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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Copernicus Sentinel1, Sentinel2 mf
2015-10-09 11:02:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Copernicus Sentinel1, Sentinel2 mf Ref. No. 2015025 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description The Sentinel1 and Sentinel2 missions are part of Europes Copernicus Earth observation space programme. The first in the series, Sentinel1, carries an advanced radar instrument to provide an allweather, dayandnight supply of imagery of Earths surface. The first of two spacecraft was launched in 2014. The second, Sentinel2, is a polarorbiting, multispectral highresolution imaging mission for land monitoring to provide, for example, imagery of vegetation, soil and water cover, inland waterways and coastal areas. Sentinel2 will also deliver information for emergency services. Sentine1 and Sentinel2 spacecraft will be operated from ESOC, in Darmstadt, Germany. More information on the Copernicus missions can be found here httpwww.esa.intOurActivitiesObservingtheEarthCopernicus Responsibilities We are looking for qualified Spacecraft Operations Engineers SOE to be part of the flight control teams supporting Sentinel1 and Sentinel2 spacecraft operations engineering services. The tasks to be performed are those typical for a spacecraft operations engineer, which include familiarizing with the mission characteristics, defining requirements for flight control systems, preparing and validating flight control procedures, validating ground systems used for operations, participating in spacecraft interface tests, and spacecraft performance analysis. Each SOE will be responsible for specific areas of the spacecraft or ground systems operations engineering. These areas are grouped together as follows 1. Optical communications payloads laser links, Sentinels OCP, etc operations engineering and guidance and navigation AOCS operations engineering 2. Optical communications payloads operations planning and overall ground segment verification engineering 3. Optical imaging sensors especially in the area of spectrometry, e.g. GOME, SCIMACHY, TROPOMI operations preparation andor execution, including Xband and PDHU data storage subsystem management 4. Spacecraft data handling operations engineering and overall ground segment verification 5. General platform andor instruments operational support for operations preparation and execution 6. Sentinels product assurance quality assurance engineering Depending on the specific area of responsibility, the SOE positions within the Sentinels missions typically include the following some or all of the following responsibilities Validation, test and operation of the ground Mission Control System, including the Onboard Software Management subsystem and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Sentinel operational Spacecraft Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP Support to test and operation of the NDIUs, PSS and other operational support tools Support for FOS procurement, integration, user acceptance testing and system testing. Review of satellite documents Maintenance of the FOS spacecraft document library Support for the generation of FOS documentation, i.e. requirements, ICDs, test plansreports etc. Support to FCT training activities including generation of training material Support to spacecraft and ground segment AR resolution Support to the preparation and execution of the Satellite Validation Test SVT campaign LEOP support Commissioning support for the satellite subsystem Routine Phase operational support including Responsible for assigned satellite subsystems The performance of Mission Planning operations, The preparation and execution of orbit control manoeuvres and any other daily and weekly operations activities. Support to the oncall SOE rota, maintaining the mission history log and the generation of regular operations reports. Support to Secure commanding operations These are full time positions, located at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, and starting in January 2016. Working time is normal office hours, with occasional oncallstandby support outside normal working hours. Occasional travel within Europe may be required. Qualifications Competencies This position requires a person with University degree or similar in engineering, physics or related subject. Specific requirements for the position Essential requirements Demonstrated experience in the specific area of responsibility Detailed spacecraft subsystem knowledge for the relevant subsystem Flight operations experience, including FDIR, for the relevant subsystem Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with life cycle of flight operations procedures Experience with the organisation or execution of space mission tests involving both ground and space segment Experience with anomaly investigations Experience with low Earth orbit satellite operations, including preparatory phase, special operations and routine operations Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity operational simulators, ideally ones based on SIMSAT Familiarity with TMTC databases Familiarity with multisatellite missions Experience with ground system tests preparation and execution Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Desirable requirements Familiarity with the ESOC environment and ESOC Quality Management System Familiarity with the European Packet Utilisation Standard Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units NDIU or similar EGSE equipment What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId734joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date November 15st, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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