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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2016-07-15 19:07:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our space clients based in Germany is seeking a LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer to provide consultancy support to The routine operations phase of EPS currently, operations of MetopA and MetopB. Operations preparation, commissioning and subsequent routine operations of MetopC. Operations preparation of EPSSG. Operations preparation and commissioning of Copernicus Sentinel3. System and operations preparation of Copernicus Sentinel6. Tasks The Key person shall work in the Operations and Services to Users Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team, where depending on the level of experience, skills and overall team needs, responsibility will be taken for the operations of inorbit subsystems andor instruments, as well as for the operations preparation and operational conduct of inorbit verification for those subsystems and instruments on the MetopC satellite. Furthermore, this may also include support to the onboard software management, simulator configuration, automation of routine analysis or other activities included within the scope of activities of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall establish effective working interfaces with the satellite operations activities of other operations engineers and analysts, and external teams responsible for mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, the key person shall support system and operations preparation activities for Metop Second Generation satellites. Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B Provision of operational expertise to platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces. Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment. Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition of additional automated analysis and checks where necessary. Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESA and Industry. Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments. Participation in the satellite oncall support rota. Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support the definition and eventual execution of MetopA inorbit technology testing and endoflife operations. Support to the operations preparation and early operations of MetopC Update, verify and validate the subsystem or instrument procedures and associated operational documentation for MetopC, including support to Satellite System Validation Tests and other Ground Segment Validation Testing. Participate in MetopC Satellite InOrbit Verification Testing. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts. Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the JasonCS Sentinel6 development. Qualifications University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Skills A demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills Spacecraft monitor and control operations. Spacecraft operations preparation engineering. Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have the following experience and skills Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites. Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities. The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL. The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS. Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements. Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts. Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage. Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures. Any programming skills in particular Python is used to support automated routine telemetry analysis. The candidate should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner with minimum supervision. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognise opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. Good English skills are essential.
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