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EPS System Engineer
2015-12-14 16:06:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for an EPS System Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities As EPS System Support Engineer you will report to the EPS System and Operations Preparation Manager. The tasks of the EPS System Support Engineer shall include the following activities required to support MetopC, including the concurrent operation of three Metop satellites MetopC threeMetops supporting the definition, development and implementation of evolutions to the EPS ground segment in line with the revised ground segment requirements for MetopC threeMetops supporting the definition and execution of the functional verification and operational validation of the updated EPS ground segment Ground Segment VV, coordinating where possible with other EPS ground segment activities such as the EPS Computer Infrastructure Upgrade Project ECIUP supporting the definition, planning and execution of EPS System Verification and Validation System VV activities, taking advantage of ground segment verification and validation where possible, against the revised system requirements and mission operations concept supporting the execution of operations preparation activities for the Metop spacecraft and EPS ground segment against the revised mission operations concept supporting preparations for, and execution of, key system reviews and milestones such as the System Integration, Verification and Validation Readiness Review SIVVRR and Review SIVVR, Launch Operations Readiness Review LORR, and others. Requirements Essentials The Key Person, while expected to work as part of a closeknit team, is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision and minimum training. In addition to a university degree in a relevant technical discipline such as engineering or physics the Key Person shall have a background including the following mandatory skills and experience at least three years experience in the execution of integration, verification and validation IVV of spacecraft systems andor their operational ground segment, including the preparation of system and or ground segment verification and validation plan and specification documentation, and VV test cases tracing of system requirements through to analyses andor executed VV testing at least two years experience in the operations or operations preparation of an operational ground segment. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirables In addition, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key Person to have experience of the following demonstrable experience in the application of configuration management and quality assurance principles to space systems andor their operational ground segments demonstrable experience in spacecraft and or ground operations preparation activities demonstrable experience in the coordination of test activities involving collaborations with internal andor external partners. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position EPS System Engineer Reference G015294EUM Application closing date 20012016 Start date as from April 2016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via 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 For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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