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LEO Quality Assurance Support
2015-04-13 14:05:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for LEO Quality Assurance Support. Tasks and Responsibilities The LEO QA consultant will be integrated into the LEO QA Team which provides support to the LEO Division. EUMETSAT QA Engineers are deployed as integrated support to the various programmes, but belong to the PRS division which is part of the TSS Directorate. The tasks of the LEO QA consultant shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following Implement EUMETSAT QA policies in the assigned areas, in accordance with the Programme specific QA plan for all phases covered by this SoW and the relevant contract Update the Programme specific QA plan as necessary Followup the satellite procurement activities performed by ESA Provide QA support during the storage phases of the satellites Follow up any repair activity necessary on instruments embarked on MetopC satellite Support, monitor and witness Satellite AIT activities regarding instruments Manage and support the Anomalies Review Board ARB and Material Review Board MRB Provide QA support during the launch preparation activities Participate to the launch campaign, if requested. The launch will take place in Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guyana Support the definition of the QA procedures for the preparation of Phase CD of the programmes Provide QA support for the implementation of processes focussed in the area of the Ground Segment Support the regular monitoring of established metrics on the main processes within Ground Segments Provide QA support to the GS development activities Preparation and support to the project reviews process Support the QA requirements internal review process Provide QA support for the implementation of Configuration Management processes Report directly to the LEO QA Manager for all Programme specific QA aspects and brief the LEO QA Manager on the main issues identified in the Programme specific meetings. Requirements The Key Person is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks in autonomy and with the minimum level of supervision. The Key Person shall have, as a prerequisite, a background of at least 5 years in space systems spaceground segments, with at least 3 years of experience in project QA positions. The Key Person should have a university degree technical knowledge in the areas mentioned above will be an asset. In detail, the Key Person is expected to demonstrate sound handson experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control sound handson experience in risks management and lessons learned processes sound experience in a rational application of quality international standards sound handson experience in managing, reporting and following of procured items knowledge of project management and project planning, including the ability to identify and report on critical paths some knowledge of requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS ability to draft management reports and executive summaries in English sound handson experience of working on collaborative programmes between different partners very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Access good interpersonal skills, including mediation skills very good attitude to team working. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position LEO Quality Assurance Support Reference G015086EUM Application closing date 19.05.2015 Start date August 2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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