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Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021
2015-03-12 14:06:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Optical Instrument Engineer 1513021 Job Description We are looking for an Optical Instrument Engineer to support our client EUMETSAT at their headquarters in Darmstadt. You will be working within Low Earth Orbit LEO Instrument Team and will be responsible, inter alia, to follow activities relevant to the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS instruments, such as monitoring instrument performance during ground tests, systemlevel tests and satellite commissioning, up to routine operations. You will be in charge of following all activities relevant to the instruments IASI, which is a Michelson interferometer operating in the Infrared spectra, between 3.6 to 15.5 m and GOME, which contributes to atmospheric chemistry providing absorption spectra from 240nm UV to 790nm SWIR with moderate spectral resolution. In particular responsible for integration, testing and operation on EUMETSAT satellites, both onground and inorbit, including the resolution of instrument anomalies. You will be the focal point for IASI and GOME with respect to EUMETSAT partners, such as CNES and ESA. Tasks include Monitoring of the repair and subsequent tests of IASI. Monitor and support the GOME2 on ground calibration. Participation to Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities relevant to both IASI and GOME2. Participation to instrument acceptance and handover reviews and other meetings with industry and other partners such as ESA, CNES as well as internal meetings. Analyse and assess the onground and inorbit performances of IASI and GOME2. Maintenance of an uptodate plan of Metop satellite AIV, Launch and Commissioning activities requiring support for the IASI and GOME2 instruments. Investigation of onground and inorbit instrument anomalies and support operations to the relevant recovery actions. Provide general support to the Metop Operations Team for IASI and GOME 2 matters. Support inorbit checkout verification tests during MetopC In Orbit Verification IOV. Preparation and maintenance of instrument related documents, as well as presentation material Maintenance of regular contacts with the above mentioned EUMETSAT partners in relation to IASI and GOME2. Required Skills and Experience You are required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision and minimum training. You will have a university degree in engineering or physics and a background of at least 5 years in space hardware projects mainly in the area of optical instruments. Experience in project management positions is required together with the ability to follow satellite level Payload AIV activities. knowledge of PAQA processes and procedures and good general computing skills, with familiarity with Microsoft Office software Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.. Previous experience in AIVAIT and commissioning activities is regarded as advantageous along with experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. You must be able to work effectively in English. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 13 April 2015 Start of Work 01.06.2015 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 13 April 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook
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