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Ground Segment System and Interface Engineering Consultancy Support
2014-10-17 11:06:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Scope Provision of consultancy support to assist the Generic Systems and Infrastructure GSI Division, as part of the Infrastructure Engineering Maintenance team, performing Ground Segment and Interface engineering activities. Incorporation date 01Jan2015 Type of Contract 2 years Education University degree in the engineering domain or equivalent Professional Experience The key person shall have at least 3 years experience in the following areas Development and maintenance of complex operational ground systems, preferably for remote sensing spacecrafts with large reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements System, IVV and Interfaces Engineering AIT experience for the development of major upgrades new ground systems in a 247 operational environment Interfaces requirements definition, engineering and test, including the generation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents, with support of tools In addition, for the accomplishment of the listed tasks, proven knowledge and experience in the following of at least two of the following areas Satellite monitoring and control systems Data processing Dissemination Archive systems Ground Stations It would be a distinct advantage for the key person to have knowledge andor experience with some of the following Full development cycle of large systems, from the definition of requirements to system design and testing Knowledge of Network system engineering would be considered as an advantage. System requirements management and functionalarchitectural modelling, with support of tools System architectural design experience in the use of modelling and design tools in support of it will be considered an advantage e.g. Enterprise Architect Definition, management and traceability of complex requirements structure experience in the use of tools in support of it will be considered an advantage e.g. DOORS Configuration Control processes and tools. Familiarity with the ECSS standards. Technical Requirements As a member of the Infrastructure Engineering Maintenance team, the Key person shall contribute to maintain the overall system design documentation of the operational systems. The Key person shall ensure, in particular, the maintenance of the uptodate set of Interface Control Documents for all the operational systems. This does not imply that the Key person will be the book captain for all the ICDs, but heshe will have the responsibility to ensure that the ICDs are kept uptodate, in coordination with and with support of the other TSS teams. In the role of support to the maintenance activities of the operational programmes, the tasks of the Key person shall include Coordinate the maintenance, for all the operational ground systems, of a complete and consistent set of Interface Control Documents Perform technical analysis of system architecture and specification evolutions or major upgrades of the operational ground systems, for interfaces coherence and compatibility check with other ongoing developments Define the interface testing approach for major evolutions of the operational ground systems and contribute to the coordination of the installation, integration and verification of new systems into the Operational infrastructure Contribute to the various OPS TSS Projects and associated reviews, as required, providing Interfaces Engineering support during the design phase and contribute actively to the definition of the IVV activities Perform analysis, investigations and resolution of system level anomalies. Support the GSI System Engineer on all related activities as requested Attend the OPS regular coordination meetings, including CRBs and ARBs, as requested. In the role of support to the development of new GEO and LEO programmes, the tasks of the Key person shall include Participate to the definition of the system architecture and interfaces between the multimission elements and the programme specific elements of the ground system In coordination with the system and interface engineers of the future ground segment, ensure that the definition and documentation of new interfaces are compatible with the methodology used in Operations this include the use of common templates for Interface Control Document and the use of the same tool for maintaining the interfaces data dictionary Provide support to the definition of the IVV approach for the future ground systems Promote the implementation of the TSS working practices regarding system maintainability and evolutions. Language Skills The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Good communication skills are essential for the fulfilment of the tasks requiring interaction. Personal Skills The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Due to the nature of the position, the Key person shall have good interpersonal skills and proactive attitude with strong ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
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