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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2016-01-12 13:05:56| 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 Spacecraft Operations Engineer on a 6 months fixedterm contract. Tasks and Responsibilities Your areas of responsibilities are corresponding to a Systems Engineering Service but including activities within specific subsystems e.g payload and within the scope of general SOE services, such as test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System, Automation System and Simulator. As Spacecraft Operations Engineer you will be primarily assigned to a particular mission Cluster II within Solar and Planetary Mission family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. The general activities you will be supporting are depending on the phase of the mission Study of specific Mission Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Functional Requirements for Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support OnBoard Software Maintenance Support Supervision of daily operations and reporting General Flight Control Support Spacecraft Performance Analysis Support to other missions could also include SVT, Launch Campaign, LEOP, etc. Requirements You should bring a university degree in a relevant discipline, at least 4 years of postgraduate experience and the following Spacecraft subsystem knowledge Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Able to work independently Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity with Planning and Automation Systems. A familiarity with AI Planning and Scheduling techniques is an asset The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Experience in programming is desirable e.g. Java, Python, HTML, PHP. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important 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 Position Spacecraft Operations Engineer Reference G016004OD8 Application closing date 22012016 Start date 01032016 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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