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Network support during EPSSG ground segment development MW
2014-03-10 17:36:39| 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 and applications. Mission Carrying out activities covering the networking aspects in the ground segments associated with EPSSG will include performing the following tasks, which will initially focus on the needs of the EPSSG Preparatory Programme but nominally cover the entire development lifecycle Specification of an EPSSG ground segment network concept incl. purposescope definition, high level network system architecture and design, highlevel network testing and rollout strategy. Specification of EPSSG ground segment network requirements. Requirements identification, analysis, validation and maintenance e.g. extraction of required data flows and specification of their characteristics. Assist to the definition of EPSSG ground segment network interfaces. From the EPSSG ground segment network requirements, specification of derived requirements for the evolution and upgrade of operations network infrastructure and services. Establishing the overall EPSSG ground segment network solution, incl. specification of the network integration, verification and testing approach. Identification of areas of risk and contribution to related tradeoff studies or prototyping activities. Participate in and provide support the EPSSG ground segment reviews, e.g. Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review. Participate in evaluation and comparison of offers for network services and systems, contribute to supplier negotiations. Contribute to procurement of the overall EPSSG ground segment in areas related to networking, e.g. requirements specifications and statements of work. Participate in EPSSG meetings at system, ground segment and facility level. Profile In addition to having a university degree or equivalent, the key person shall have at least 5 years of proven knowledge and handson experience in the following mandatory skills area Preparation of network system requirements and design specifications. Understanding of the use cases and needs on networking imposed by satellite ground segment environments, experience of translating these to requirements on network infrastructure, functions and systems. Satellite ground segment network solution engineering throughout its lifecycle, from identification of needs to deployment, with a focus on Cisco technology and solutions. Working in and applying the above skills in highavailability, alwayson production environments, driven by high availability requirements. Interacting with suppliers of network products and services. Supporting procurements of network services. For supporting documentation tasks, experience is required with Microsoft Office Suite, including MSVisio. In carrying out the various tasks above, under consideration of the working environment the key person shall be able to apply the following skills and capabilities To work with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of problems, and applying good analytical skills down to the root cause level. To work in teams, willing to share experience and provide cross support to other team members. To communicateinteract adequately with a variety of people at different levels customers, suppliers, peers, leaders in a multinational environment. To understand and anticipate customers needs with flexibility to adapt approach and solutions to meet customer requirements. To conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under pressure. Fluency in English oral and written is mandatory. Due to legal requirements, applicants must be EU citizens. To apply, please send your CV to FranoisXavier LAFFONT francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with CC to fabienne.millouscssystems.de with the job title.
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