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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2015-04-23 17:05:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support Earth Observation missions at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support OnBoard Software Maintenance Support Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Spacecraft Performance Analysis Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in Aerospace engineering or related At least 3 years of experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations Strong knowledge of at least 1 of the following spacecraft subsystem DHS Data Handling Systems TTC Telemetry Telecommand Power systems Thermal control SAR instruments or similar payloads Experience coordinating and interacting with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently The following skills would be highly desirable Familiarity with the ESOC 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 Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 04052015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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