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Precise Orbit Determination Engineer
2015-06-02 17:06:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Precise Orbit Determination Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Key person will be integrated in the Flight Dynamics Operations Team. Hisher tasks in the area of Precise Orbit Determination routine operations will typically include Support to the operations of the Near Real Time NRT Precise Orbit Determination POD software imbedded inside the operational Product Processing Facility for the GRAS instrument on board of the Metop spacecraft performing Radio Occultation standby callout support may be required Support to the design, implementation, testing and operational validation of new versions of the operational GRAS NRT POD software Maintenance and evolution of an offline POD environment where the most accurate POD solution, as well as alternative NRT POD solutions, are computed for the inflight satellites MetopA,B and Jason2 Evaluation of the performances of the operational NRT POD solutions for the flying satellite versus the solutions computed in the offline POD environment and identification of improvements in the operational software Monitoring of the performances of the GRAS support network GSN, providing NRT solutions for the GPS constellation used as reference for the GRAS NRT POD, evaluation of the impact on the operational solution and identification of improvements in the operational software Support to reprocessing activities for the inflight satellites as well as for partner Radio Occultation Satellites Cosmic, Champ, Grace, making use of improved software implementations Generation of precise reference orbit and estimated manoeuvres for the Metop satellites, to support FlightDynamics and satellite performance evaluation. Hisher tasks in the area of preparation of Precise Orbit Determination operations for future satellites will typically include Ensure availability of same POD support for the MetopC and Jason3 satellites as currently in place for the inflight satellites Support to the design, implementation, testing and operational validation of the operational NRT POD software for future mission Support to the design, implementation, testing and operational validation of the systems providing NRT GPS solutions for future mission Preparation on the offline POD environment of the software required to compute, shortly after launch, the most accurate POD solution for the any new mission Support systemsmission analysis on future missions related to POD topics, including development of required prototypes. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have at least 5 years of experience on Precise Orbit Determination of a LEO satellite in particular, the Key person shall demonstrate as a minimum the following mandatory skills Knowledge of GNSS, POD and geodesy principles Experience with operational POD of LEO satellites Experience with the development of operational POD systems. Desirables Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Operational GNSS orbit and clock estimation Familiarity with configuration control practices for operational software Skills in the area of software development and validation Experience with one or more of the following Fortran, C, TCL, Java, Python Familiarity with statistical and graphical analysis tools. The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, demonstrating analytical approach and attention to detail and shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. Position Precise Orbit Determination Engineer Reference G015136EUM Application closing date 080715 Start date 010115
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