of CS Group SA SXFPEN Paris. and provides expert manpower to various directorates of the ESA. Industry leading base salary, full healthcare, 3 pension contribution, 30 days vacation, annual training budget, ESTEC social club membership, relocation and bonus. Permanent Dutch contract Deadline for applications 9th December 2020 You will be based on our clients site at the European Space Agencys ESTEC location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. In this large European agency, you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities with the opportunity to gain exposure to various projects and missions at the heart of European space research and development. Tasks Responsibilities In the System Support Division, the postholder will report functionally to the Arctic Weather Satellite AWS Project Manager, and will be responsible for all aspects of the AWS Ground Segment. The postholder will coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate. AWS is conceived as the prototype satellite approx. 120 kg for a future constellation of small satellites providing allweather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The AWS prototype is being implemented as a dedicated ESA Programme Element under the Earth Watch Programme, while any future constellation will be implemented in cooperation with EUMETSAT. Launch of AWS is planned in early 2024. The postholder will support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase. The Ground Segment consists of three elements, namely the Ground Station GS, Monitoring and Control Segment MCS and Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS. The duties will include Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground Segment Supporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimization Monitoring the definition of the Level1data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases In carrying out these tasks, the postholder will coordinate closely with other AWS teammembers, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. Profile PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject Previous experience in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable. Applicants should have good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team The recruitment process will consist of an initial telephone discussion andor a video call followed by presentation of your candidature to ESA. If selected for interview, a face to face onsite technical assessment will be conducted by ESA with the result being either a go or no go. If successful the starting date should be within 2 months off acceptance. Excellent communication skills, be selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach Business level English is required
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