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Controller, Spacecraft Operations
2018-10-03 20:27:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Where others see barriers, we see opportunities. Do you enjoy supporting customers realizing breakthrough value? Do you stay attuned to your customers needs and visions? Do you like to work openly and supportively together with your colleagues and customers? Our work involves many different minds and skills, it cant be done alone. Its a great time being SES. SES is the worldleading satellite operator providing endtoend communications solutions. SES leads across new technologies in video, enterprise, mobility and government. We are a team of people coming from all across the globe who work together to make a real difference in the world. We help to bridge the digital divide by connecting millions of people on the African continent. We make it possible for people to stay connected while flying 10km up on a commercial airplane. We provide expensive satellite coverage of all of the worlds seas and ocean regions via our dedicated mobility beams. We distribute 7,400 channels to more than 1 billion people in 317 million homes. We work together with our partners to develop new standards that transform how people consume and enjoy entertainment. Your Job The Spacecraft Controller is directly responsible to the Team Leader, Spacecraft Operations and is entrusted to monitor and control a number of spacecraft for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the assets providing the best performance to the customers and maximising the spacecraft lifetime. Heshe must be attentive to the operational status of the spacecraft and inquisitive regarding spacecraft data anomalies and be error free in actions concerning spacecraft commanding. Errors in either of the above areas can cause irreparable spacecraft damage and loss of corporate revenue through service outages. Heshe must therefore be sufficiently experienced and knowledgeable as a technologist to understand the functioning of the spacecraft and ground systems. In addition, maturity, reliability and tact are needed. During the majority of working hours heshe is without direct supervision being immediately available. Your Responsibilities Operate spacecraft in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan. Strive to achieve and keep highest possible level of competency to perform all assigned duties and have the awareness to know when to escalate for assistance. Reliable and accurate execution of spacecraft operating procedures. Autonomous execution of manoeuvre burn plans. Continuously monitor spacecraft telemetry and alarm status. Respond to alarms or anomalous conditions by using good judgment, in particular by applying the process of analysing anomalous behaviours, identifying the cause, implementing and verifying the appropriate contingency procedure and if necessary by calling for additional support. Apply the principle of, TestasyouFly, FlyasyouTest in flight operations. Without hesitation, notify the AnalystEngineer, the appropriate SOC Team Leader or other oncall personnel of any event not covered in the plans or procedures. Originate spacecraft and equipment anomaly reports. Strive for accuracy in reporting the facts. Responsible for the operational configuration of the station TTC support path. Ensure that spacecraft telemetry and command capability is always available. Maintain the spacecraft operations logbook in concise and accurate manner. Perform special tests on behalf of engineering by approved procedure. Assist in the development of schedules, logs, forms, charts, graphs and other devices designed to provide thorough records of performance. Perform offline data analysis. Ensure that all displays for spacecraft operations are kept uptodate. Maximise transponder availability by effectively communicating operational problems to the Ground Operations and Network Operations personnel regarding spacecraft activities and performance. Operate ground station independently or in cooperation with responsible staff. Rotate shifts on 24hour duty, 7 days per week. Maintain a professional personal and workplace appearance. Maintain technical proficiency by periodically reviewing procedures and other spacecraft documentation. Execute procedures on the Dynamic Spacecraft Simulator. Attend regular training sessions in order to achieve and maintain an accreditation level to perform required functions. Rehearse on the simulator established nominal and contingency procedures. Perform other duties as required by Team Leader. Your Profile Bachelors Degree in science or equivalent experience Proficient with industry standard office computer software such as word processors, databases and spreadsheet applications After sufficient training be able to pass the controller and manoeuvre accreditation examinations Typical experience for proficiency in job 23 years Analytical skills Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to work error free in perceived high stress situations Ability to follow approved operational procedures High operational awareness Effective communicator with good written and oral reporting skills and excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels of the organisation Ability to work as a team member Flexibility in working times Display an ability and interest to continuously learn Keep a calm head in a stressful situation We Offer You A diverse workplace. For SES, diversity is more than a question of gender or race we welcome different minds and different skills. An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets. Opportunities to further grow and develop in a global and growing company we believe lifelong learning is key to bring the best of SES worldwide. A comprehensive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and the Export Administration Regulations EAR, andor other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324ba3, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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