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Ground Operations Engineer
2013-02-05 15:37:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco has been operating for over 35 years across a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently seeking a Ground Operations Engineer to support the Galileo LEOP operations. The Galileo LEOP operations will be carried out by a team comprising of CNES and ESOC engineers. The plan is for LEOPs to take place alternately at CNES Toulouse and ESOC Darmstadt, with the team taking part in the LEOPs at each site. There will be 2 Ground Operations Managers GOMs, one will be normally based at each of the sites and the holder of this post will report to the ESOC Ground Operations Manager. Each launch will comprise a minimum of 2 spacecraft and possibly up to 4. While the two first pair of Galileo Satellites had been launched IOV1 and IOV2, the holder of this post will support the upcoming IOC1 LEOP support from ESOC and IOC2 LEOP support from CNES plus the follow on missions. The working language across the team is English. During the remaining time periods, the post holder will be assigned work as GOE for other missions, specifically in the area of launcher tracking. This position might require to be on mission away from ESOC for extended period. The responsibilities of the GOE include in particular Developing and managing the LEOP mission timeline Preparation for LEOP operations in coordination with Ground Operations Manager, Spacecraft Operations 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 provide 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. The holder of the post will closely cooperate with the Galileo Operations Director, CNES GOM and Spacecraft Operations Manager for the Galileo LEOP missions. Additionally, support to the preparation or operations of other missions delegated to the Division may be required as requested by the Head of Section HSOONX or the Ground Operations Manager. This requires in particular Development and review of the ground station procedures Providing specialist advice on the ground segment Conduct and report on technical and operational qualification of the ground station Development, management and execution of the MRTs, DFTs, Tracking Campaigns Identification, recording, investigation and progression of ground anomalies during the prelaunch tests, MRTs and LEOPs Participation in the LEOPs in the role of a Ground Operations Manager, in the case of launcher tracking locally at the ground station. This will involve extended travelling and shiftwork Contribution to the postsupport reports. Qualifications and Requirements The candidate should have a University or similar degree in engineering or physics together with a good professional experience of several years in Ground Operations. Candidates should be systemminded and able to work as a member of an international and interdisciplinary team. Expertise of spacecraft ground operations is highly desirable. The candidate shall also be asked to undergo Security Clearance for this position. Knowledge of French is a strong benefit. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think, you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39421 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please address them to our recruitment team at Darmstadtjobsserco.com Position Ground Operations Engineer Reference G013026OD8 Application closing date 120213 Start date 010413 Important Please be aware security clearance may be part of the selection process All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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