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Ground Segment Engineer
2014-10-16 13:05:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ground Segment Engineer Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission in the context of the Copernicus Services set up by the European Commission. The first satellite, Sentinel3A, is expected to launch mid2015 with the second satellite Sentinel3B operating in tandem and due for launch 18 months later. EUMETSATs monitors and controls Sentinel 3 satellites and generates near realtime and offline products to support the marine user community. Telespazio VEGA offers a permanent position based in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany with an expected starting date in March 2015. Application closing deadline is October 31st, 2014. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The Ground Segment Engineer shall support the development and maintenance of the S3 ground segment by providing support to the AIV activities during the integration of the S3 ground Segment and by coordinating the verification of the new systems and its interfaces into the Operational infrastructure. The Ground Segment Engineer shall also maintain an uptodate set of design documents and Interface Control Documents for the operational systems and shall perform technical analysis of system architecture and specification for evolutions or major upgrades of the S3 ground segment. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Several years of experience in the following areas o Development and maintenance of complex operational ground systems, preferably in the area of 247 operational remote sensing satellites o Experience of ground segments which are designed and developed taking advantage by the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements o System and Interfaces Engineering AIT experience for the development of major upgrades new ground systems in a 247 operational environment A relevant engineering degree ESSENTIAL SKILLS Good knowledge of at least 2 of the following domains and an overview of the others will also be a distinct advantage o Networking Communications o Satellite Monitoring and Control systems o Data dissemination and archiving o Near RealTime Data Processing Very good command of the English language Ability to work in international teams Good communication and mediation skills, proactive and confident personality DESIRABLE SKILLS Basic German BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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