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Space Debris Application Software Engineer
2015-04-20 17:06:12| 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 ESOC, we are currently looking for a Space Debris Application Software Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Key Person will take care of the following tasks Support to the implementation of an updated LASCO batch process for ballistic parameter estimation and subsequent orbit prediction of all catalogued objects for reentry warnings in DISCOS Analysis of the implications of a possible replace of LASCO with FOCUS2, or alternatively the usage of FOCUS2 as a branch in LASCO, or Analysis of areas of potential improvement in LASCO Implementation of one of the two options Maintenance of the LASCO software and software documentation Corrective and routine maintenance Customization and installation of the software and of required support tools Organisation of data archival Support to the implementation of an updated DRAMA version Alignment with MASTER2009 Implementation of a new fluxprediction algorithm Implementation of other identified corrections Update of the GUI Graphical User Interface Organization of the production and distribution of DRAMA media CD ROMs Update of the DRAMA software and software documentation Maintenance of the DRAMA software and software documentation Corrective and routine maintenance Customization and installation of the software and of required support tools Organisation of data archival Support the update of ESAs Space Debris Mitigation Handbook Maintenance of the DELTA software and software documentation Corrective and routine maintenance Customization and installation of the software and of required support tools Organisation of data archival Amendment to the software in the following areas Modelling of active removal measures Modelling of nofuturelaunches scenarios Improved automation of Monte Carlo averaging Automated generation of input population from the MASTER format Operation of DELTA for internal and IADC studies Update of the DELTA software and software documentation Installation of the SCARAB 3.1L software on the space debris servers Maintenance of the turnkey SCARAB software system Familiarisation with the software Operation of the software for test cases, modified operational cases and later new cases Retrieval of design information in support of SCARAB CAD input modelling Support as backup to maintain core functions of the DISCOS database and of the IADC Reentry Event Database As one of the last Linux migration steps, the development of Javabased DISCOS webfront end is required. The software engineer SDA shall support this development. Support as backup to conjunction event assessments CRASS and related orbit determinations ODIN Requirements In addition to a Master degree or equivalent, the key person should bring at least 4 years experience in the following fields in particular Coordinate Systems Orbital Mechanics Space Debris Matters Observation, modelling, mitigation Orbit determination aspects Software lifecycles versioning systems and configuration management SQL basic understanding of the hardware PCs, RAID, back up mechanisms HSOGR Application Software DRAMA, MASTER, PROOF, DELTA. The skillsflexibilities required for tasks related to operations shall be On call service Operation of the software, acquisition of the necessary data high degree of independence. 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. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Space Debris Application Software Engineer Reference G015090ESOC Application closing date 19.05.2015 Start date January 2016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about ESOC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESOC
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