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Ground Operations Engineer
2015-03-20 12:05:31| 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 ESOC, we are currently looking for a Ground Operations Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities For each mission that uses ESTRACK during its preparation, critical or routine phase a Ground Operations Engineer is assigned in HSOON. Ground Operations Engineers are responsible for providing the ops engineering required for their missions during preparation and execution phase. During the routine phase they are the first level of escalation above ECC and Scheduling Office. Their typical counterparts on the side of ESA missions are Analysts and Spacecraft Operations Engineers, for external missions their interface is to the customers. The GOE tasks are defined below. The core tasks of a Ground Operations Engineering service are as follows Participate in the mission specific design of the ground segment elements. Participate in the mission specific validation of ground segment elements prior to critical operations. Participate as OM in the critical operations phases for that mission. Participate in the definition of mission specific ground station configuration in the ops preparation phase and after major modifications. Participate in the validation of station configuration and MC tailoring for remote operations. Monitor performance of ESTRACK services provided to customers and trigger corrective actions in case of degradations. Initiate or conduct investigations into anomalies affecting the Ground service to the mission. Participate in regular meeting with missions e.g. WORM, ICM or event driven meetings e.g. MRBs. The service comprises in particular the following tasks GOE for the setup and validation of the Earth Observation missions, including OM LEOP support and other critical operations phases support GOE for the setup and validation of the Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions, including OM LEOP support and other critical operations phases support GOE for the setup and validation of the Solar and Planetary Missions, including OM LEOP support and other critical operations phases support OM team member for other missions as required. The technical and operational validation process includes the clear definition of the test environment, the objectives and the approach, including the detailed testsetup and procedures, execution of the validation tests and providing the test report. It also includes reporting of nonconformances and follow up on these including verification of closure of these nonconformances. The key person shall be located at ESOC. Work outside normal working hours and missions might be required. Requirements The Key Person 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 Key Person should meet the following essential and desirable requirements Bachelor of Science as a minimum Good ground segment knowledge at system level Extensive operational experience Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Fluency in English, both writing and speaking Selfstarter, able to work independently with little or no supervision Proactive and confident personality with persuasive skills Teamplayer, able to interface with technical and management personnel Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several tasks in parallel Familiarity with the ESOC working environment, including both, QMS and ISMS Security Clearance Knowledge of space segment operations Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany 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. 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 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Ground Operations Engineer Reference G015055OD8 Application closing date 14.04.2015 Start date 01.07.2015 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 ESOC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESOC
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