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2016-08-18 18:04:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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 LEO Mission Planning Support Engineer. You will mainly provide support to the Low Earth Orbit Programme Division by supporting the development and procurement of the EPSSG Mission Planning System MPS, and all activities related to EPSSG operations preparation. Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken are Supporting the EPSSG ground segment team in the development and procurement of the MPS and any related tools Analysing and reviewing relevant EPSSG documentation, preparing technical notes and attending technical meetings Participating in reviews for the MPS and, when necessary, interfacing facilities and associated tools, throughout the procurement lifecycle Participating in MPS factory or onsite acceptance testing and related activities at facility and system level. If necessary, creating and executing test procedures to support this activity Analysing reporting on test results, in particular with respect to requirement verification and validation Proposing changes to the MPS or related tools for instance to modify some aspect of the software functionality, and contributing to the process for implementing such changes change justification, baseline requirements update, issuing the change request, liaison with external contractors, etc Raising, monitoring and steering the lifecycle of MPS related anomaly reports ARs and nonconformance reports NCRs. Supplying context and analysis to support the investigation of anomalies Participating in the installation of the MPS and related tools at EUMETSAT. Verifying the installation Defining the MPS operational implementation rules, database structures, etc and maintaining a detailed understanding of the space and ground segment operational needs that are met through mission planning Producing and maintaining MPS related documentation such as the Operational Implementation document and the MPS User Operations Guide Interacting with internal users, suppliers and partner organisations Providing procurement support to other future missions, notably JasonCS, if required. In support to operational missions EPS, Sentinel3, the tasks may include Performing routine scheduling tasks and providing oncall support as required. This is a fulltime position with planned starting date on 01. January 2017. You will be nominally based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany. However, travel within Europe or worldwide might be required. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have an university degree, in the domain of engineering, science, or other suitable qualification. Essential skills are At least 5 years practical experience of LEO mission planning system specification, development, procurement and routine operations At least 3 years experience of AIV related activities test procedure generation, requirements verification and validation, etc., preferably in the field of space mission planning systems At least 3 years experience in the production and maintenance of mission planning operational rules using a Javalike Business Rules Management System e.g. JBoss Drools or ILOG Rules At least 2 years of working with files in XML format At least 2 years experience with the LinuxUnix operating system user command level. Experience with Software Version Control Systems e.g. CVS, SVN or Git and Software Configuration Management Systems e.g. Serena Dimensions. Excellent oral and written communication in English The following experience would be an additional asset At least 2 years working with relational databases and sql, preferably involving Oracle database administration Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards At least 1 year of software development in C, with knowledge of Oracle database access using ProC advantageous Knowledge of the principles of satellite monitoring and control You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks in an orderly and disciplined manner, be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and you must be able to work with the minimum of supervision and be used to work proactively within a small team. 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 Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 8600514 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId980joblistId1 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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