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Mission Control Operations Engineer MW
2015-07-30 14:04:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems In particular, with regard to the Mission Operations Facility, the project is in its Phase B, expected to be completed later this year with the Mission Operations Facility CDR. The Mission Control Subsystem will be based on the SCOS2000 architecture. PROFILE In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the engineer shall have the following mandatory attributes at least five years experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of spacecraft mission control systems for Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems at least five years experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems at least three years experience operating a spacecraft mission control system based on SCOS2000 at least three years experience with the application of ECSS and CCSDS standards for spacetoground interfaces, Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Experience of the following would be an distinct advantage extensive experience at least three years in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems experience at least two years of using configuration management systems such as CVS and or GIT experience at least two years of using satellite simulators familiarity with flight dynamics and mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite operations familiarity with EPOCH IPS MC product suite from Integral Systems now Kratos Linux operating system leading a small team of engineers. 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. TASKS EXPERIENCE As a member of the FLO Mission Control Systems team, the Key Person shall provide support to the system development and operations preparation of the MTG Mission Operations Facility performed within GEO division. The Key Person shall also provide support to the routine operations of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS. In each case, support shall be provided in coordination with the relevant spacecraft and system operations andor development teams. The role comprises a range of tasks including support to the design and development of the MTG Mission Operations Facility, related subsystems and interfaces, in particular with a focus on the Mission Operations Facility operability the definition and implementation of Mission Operations Facility subsystem acceptance and MOF system integration testing, in particular with a focus on the definition of operationally relevant validation test scenarios the analysis of MTG specific Packet Utilisation Services PUS with the goal to develop operational concepts compatible with the Mission Operations Facility design the execution of Mission Operations Facility system verification and validation activities the definition and implementation of MTG Ground Segment system verification and validation activities, including formal system operational validation, SSVTs, and operations rehearsals the refinement of the MTG mission operations concept in relation to the Mission Operations Facility and its implementation in the Reference Operations Plan and System Operations File, including related documents and procedures, databases, etc the definition of MTG mission operations data items including displays, operations procedures, operational databases, operations guides, etc the definition and implementation of Mission Operations Facility operational interfaces the execution of MTG Ground Segment, Mission Operations Facility system, and Mission Operations Facility subsystem reviews, technical meetings, and scheduling and planning meetings the review and implementation of planned changes to the system configuration the review, disposition and resolution of system anomalies when applicable, the provision of oncall support postlaunch and to specific prelaunch activities as part of a team of MCS engineers the development and implementation of operations for existing operational programs the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs, such as EPSMetopC. The tasks assigned to the Key Person will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control processes, anomaly handling processes, as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 06 September 2015 Starting Date 01 January 2016 Interviews week 4041
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