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Consultancy Support Launcher Interface Engineer
2014-10-15 19:05:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
VisionSpace Technologies is a multinational company with its headquarters in Portugal created in mid 2010, and operates in the aerospace sector. The companys entrepreneurial spirit allows to deliver highperformance solutions, through innovative thinking and development that address our clients expectations. We are currently looking for a Launcher Interface Engineer to support our client in Darmstadt, Germany. TASKS The Key person shall provide expertise on LauncherSatellite interface issues all along the Launcher selection and Launch preparation phases, assessing overall interface compatibility and readiness status of launch vehicles and carrying out specific studies or analysis where requested. The Key person shall also take part in the coordination of the operational support to the Launch, to this aim heshe could be sent frequently on mission and heshe will be located at Launch Site for the duration of the Launch Campaign. Launch services procurement phase Perform specific analyses, tradeoffs and studies to support the identification of potential launch services for EUMETSAT missions and associated technical requirements, Support the preparation and the execution of launch feasibility and compatibility studies, liaising with the launch services provider and industry as necessary for the provision of inputs and verification of the results Support the definition and the consolidation of satellite to launcher interface Requirements Support the definition of the launch services procurement documentation and the review and assessment of the offers from the selected providers Coordinate with the system team manager launch service related tasks and activities Launch services mission preparation phase Perform or manage specific analyses as needed in relation with the establishment or verification of satellite to launcher interface requirements Prepare or support the preparation of specific documentation to be delivered in the frame of the launch preparation activities Review and assess space segment documentation in relation with launcher interface e.g. mission analysis, environment specifications, environmental test plans and specifications, launch campaign operations plans and procedures, etc. to verify compliance and compatibility with the selected launch services Review and assess technical notes or dossiers issued by the launch services provider, in relation to satellite development, mission analysis, launch compatibility, etc. Interface internal and external parties involved in the program with regard to satellitetolauncher interfaces and attend meeting and reviews as necessary, both on space segment and launch services sides Regularly update and maintain under configuration the satellite to launcher interface requirements taking into account the outcomes of the iterations with the launch service providers, the mission analysis studies and the outcomes of the main reviews PMAR, FMAR, etc. Regularly update and maintain the deployment and applicability to the space segment of the satellite to launcher interface requirements Support the definition, the review and the update of the Satellite to Launcher Interface Control Document issued by the launch services provider Support the coordination with the EUMETSAT LEOP manager in relation to the launch technical requirements and inputs required by the LEOP provider Coordinate with EUMETSAT flight dynamics team for the scope of defining the requirements for satellite injection Coordinate with the system team manager launch service related activities, and provide status of launch preparation Provide support to EUMETSAT and satellite reviews Regularly update and maintain the program action items list in relation with the interface with the launch provider Support the coordination and preparation of meetings with launch providers Launch Campaign preparation phase In coordination with the satellite development team and the launch services provider support the logistics in preparation of the launch campaign set up of the requirements for customer offices, coordination of the shipments of necessary hardware, travel plans, etc. Support the definition and coordination of the launch campaign master plans and procedure schedule, operation plans, master procedures, countdown procedure allocation of personnel, etc. Coordinate with the EUMETSAT LEOP manager in relation to the technical requirements for the LEOP phase Coordinate with the system team manager launch service related activities, and provide status of launch campaign preparation Provide support to EUMETSAT and satellite reviews Launch Campaign phase Deputise or act when needed as Launch Interface Manager, being the formal point of contact with the launch services provider Monitor the launch campaign activities and interface the launch services provider to ensure timely delivery of services to EUMETSAT for the needs of the Launch Campaign execution Coordinate with the EUMETSAT LEOP manager Coordinate with the system team manager launch service related activities, and provide status of launch campaign activities Provide support to EUMETSAT and satellite reviews General EUMETSAT or launch services group activities Monitor and maintain a weekly record of Launch events Prepare and maintain an updated dossier of existing Launch Services, identifying potential compatibility with EUMETSAT satellites Provide weekly reporting on activities performed in support to the different programs Perform andor support analysis or specific studies as requestednecessary for the general EUMETSAT need Provide support to other EUMETSAT groups activities and system reviews as necessary. PROFILE The Key person shall have a university degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline, with a proven knowledge and minimum of 3 years experience in spacelauncher systems and related aspects. In particular, the following experiencejob skills are sought Very good knowledge of launch related topics such as Trajectories and Launch Mission Analysis, Flight Dynamics, EMC, Vibrations, Propulsion, satellite Launch Campaign activities and tests Experience in implementing Quality and management processes The Key person shall demonstrate organisational and management skills to fulfil coordination tasks assigned during the preparation and execution of Launch Campaigns. Experience in the implementation of a launch service and preparationexecution of launch campaigns would be an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams are required. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key person must be able to work effectively in this language, together with good communication skills. WORKING PLACE Our client premises in Germany. Close Date 19112014
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