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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2018-05-02 16:28:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Spacecraft Operations Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description Spacecraft Operations Engineer in the Sentinel 2 Spacecraft Operations UnitEarth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations. The Earth Observation Missions Division is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of the flight operations ground segment and satellite mission operations for all ESA Earth observation satellites and for assigned CopernicusSentinels missions, typically from start of phase B through inflight commissioning to routine mission operations until end of mission Duties The postholder will be initially assigned to the Sentinel 2 Spacecraft Operations Unit, reporting to the Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM responsible. Tasks include assisting the SOM in the preparation and execution of operations including Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Commissioning, Routine and Disposal phases, as applicable assisting the SOM in the development, maintenance and validation of the Flight Operations Segment FOS including System Validation Tests SVT and Ground Segment Operational Validation GSOV analysing and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment performance interfacing with the ESTEC project group, the ESRIN PDGS and Mission Management team, other external partners including agencies DLR, CNES, Eumetsat, etc. and industry for technical matters and reviews of spacecraft design, operations documentation and performance reports interfacing with other ESOC Divisions for spacecraft operations matters providing support to the SOMs in reviews and preparations for other EO Missions delegated to the Division i.e. Earth Explorers andor CopernicusSentinels acting as deputy SOM as required. Technical competencies Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Experience in development and maintenance of ground infrastructure andor software systems General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Knowledge and experience of ground segment, simulators and early operations especially Launch and Early Orbit phase and inorbit commissioning Behavioural Competencies Communication Teamwork Customer Focus Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Planning Organisation Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics. Additional requirements Candidates should be systemminded, able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, have highlevel selfmotivation, selfdiscipline, be highly independent in organising their work and resultsoriented. Some knowledge of the Copernicus Program and the Sentinels Missions is highly desirable. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 30 May 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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