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Software Operations Engineer EarthCARE Data Handling mf
2013-09-23 14:37:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About Terma With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission EarthCARE is an ESA Earth observation space mission that aims to quantify cloudaerosolradiation interactions for inclusion in climate and numerical weather forecasting models. EarthCARE is scheduled for launch in 2015. It has a design lifetime of three years, including a sixmonths commissioning phase. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to be part of the flight operations team based at ESOC in Darmstadt. The position is primarily to support the EarthCARE mission, but with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Earth Observation Missions Division. The primary area of responsibility for this position is onboard Data Handling. On EarthCARE, this includes the On Board Computer, including the Remote Interface Unit and the Mass Memory and Formatting Unit, together with their application software. The candidate will also provide support to other spacecraft subsystem engineers in the flight control team for subsystems which contain embedded software. The candidate may be requested to take responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems, depending on his skills and experience. Other areas of responsibility specific to EarthCARE are Validation, test and operation of the Mission Control System MCS Setup, validation, test and operation of the Onboard Software Management systems Validation and test of the Data Handling Subsystem of the Simulator. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date December 2013, with duration to the end of the spacecraft commissioning expected 2016. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have a university degree, preferably in engineering, physics or other suitable qualification. Applicants should have basic knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems and detailed knowledge of Data Handling subsystems and operations. Knowledge of and experience in ESA Ground Segment Operations and ESOC Ground Segment Components Mission Control System, Simulators is desirable. Essential skills are Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, preferably for Data Handling Experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Teamplayer Selfstarter, able to work independently with little supervision Fluency in English, both in speech and writing is mandatory. Desirable skills are ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard knowledge Familiarity with the ESOC working environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Some experience dealing with external interfaces Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SIMSAT Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites The candidate should be able to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through httpwww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId406joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date October 16th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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