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MTG Data Processing Facility Procurement Support
2014-08-21 14:40:58| 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 a MTG Data Processing Facility Procurement Support. Tasks and Responsibilities The tasks of the key person will focus on providing support to the procurement activities for Data Processing Systems Facilities IDPFI, IDPFS and L2PF. This may include Support the production of Invitation to Tender datapackage for complex Data Processing Facility procurement Support the evaluation of bidders technical and management proposals Support to the management of several industrial contracts including their planning and coordination of implementation in coordination with the Contract Division Support to the planning of the Data Processing System activities in line with the overall Ground Segment activities Support the risk management process for the Data Processing System facility development, including identification of risk items, definition of mitigation actions and follow up of actions Support processing and evaluation of baseline evolutions, including maintenance of the Facility requirements Support interactions with the Sentinel4 procurement team for the integration of the Sentinel4 components into the MTG ground segment Support the processing and evaluation of change requests change proposals Support and participate to progress meetings, interface definition workshops, user interface workshops, etc. Support major facility reviews, including PDR, CDR, PAR and FAR Support the generation and management of test datasets and its provision to facility suppliers Become familiar with the facility usage, setup, configuration and installation Support the preparation and execution of the Integration, Verification and Validation of the Ground Segment for the Data Processing System Support and participate to facility testing campaigns Support facility handover to GS integration team and or operations and support the postdelivery activities in particular during the operational validation and later on during the commissioning activities Participation to Programme projects reviews. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have at least five years of experience in the following areas Management of industrial contracts, preferably for development of Payload Data Processing Systems in the Earth Observation domain Technical, management and contractual negotiations with suppliers andor subcontractors, preferably for software development in the Earth Observation domain Leading small engineering andor procurement teams Full ground segment lifecycle support, preferably acquired through participation to large software development projects Working in a formal environment, following methodologies, standards and processes, preferably following ECSS standards Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation of complex problems and solutions. Desirables Furthermore, experience on the following areas will be considered an advantage Experience in Meteorological andor Earth Observationremote sensing, near real time, highly available, instrument related data processing systems Experience in the field of Payload Data Processing Systems specification, design, implementation, integration and test System architectural design with the support of modelling and design tools e.g. Enterprise Architect Definition, management and traceability of requirements with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS Experience in Meteorological data formats NetCdf, HDF, BUFR, GRIB. The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Due to the nature of the position, the Key person shall have good interpersonal skills and proactive attitude with strong ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Good communication skills are essential for the fulfilment of the tasks requiring interaction. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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 MTG Data Processing Facility Procurement Support Reference G014213EUM Application closing date 3102014 Start date 5012015 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
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