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Mission Control Systems Engineer
2014-12-19 17:06:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Mission Control Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel3 programme at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Operations and operational configuration of the Flight Operations Segment Mission Control System FOS MCS based on SCOS 2000 The Network Data Interface Unit NDIU interface to the SBand TT C ground station equipment Other operational interfaces of the MCS, including those within the FOS Satellite onboard software maintenance capability, and Satellite simulator. Performs or contributes to the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the mission control operational implementation and application software. The operational implementation is defined in the relevant operations procedures and documentation produced by and for the operations team, execution scripts used to operate andor maintain the FOS MCS, and operational databases and displays related to satellite payload and platform monitoring and control, in the context of the provision of Sentinel3 operational services. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory At least a university degree in the relevant discipline with 3 years of experience in the domain of work. Defining and executing spacecraft and related ground segment system operations Operating andor maintaining spacecraft monitoring and control systems based on SCOS2000 and employing the Packet Utilisation Standards PUS Developing andor maintaining spacecraft mission control systems software for a platform based on the Linux operating system. Defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software At least 2 years experience of spacecraft and ground segment operations preparation and early operations activities, including operations procedure development and system validation, and commissioning In addition, it would be distinctly advantageous for the consultant to have experience of the following Low Earth Orbit LEO spacecraft and related ground segment system operations, in particular for ERS, SPOT, Envisat andor Metop Network Data Interface Unit NDIU systems and their operation in support of the interface between the MCS and TTC ground stations. Satellite simulator maintenance andor operation, preferably including the Portable Satellite Simulator PSS Maintenance of satellite onboard software. 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 19012015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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