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Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer
2014-03-31 15:37:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting two Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineers to support the maintenance and evolution of data processing systems and applications for existing programmes as well as activities related to the EPSSG ground segment at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities Your primary tasks and activities may include Supporting the definition of data processing concepts and their implications on Ground Segment interfaces and architecture, analysing requirements and constraints imposed on Ground Segment data processing elements, including their impact and criticality, specification and maintenance of Ground Segment and lower level requirements in DOORS with associated traceability and verification methods, including the development of testing concepts and test scenarios, and justification of requirements to be documented in the Ground Segment Design Justification File Maintaining the functional and architectural model of Ground Segment data processing elements with the selected Model Based System Engineering MBSE methodology and contribution to the Ground Segment preliminary design definition to be documented in the Ground Segment Architectural Design Document and contribution to the Ground Segment Integration, Verification and Validation IVV approach definition for data processing elements, and specification of Interface Requirements Documents IRDs Performing tradeoffs to assess effectiveness, risks and costs of alternative architectural and technical solutions in the area of data processing and support to the compilation and maintenance of data processing engineering budgets such as data and products volumes, products generation timeliness Supporting the procurement of Ground Segment data processing elements by advising on technical solutions proposed by the contractor and by reviewing documentation to confirm its compliance with the requirements, along with support to testing, integration and acceptance of Ground Segment data processing elements by reviewing testing documentation, managing procurement of test data where appropriate and evaluating coherence and adequacy of integration and system level tests Supporting anomaly maintenance and evolutions For maintenance, characterisation of system component behaviour against required performance, maintenance of a systematic overview of anomaly contexts, and proposal and implementation of system alterations including component modification achieving required performance for evolutions, conceptual design, requirements specification, functional modelling, system analysis, and concept development to support increased performance, rationalisation of components, and cost reduction, along with monitoring and supporting the implementation of evolutions, and documenting the resulting revised relationships between component clusters, functional models, and requirements Reviewing System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation dealing with requirements, concepts, algorithms and technical analyses of relevance for data processing, including review of instrument data processing algorithms and calibration concepts defined by the Space Segment with emphasis on their implications on Ground Segment data processing concepts, interfaces and architecture Participating in formal reviews and technical meetings at System and Ground Segment level Reviewing documentation dealing with technical evolutions of the EUMETSAT infrastructure Skills and Experience You must possess the following skills and experience University degree in the engineering domain or equivalent At least 3 years of experience in engineering of Ground Segment data processing elements for Earth Observation missions, including requirements specification, definition of interfaces, architecture and testing concepts At least 3 years of direct involvement in specification, design, development andor procurement of at least two of the following Ground Segment elements Processing infrastructure for Level 1 and Level 2 data processing Level 1 instrument data processors Frontend and L0 processing Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary and dynamic context in cooperation with other teams Ability to maintain a system overview is essential Ability to plan their work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks Capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation Ability to work effectively in English The following skills would be highly desirable Requirements management in DOORS Experience with formal system architectural modelling and design tools Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards Knowledge of Calibration Validation activities for Earth Observation products Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data and processor prototypes for Earth Observation missions How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 300414. We look forward to hearing from you!
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