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Software Systems Engineer, Galileo
2016-05-27 13:06:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer, to work at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to the System Modelling Functional Verification Section in the Software Systems Division, Software InOrbit Demonstration Dept., Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The initial task will be performed for the Galileo Ground Mission Segment Engineering Element Section, Ground Mission Segment Division, Ground Segment Department, Galileo Project Office. After appropriate familiarisation, the position encompasses the responsibility for the Operability Chain based on MUCF, MSF, GACF and VTP. The position is supported by the respective Technical Officers for the MUCF, MSF, and GACF. Responsibilities and duties include in particular Ensuring the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of Galileo Operability Chain functions MUCF, MSF, VTP, GACF in the areas of monitoring control of Galileo assets, archiving, realtime and offline mission monitoring, mission uplink and control, mission support, training and maintenance. Ensuring the definition of interfaces and data formats for the data exchange of the Galileo Operability Chain Facilities. Assessment of the overall GMS operability and integrated logistic support ILS aspects of the GMS functions including the verification of the related operational procedures. Assessment of operational improvements provided by the GMS operators, coordination of discussion and agreement with GMS operators and GMS industrial partners as part of regular GMSOPS Working Group meetings and organization of MMI workshops. Supporting the definition of Galileo GMS IVQ Plan in the area of the Operability Chain Facilities ensuring followup and monitoring of Industry AIV activities and participation to formal verification activities Contribution to the preparation of ESA Procurement documents, evaluation of offers, negotiations and management of resulting contracts for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements. Contribution to all GMS Segment and System reviews and meetings for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements. Preparing, supporting and followup the procurements actions and industry contracts with regard to the implementation of the VTP. Supporting the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of VTP. Support to Operations related to operability and ILS aspects, eg. spares management, training organization, etc. Contribution to the GMS overall Engineering activities Requirements Engineering, Change Management and Baseline evolutions, Assessments of RFDRFWs, HWSW COTS, obsolescence management, etc. Support to the introduction of a new StateoftheArt hardware infrastructure virtualized platform, datacentric design, etc, These tasks will be further developedmodified annually as necessary, as the Galileo Project develops. This is a full time located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is August 2016. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate shall have a university degree Masters in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent have at least 4 years relevant working experience, as well as Practical experience of working in Ground Segment and system verification Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Extensive understanding of Galileo Operations Good understanding of Ground Segment engineering, in particular for functional chains Experience in Ground Segment Integration and verification Proficient in the English language spoken and written. It is important the candidate have ability to travel to the operational centres premises frequently and to act as onsite support where appropriate during the facilities test campaigns. What can Terma Offer? 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. Additional information Applicants should apply through the link below. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through our website httpwww.terma.comcareersjobs with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date June 21st 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. A Certificate of Conduct will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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