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EPSSG System Planning Support 1313052
2013-07-04 14:36:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. EPSSG System Planning Support 1313052 Job Description The activities for this consultancy will focus on defining and maintaining the EPSSG system development logic, schedule and all subsystem interactions. The EPSSG system covers the space segment satellite and instruments, ground segment, satellite application facilities, launcher service and LEOP service, as well as the corresponding operations preparation activities. Satellite development is carried out under ESA responsibility but must be coordinated with all other EUMETSAT developments, and all of its interactions with the rest of the system will be defined as part of this activity. The activities require one key person for the duration of the consultancy contract. The tasks and responsibilities of the key person to be undertaken during the EPSSG Phase B will typically include the following Define a system development logic covering all system elements, up to the time of the handover of the last satellite to the Operations Department Prepare and maintain a detailed system development schedule in coordination with all subsystems and partners, together with a critical path analysis of each version of the schedule. Identify all interactions between subsystems and partners, and associate them with main system development milestones and the program work breakdown structure. Provide inputs to the sections of the System Development Plan concerning system development logic, schedule and interactions. Put into place a database of all interactions allowing their subsequent management. Prepare and maintain Interactions Documents defining all interactions between subsystems, together with their need dates. Interactions will cover such areas as Deliverables hardware, software, databases, documentation, algorithms, test data sets, tools, configuration statuses. Support mutual review support, joint test and operational rehearsals preparation and execution, test data analyses. Access to services, sites, facilities, infrastructure and interfaces. Follow up all subsystem developments and participate in any necessary meetings and reviews. Track progress against agreed development plans and Interaction Documents and signal any likely or identified deviations from these plans, together with proposals to reduce the impact of any delays. Provide regular summary reports on system development progress against the development schedule and the status of interactions. These activities will involve interactions with other EUMETSAT teams. Travel within Europe, to the United States and possibly other parts of the world may have to be undertaken for certain tasks. Required Skills and Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent. At least 5 years of experience in the field of largescale system development. Demonstrated ability to define system development logic and schedules and successfully Proficiency with MSProject. Demonstrated experience of defining system interactions and successfully implementing them in a large project . The key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to analyse complex development schedules, identify critical areas and produce accurate and concise analyses and recommendations. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience of large space systems development. Knowledge of French. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 13 August 2013 Start of Work 01 October 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 13 August 2013
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