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Ground Segment Technical Manager
2015-08-31 12:03:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. From 2016 onwards, EUMETSAT will also operate the Copernicus Sentinel 3,4,5 and 6 missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data and services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. Ground Segment Technical Manager REF. VN1526 Within the Geostationary Programmes Division of our Programme Preparation and Development Department, you will be responsible for coordinating all technical activities for developing the Ground Segment of our future Meteosat Third Generation satellite system and be the deputy of the Ground Segment Manager. You will also liaise with industrial teams developing the mission operations, data processing and ground station facilities, support integration and verification testing, identify and mitigate risks and contribute to programme planning and costing. Following handover of the Ground Segment to operations, you will also play an important part during validation and commissioning at ground segment and MTG system levels. Qualified to degree level in computer science or electronic engineering, you will bring proven experience of Earth Observation Ground Segment systems specification, design, implementation, integration and testing. Most importantly, you will be familiar with supporting the full Ground Segment lifecycle, including preparation for the commissioning and routine operations phase, skilled in following formal standards and documented processes, and capable of teamwork as well as acting as technical authority over specialist teams of the Ground Segment. Finally, you must be able to work effectively in English and have knowledge of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 27 September 2015 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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