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Ground Segment System Support Engineer mf
2016-08-18 18:04:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ground Segment System Support Engineer mf Ref. No. 1611442 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Ground Segment System Support Engineer. You will be supporting all activities related to three different phases in the life cycle of EUMETSAT systems. Phase B includes Architectural and Preliminary Design as well as various stages of the Detailed Design. Phase C regards the definition and development of a given programme e.g. JasonCS and phase D Integration, Verification and Validation in the area of ground segment engineering and architecture. Responsibilities Typical overall areas of responsibilities are Requirements engineering Design definition Technical analyses Technical tradeoffs for assessing dependability, effectiveness, risks, efforts and planning Planning of integration and verification, which final objective is to demonstrate that the deliverables conform to the specified requirements. In more detail, all necessary support activities will be provided in particular phases of the EUMETSAT systems life cycle, consisting of Phase B Support in refinement, management and maintenance of the GS system requirements in its Ground Segment Requirements Document, including analysis of the system level requirements, requirements tracing and justification Support in refinement and maintenance of the ground segment functional, operational and data model Support in defining the Ground Segment architecture addressing the overall design of the ground segment system and its physical elements, including the GS deployment views, and generation of the associated architectural design documentation Performing analyses architectural tradeoffs, technical budgets, design to costeffort and risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering, and contribute to the GS design justification and GS Technical Budgets documents Support in the decomposition of the GS System into procurementdevelopment elements, COTS and reusable components including allocation of requirements and functions from GS system level. Contribution to the element level requirements, especially requirements common to all elements and recommended technologies Support in defining the GS external interfaces, and internal interfaces between the different GS elements, and their documentation in ICDs Support in generating IVV related concepts and documents, including preliminary integration and verification plans and verification control documents VCDs Support in preparation of the documentation for the GS Preliminary Design Review PDR and the review itself, as part of the ground segment project team, i.e., providing answers to and supporting the resolution of issues raised. Phase C Support in completion detailed design of GS components, including analyses architectural tradeoffs, system technical budgets, risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering Support in management and maintenance of the requirements baseline and defining MME Services, on the basis of capabilities needed by the Programmes GS Support in closure of actions raised at the GS PDR and other check points which might be identified in the detailed design phase Support in defining requirements and interfaces for the components of the GS Support to studies internal or external and the evaluation of their results, and relate engineering proposals for the ground segment detailed design, Support in preparation of the ground segment system and constituent parts assembly, integration and verification detailed planning. Phase D Analysis of deliverables for conformance to existing requirements and specified test procedures, Support of the integration, verification, and validation IVV of the Ground Segment elements into the overall Ground Segment system, Support in following up on all segment level development and testing activities and status, and participating in meetings and reviews as necessary. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date on 01. January 2017. You will be nominally based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany, but shall be in a position to travel within Europe or worldwide, if required. Furthermore you shall be able to attend reviews and progress meetings outside of EUMETSAT premises on a short notice. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have an university degree, in the domain of engineering, science, or other suitable qualification and be able to demonstrate 5 years of experience in the following areas and disciplines Essential skills are Extensive experience in the specification, design including functional analysis and modelling, implementation, integration, and verification of large and complex Earth Observation ground segments Experience in the preparation of ground segment requirements and design documentation Experience in management and traceability of complex requirements structure, and preferably experience with DOORS Experience in use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities preferably CORE, or Enterprise Architect Detailed knowledge of at least 3 of the following and a good overview of the other systems and related technologies i Near RealTime Data Processing chains, ii Ground segment endtoend monitoring system, iii Data Archive and Retrievals, iv Data Distribution, v IVV, Excellent oral and written communication in English The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in Networking and Communications and Ground Stations subsystems Experience in system engineering formal practices and processes, especially in the field of space systems engineering, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. What can Terma offer 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 extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Guido Damm by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId978joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date September 19th, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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