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Dear Sir or Madam, We are currently in search of support for the following project. This position is available on a permanent basis. POSITION ID 2141 ROLE FUNCTION Mission Planning Engineer in Darmstadt Germany GENERAL CONDITIONS START 2015 LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage PROFILE In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Furthermore, the following experience is required At least 3 years Experience of Low Earth Orbit LEO spacecraft and ground segment system operations mission planning, satellite monitoring and control using SCOS2000. At least 3 years of general programmingsoftware development, including at least 1 year of software development in Java or an equivalent e.g. Drools, JBoss Rules At least 2 years working with relational databases and SQL, preferably involving Oracle database administration. At least 2 years of working with files in XML format. At least 2 years of Linux operating system administration. At least 1 year of software development in C, with knowledge of Oracle database access using ProC advantageous. The Consultant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The Consultant should be used to working proactively within a small team. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other, together with good communication skills. TASKS The Mission Planning Engineer MPE shall perform tasks related to mission planning operations, primarily involving the management and use of the Payload Data Ground Segment Mission Planning Facility PDGS MPF and the Flight Operations Segment Mission Planning System FOS MPS, within a SCOS2000 based mission control system. The MPE performs or contributes to the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the mission planning operational implementation and application software in all mission phases. The operational implementation resides in relational databases and associated business rule management systems, and is used to generate schedules related to satellite payload and platform mission planning. The tasks include Performing routine biweekly and contingency scheduling tasks using the MPF and MPS. Performing preventative maintenance on the MPF or MPS according to working practice, generally by running system checks to spot any system anomalies or errors. Raising anomaly reports when necessary and monitoring their resolution through attendance at appropriate review boards. Supplying context and initial analyses that may aid the investigation of anomalies. Responding to mission planning related anomalies and operational contingencies promptly. Maintenance of mission planning documentation such as the User Guide document and the Operational Implementation document. Liaising with external entities where necessary in order to fulfil joint operations requirements. Maintaining documentation concerning this. Maintaining a detailed understanding of the Sentinel3 space and ground segment operational needs that are met through mission planning. Through regular liaison with space and ground segment experts, implementing, testing and documenting new or modified operational needs that are met through mission planning. Performing the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the MPF operational implementation in all mission phases. The MPF operational implementation resides in a relational database and associated business rule management system, and is used to generate schedules related to satellite payload mission planning. Rolling out of new versions of the MPF operational implementation following approved configuration management procedures. Performing the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the MPS rules and constraints file in collaboration with the Flight Control Team. Maintaining an understanding of the SCOS2000 MCS Working Operational Database, in which the linkage between Sequences Requests and telecommands is defined. Contributing to the definition of any changes to the supplied mission planning application software or to inhouse supporting software that could lead to performance andor ergonomics improvements. Contributing to the process of implementing such changes, and liaising with any external contractors that may be performing the changes. Contributing to the definition and raising of Engineering Change Proposals and Change Requests concerning mission planning and attending ECP Review Board meetings if necessary. Contributing to the operational validation of new versions of mission planning application software, including testing of ARNCR correction and new functionality. This may include FAT or OSAT attendance. Participation in any necessary meetings and reviews long term scheduling, schedule consolidation, anomaly review boards, etc. Training of personnel in mission planning tasks as required For more Details about the Tasks, please feel free to contact Mr. Gustavo Gomez Recruitment Associate Tel 49 0 6151 667 3858

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