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Ground Segment Systems Engineer
2016-05-27 15:07:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Ground Segment Systems Engineer to support the Galileo Mission at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Ensuring the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of Galileo Operability Chain functions MUCF, MSF, VTP, GACF in the areas of monitoring control of Galileo assets, archiving, realtime and offline mission monitoring, mission uplink and control, mission support, training and maintenance. Ensuring the definition of interfaces and data formats for the data exchange of the Galileo Operability Chain Facilities. Assessment of the overall GMS operability and integrated logistic support ILS aspects of the GMS functions including the verification of the related operational procedures. Assessment of operational improvements provided by the GMS operators, coordination of discussion and agreement with GMS operators and GMS industrial partners as part of regular GMSOPS Working Group meetings and organization of MMI workshops. Supporting the definition of Galileo GMS IVQ Plan in the area of the Operability Chain Facilities ensuring followup and monitoring of Industry AIV activities and participation to formal verification activities Contribution to the preparation of ESA Procurement documents, evaluation of offers, negotiations and management of resulting contracts for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements. Contribution to all GMS Segment and System reviews and meetings for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements. Preparing, supporting and followup the procurements actions and industry contracts with regard to the implementation of the VTP. Supporting the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of VTP. Support to Operations related to operability and ILS aspects, eg. spares management, training organization, etc. Contribution to the GMS overall Engineering activities Requirements Engineering, Change Management and Baseline evolutions, Assessments of RFDRFWs, HWSW COTS, obsolescence management, etc. Support to the introduction of a new StateoftheArt hardware infrastructure virtualized platform, datacentric design, etc, Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree Masters in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent. Proven practical experience of working in Ground Segment and system verification. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Extensive understanding of Galileo Operations Good understanding of Ground Segment engineering, in particular for functional chains Experience in Ground Segment Integration and verification Proficient in the English language spoken and written. Ability to travel to the operational centres premises frequently and to act as onsite support where appropriate during the facilities test campaigns. Application Deadline 20062016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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