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Ground Segment Engineer
2021-02-10 17:12:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 783 On behalf of ESA, we are currently looking for a Ground Segment Engineer to work in its Site ESTEC in the city of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The key person will report functionally to the AWS Artic Satellite Weather Project Manager,and will be responsible for all aspects of the AWS Ground Segment. The Ground Segment Engineer will coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate. AWS is conceived as the prototype satellite approx. 120 kg for a future constellation of small satellites providing allweather microwave sounding of the global atmosphere with frequent revisit observations over the Arctic region. The AWS prototype is being implemented as a dedicated ESA Programme Element under the Earth Watch Programme, while any future constellation will be implemented in cooperation with EUMETSAT. Launch of AWS is planned in early 2024. The key person will support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase. The Ground Segment consists of three elements, namely the Ground Station GS, Monitoring and Control Segment MCS and Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS. In carrying out the following tasks, the Ground Segment Engineer will coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers guaranteeing compliance with requirement. Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements. Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground Segment. Supporting AWS project reviews. Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team. Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation. Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGSSupporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs. Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject, with minimum 4 years of experience. Good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team. Good communication skills. Selfmotivation and proactive and resultsoriented approach. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. The following skills would be highly desirable Previous experience in Ground Segment projects. Experience in Earth Observation. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 07122020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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