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Launchers Services Cost Engineer Data and Telemetry
2019-12-05 11:12:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 006 Based in the ESA Headquarters in Paris, you will have the opportunity to provide support for the Exploitation Cost Monitoring Office STSEMC, in the Directorate of Space Transportation DSTS. You will be supporting audits, liaising with industry, and managing the implementation of a new strategy linked to cost reductions regarding telemetry services at the CSG, by maximizing the use of commercial solutions. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Perform services at ESA HQD in support of STSEMC with regards to the implementation of new cost reduction strategy on Yearly Launch Service costs excluding manufacturing, ensuring the validity of processes carried out as described in operational contracts, and helping to improve the industrial and financial efficiency of the processes. Execution of activities related to the evolution of downrange stations for launcher telemetry using as far as possible commercial solutions, both satellitebased and groundbased, and help devising a strategy for the costeffective provision of the related services. Propose improvements on European Launch Systems operations and processes all aspects excluding manufacturing. Support the implementation, via frame contracts, the new strategy on downrange stations by outsourcing the telemetry services to selected commercial companies. Proposing dismantling strategy of nonneeded downrange stations or services. Support the implementation plans for having EDRS capable of providing data relay services to European launch vehicles. Coordinate with commercial operators and assist with preparatory work. Conferring with stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and project progress. Propose industrial, process, project and supply chain improvements. Coordinate with others internally and externally to assess the above and to create and implement changes. Confer with internal and external stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and status of projects and BAU. Review schedules, process flows, etc. to understand methods and activities in operations, integration and services, and how to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Write and establish report elements which will be directly usable in the ESA reporting system such as proposals and progress reports. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Degree qualification, masters in an engineering or related subject. You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. You have a senior level of technical writing skills and command of the English language both written and spoken. You have experience highly developed capability in complex information data mining, analysis and reporting. You have willingness to travel often. The following skills would be highly desirable You have lean andor sixsigma training. You have knowledge of Launch Systems and Launch Operations and its functioning. You have experience in o Telemetry o Organizational change management o Industrial processes, contract and or supply chain management o Operational audits, MA, continuous improvement andor industrial processes. You have knowledge of relational database concepts. You have knowledge of French. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 07012020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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