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Ground Stations Engineering Support 1313073
2013-09-05 14:37:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Ground Stations Engineering Support 1313073 Job Description The Ground Stations play a key role in Space and Ground Segment operations, the Key person will therefore be expected to acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the Ground Segment, particularly in the areas of spacecraft TTC and payload data transfer. The Key person shall divide his time and expertise, according to the workload, between the various programs to support the long term evolution and maintenance of the EUMETSAT Ground Stations. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Investigation and rectification of anomalies reported by the operationsmaintenance team. Interface with the maintenance services providers at a technical level. Reporting on the performance of the Ground Stations and associated systems together with a status report of any ongoing activities. Attendance at the relevant coordination meetings to plan and schedule Ground Station activities ensuring compliance with Operational activities and constraints. Provision of Ground Stations support to operations during critical mission phases, pre and post launch i.e. SVT, LEOP, IOT and contingency. Maintenance of operational Ground Stations procedures, databases and documentation in accordance with the configuration management and quality assurance practices. Provision of technical support during the creation of maintenance agreements and contracts. Assist with the preparation or evaluation of proposals for modificationsimprovements to the Ground Stations and associated equipment. Planning and scheduling the implementation, testing and validation phases of any modificationsimprovements. In performing these tasks, the key person shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards and quality management procedures. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Minimum of 5 years experience in the Operations and Maintenance of Large Ground Stations andor Ground Stations EngineeringIntegration used for GEO andor LEO missions. Ground Station design, integration and testing, particularly in the areas of Antenna, RF, Base Band and Tracking subsystems, including the generation of Requirement definition and ICD specifications. Operation and configuration of various types of Baseband equipment including integrated TTC and ranging systems i.e. Cortex type and High Data Rate Modulators and Demodulators. Maintenance and Operation of large Ground Stations particularly in Local and Remote MC including databases and automated procedures, redundancy management, Site Infrastructure and liaison with Service providers. Analogue and digital modulationdemodulation schemes used on the Ground to Space interface for TTC, Mission data transmission and Data Collection Systems. Execution of Spacecraft interface verification testing, prior to launch in support of the SVT, and post launch in the form of RF IOT as part of Spacecraft Commissioning. The Key person should be used to working proactively within a small team, being able to work with the minimum of supervision. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The ability to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, and working calmly and correctly under stress, is essential. Good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances with the operational team. Fluency in English. knowledge of French would be an advantage. Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge and experience of some of the following subjects would be considered as a distinct advantage Implementation of relevant ECSS standards and CCSDS recommendations concerning Space Link Services and Space Link Extension SLE protocols. Commercial satellite and micro wave data links. Basic knowledge of WAN, LAN and TCPIP protocol. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 17 September 2013 Start of Work 01 January 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 17 September 2013
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