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GALILEO Operational MCS Development, Test and Validation Engineer
2015-07-03 15:04:01| 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 ESTEC, we are currently looking for a GALILEO Operational MCS Development, Test and Validation Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Key Person will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission control systems. The following main tasks are involved specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements support to the mission operations staff as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and in software support coordination as part of the Flight Control Team during critical operational phases such as launches coordination with other internal ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the ICT systems and services participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems. Requirements Candidates should bring the following skills and knowledge knowledge of mission control system, its environment and the relevant infrastructure. This includes areas such as mission planning, automation, operational database, archiving, data distribution, etc. knowledge and experience in the ESOC software engineering methodology and standards competence in modern computer languages such as C, C, Java, UML, XML, SQL familiarity with the ESOC software development environments and systems, including DOORS familiarity with relevant operating systems, including LINUX. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. 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. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. 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 GALILEO Operational MCS Development, Test and Validation Engineer Reference G015161EFC1 Application closing date 13.07.2015 Start date 03.08.2015 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 ESTEC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC
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