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Satellite Platform Operations Engineer
2014-04-11 18:35:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Task Description The successful candidate will be integrated in the MSG Spacecraft Operations Team. Hisher tasks in the area of SC platform routine operations and operations preparation will typically include Familiarisation with the MSG satellite design and operations procedures as necessary Support to the conduct of routine operations of the inorbit MSG spacecrafts and to the commissioning of MSG4 Provision of Satellite Operations Engineer SOE oncall service Performance evaluation and trend analysis to monitor the inflight behaviour of the spacecraft, including support to yearly and specific operations reviews e.g. eclipses, reconditioning, manoeuvres, decontamination, etc Contribute to the maintenance of o Automated and Manual procedures, o Operational database o Special operation instructions, o Other operational documentation e.g. SOE Guide, Contingency Ops Guide etc for the preparation and the execution of System Validation Tests, commissioning and inorbit satellite operations Support for the maintenance of the MSG Flight Operation Manual Satellite Simulator maintenance support and provision of the necessary input to the simulator maintenance team Support to the satellite monitoring and control facility maintenance team to ensure that the facility, including the telemetry analysis tools, is always fit for its purpose Participation to the activities related to the MSG Routine Operations Support provided by the MSG satellites manufacturer Analysis and investigation of operational events and anomalies particularly relating to the operations of the MSG Spacecraft and associated ground segment elements Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary Participation in the preparation and specification of system updates Preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings and reviews Preparation presentation of Flight Ops Team training material wrt SC Operations Contribution to the MTG system operations concepts for SC operations related topics Support, as requested, the specification and reviews of the different operations related elements of the MTG system including satellites and ground segments. Support the MTG operations preparations activities, mainly at Space Segment level but including also Ground Segment aspects Support, as requested, the satellite simulator development procurement followup and maintenance and provide the necessary input to the simulator team Review technical notes and attendance at technical meetings and reviews Participation to the definition and execution of the Operational System Validation activities such as SVTs, rehearsals and the necessary training activities for the various operations personnel prior to system commissioning Contribute to the definition of MTG commissioning activities Skills Requirements A University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and extensive experience of spacecraft operations MSG andor MTP satellites operations or geostationary satellite operations in general Routine spacecraft operations in general Operations preparation of a satellite project Operations andor design of Electrical Power Subsystems or of Attitude and Orbit Control subsystem You should 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 successful candidate will be required to start in October 2014 for a duration of 2 years with further extension possible. Working Hours Normal Support The task will be performed during normal office hours Monday Thursday from 0830 to 1715 and Friday from 0830 to 1600. A 30 minute lunch break shall be taken during the interval 1200 1330. ShiftWeekend work Occasionally tasks may require shift or weekend work. Requests for such work will always be minimised where possible and will always be agreed in advance between both parties. The shiftweekend work will be specified in advance, on a work package basis, the schedule and scope for shiftweekend work. Standby callout support During periods of standby support, you should respond to calls by telephone or beeper outside normal working hours, and shall provide remote support to Operations. You may, by telephone, ascertain the nature of the problem but must be available, if required, to report to the Mission Control Centre within one hour of callout. In such a case the callout support will essentially aim at putting the spacecraft in a safe condition andor restoring the mission.
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