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Ground Operations Engineer GOE
2013-01-31 16:38:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Overview The Galileo LEOP operations will be carried out by a team comprising 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. Services to be provided 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 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. 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 groundstation 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 groundstation. This will involve extended travelling and shiftwork Contribution to the postsupport reports. Specific Requirements 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. Education University or similar degree in engineering or physics Experience good professional experience of several years in Ground Operations. Vitrociset Belgium is looking for a candidate with the profile described below to deploy in ESOC Please submit applications not later than by EMAIL to Mr. Massimiliano Mazza, Head of Engineering services Satellite Operations M.Mazzavitrocisetbelgium.com cc. jobsvitrocisetbelgium.com
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