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Satellite Operations Engineer
2014-09-16 11:40:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to support our customer in the United Kingdom. Satellite Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a world leader in satellite data communications. It pioneered the use of high throughput satellites at the Kaband frequencies. Major organisations are now using its networks for cellular backhaul, IP trunking, complex government and enterprise networks and video services, as well as broadband. As a member of the Satellite Operations Team, you will report to the Satellite Operations Engineering Manager and shall support the safe operations of the existing fleet and, where operations duties allow, support the procurement and development activities for future missions and projects. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to Support the 24hour operation of inorbit satellites, including o Taking system level responsibility for one or more spacecraft o Performing mission planning activities for one or more spacecraft, tasking spacecraft controllers and assisting in live operations as necessary o Performing daytoday monitoring of spacecraft performance, health status and telemetry trending as required o Generating regular, periodic operations reports o Participating in regular and ad hoc operations meetings o Participating in anomaly investigation logging, analysis reporting etc. o Development of ANDs, GRDs, mimics and offline tools o Participating in formal training of and by other members of the team o Assisting with development, testing and implementation of automated procedure execution o Performing other offline analytical tasks, as required. Support operations development for future missions and projects, including o Providing support and advice to the procurement team as required o Reviewing of documentation produced by the spacecraft manufacturers, including spacecraft handbooks, design documents, operations procedures, groundspace interfaces etc. o Validating and optimising flight procedures using spacecraft simulators, including test preparation, execution, reporting and issue tracking o Providing specialist advice on the development and management of operational databases o Preparing for and participating in the system verification tests SVTs including generating procedures and test reports o Preparing and participating in any required simulations campaigns o Logging, investigating and reporting on anomalies experienced during test and simulations campaigns o Participating in LEOP and commissioning phase operations. Support the development and procurement of ground control systems as required, including requirements specification and testing. Participate in a scheduled oncall rota, occasional shift work for critical operations and occasional UK and foreign travel. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Several years of experience in the field of spacecraft operations Detailed knowledge of satellite subsystems, RF communications principles as well as telemetry, telecommand and ranging standardsprotocols Development, validation and use of flight operations procedures Management and use of dynamic spacecraft simulators and spacecraft operational databases Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Cornwall. We are looking for candidates who are available from November 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference UKSC2369 before 14Oct14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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