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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2018-03-30 12:25:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice aerospace company for IT and engineering solutions and services. With more than 350 employees in Germany we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork. We are passionate about delivering exciting Space Programs for and with our customers. Through our large frame contracts with ESOC, EUMETSAT and DLR, we offer a futureoriented and trusting work environment, multicultural teams, as well as challenging jobs on space missions for graduates up until experienced professionals. Summary Objective To increase our existing service team we are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer for the EUMETSAT Sentinel 3 mission. The ITT to renew the current operations services is ongoing and as incumbent Telespazio VEGA has a strong position here. In order to increase our team we are looking for a talented candidate who brings a few years of relevant SOE experience and whos not only interested in working within the EUMETSAT environment, but also in becoming part of an exciting company as Telespazio. Responsibilities Duties Support the routine operations of the Sentinel 3A and 3B satellites in particular Provision of operational expertise to the relevant system andor platform and instrument. Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures. Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments. Investigation into satellite anomalies. Participation in satellite oncall support rota. Identification and support to the implementation of system and process improvements concerning the spacecraft operations team responsibilities. Support the systems and operations preparation of Sentinel 3 C and D satellites. Support the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites. Qualifications Experience University or similar degree Several years of experience working in the operations preparation and routine operations of satellite mission control systems for LEO satellite systems. Experience in the operation and development of satellite ground segment facilities. Several years of experience operating a spacecraft mission control system based on SCOS2000 Essential Skills Experience in the specification of system and operational concepts. Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedures and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts. Desirable Skills Understanding or familiarity of the Sentinel 3 missions and its instruments. Further Details Requirements The position is located at our customer EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations.
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