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Ground Operations Engineer
2013-02-04 17:38:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Ground Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Ground Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will support the upcoming Galileo IOC1 LEOP support from ESOC and IOC2 LEOP support from CNES plus the follow on missions. As part of the team at ESOC, you will have the following responsibilities Developing and managing the LEOP mission timeline Preparation for LEOP operations in coordination with Ground Operations Manager, Spacecraft Operation Manager and Operation Director consulting the operations concept document, interface definitions for the ground elements, scheduling, etc Development and review of the ground segment procedures Development of the Galileo Launch Folder Providing specialist advice on the ground segment Development, management and execution of the MRTs, DFTs, Tracking Campaigns. Identification, recording, investigation and progression of ground anomalies during the SVTs, MRTs, simulations campaigns and LEOPs Preparation for, and participation in, the simulations campaigns Assistance to the simulations officer to provided specialist ground segment knowledge for the simulations campaigns. Participation in the 56 day LEOPs in the role of a Ground Operations Manager, thereby executing applicable Classified and UnClassified procedures. This will involve shiftworking to provide 24 hour support to the spacecraft Provide Ground Segment Support for activities like Risk Analysis, Secure Monitoring Procedures, Incident Investigation, etc., as required. Providing any necessary ground segment support to operations in the drift phase of the spacecraft Contribution to the postLEOP reports. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University or equivalent degree in engineering or physics Several years experience in Ground Operations Systemminded and able to work as a member of an international and interdisciplinary team Expertise of spacecraft ground operations is highly desirable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Fluency in English is mandatory, the knowledge of French would be an asset. This job is located in Darmstadt.We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DEDSC1936 before 11Feb13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.
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