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Ground Operations Engineer Galileo mf
2013-02-04 12:38:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission Galileo is Europes future global navigation satellite system, providing a highly accurate global positioning service under civilian control. Galileo launch and early orbit phase operations LEOP will be carried out by a team comprising CNES and ESA engineers. LEOP operations are planned to take place alternately at CNES in Toulouse, France and at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, with the joint team taking part in the LEOPs at each site. Each Galileo launch will comprise a minimum of 2 spacecraft and possibly up to 4. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Ground Operations Engineer GOE for the Galileo LEOP operations, to be located at our customers site, ESOC in Darmstadt. While the first pair of Galileo satellites had been launched IOV1, the holder of this post will support the upcoming IOV2 LEOP support from CNES and the IOC1 LEOP support from ESOC missions. The responsibilities of the GOE include in particular Developing and managing the Galileo LEOP mission timeline Preparation for Galileo LEOP operations in coordination with the operations managers consulting the operations concept document, interface definitions for the ground elements, scheduling, etc Developing and reviewing of the ground segment procedures Production of the Galileo Launch Folder Providing specialist advice on the ground segment Preparation, management and execution of the various mission test campaigns Identification, recording, investigation and progression of ground segment anomalies during the various tests and operations preparations Preparation for, and participation in, the mission operations simulation 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, executing applicable procedures. This will involve shift working to provide 24 hour support to the spacecraft Provide Ground Segment Support for activities such as Risk Analysis, Secure Monitoring Procedures, Incident Investigation, etc. Providing any necessary ground segment support to operations in the drift phase of the spacecraft Contribution to the postLEOP reports. The GOE will work closely with the Galileo Operations Director, CNES GOM and Spacecraft Operations Manager for the Galileo LEOP missions. Additionally, support as a GOE to the preparation or operations of other spacecraft missions may be required. This position will require to be on mission for an extended period and shiftwork during the LEOP. This is a full time position, starting 1st April 2013, with a minimum of 1 year duration with possible extension. Your Qualifications This position requires a person with University or similar degree in engineering or physics together with a several years of good professional experience in ground operations for spacecraft missions. Candidates must be systemminded and able to work as a member of an international and interdisciplinary team. Previous expertise of spacecraft ground operations is highly desirable. The candidate will be asked to undergo Security Clearance for this position. Fluent written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French would be advantageous. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extra legal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId321joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date February 13th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma AS is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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