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Payload Data Ground Segment Systems Engineer mw
2017-10-09 17:15:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium, a Vitrociset Group company, can claim almost 30 years of experience in the field of space operations engineering activities, starting in 1982 with the European Space Agency. Today Vitrociset Belgium is the Corporate Groups center of gravity for the Space activities in central Europe. With the headquarter located in Belgium and permanent offices presence close to ESAs centers ESOC D, ESTEC NL and ESAC SP, the company offers you major opportunities at its many sites abroad, an international environment and assignment to prestigious clients ESA, ESO, CNES, EUMETSAT, ASTRIUM. Please send your CV for this role to Ms. Roxana Sasu at r.sasuvitrocisetbelgium.com Deadline 07102017 Key Responsibilities The tasks of the key person are related to different phases in the life cycle of EUMETSAT systems. The Contractor will contribute to activities mainly corresponding to various stages of the Detailed Design Phase C of a given programme under definition and development, and Phase D Implementation and Validation, as contribution to Integration, Verification and Validation. The main emphasis is on the payload data ground segment of the EPSSG programme. This covers payload data acquisition ground stations and data processing elements. The Contractor will perform typical system engineering activities in the lifecycle of a system, such as Requirements engineering mainly related to the verification processes, and encompassing downward and upward traceability, allocation and apportionment, and management with respect to verification control databases and the verification process Design defining the conceptual build and configuration which results in a physical architecture, described by its complete functional, physical and software characteristics Planning, preparation and execution of integration and verification, with the final objective to demonstrate that the deliverables conform to the specified requirements. Specifically for ground segment phase C and D, the key person shall provide engineering support for the following engineering activities Requirements engineering in DOORS. This includes review, specification and refinement of existing requirements, their uptraces to parent Ground Segment specifications, justifications and verification methods Support to the procurement of payload data acquisition processing elements by advising on technical solutions proposed by the responsible contractors, and by reviewing documentation to confirm its compliance with the requirements Refinement of ICDs, especially those between payload data acquisition processing elements and other GS functions Support to the preparation and execution of the testing, integration and acceptance of procured elements Support to the installation of ground segment elements at sites, and their integration into the overall Ground Segment system Verification and validation IVV of the integrated Ground Segment Review of System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation dealing with requirements, concepts, algorithms and technical analyses of relevance for data processing, including review of calibration concepts defined by the Space Segment with emphasis on their implications on Ground Segment data processing concepts, interfaces and architecture Participation in formal reviews and technical meetings at System and Ground Segment level. In fulfilling the tasks described above, the key person shall provide support to carry out the following types of activity a Payload Data Acquisition Processing Systems Engineering Engineering activities mainly related to requirements, design, and interface engineering. b Payload Data Acquisition Processing Systems IVV Engineering activities mainly related to integration, verification and validation. Requirements The key person shall have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the areas and disciplines stated below. Experience in system engineering practices and processes, especially in the field of space systems engineering, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes Extensive experience in payload data ground segments for large and complex Earth Observation missions, including L1L2 processing software Experience in management and traceability of complex requirements structures and the management of their verification via VCDs Experience in the preparation of ground segment documentation relating to requirements engineering, design, and IVV planning and execution The following experienceknowledge would represent additional assets Experience with DOORS tool General Skills Mandatory University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline There shall be a systematic approach to the work, and the ability to plan the work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Ability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation is essential, as is the ability to rapidly absorb, and make use of, information presented in written and oral communications in a dynamic context. Fluency in English is required. The tasks of the Contractor will be carried out at EUMETSAT facilities in Darmstadt, as required. Travel within Europe, or even worldwide might be required for some tasks and will also be identified in the corresponding work package. The key person shall be in a position to attend, on a short notice, reviews and progress meetings held outside EUMETSAT premises. The tasks shall be performed during official EUMETSAT business hours Please be advised that by submitting your CV or other content to us, you agree to the administration, processing and storage of any personal data for the purposes of recruitment processes. The agreement covers the processing of personal data by Vitrociset Belgium even after finishing the recruitment process to submit further proposals for employment and may be revoked at any time. Come and join us! More information at httpwwww.vitrocisetbelgium.com
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