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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Sentinel3
2014-10-14 11:06:02| 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. The key person will be primarily assigned to Sentinel3, but with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Earth Observation Missions Division. Tasks and Responsibilities The primary area of responsibility for the key person is for Satellite Operations System Engineering, covering the area of System Operations including among others the FDIR, Interfaces between Platform OBSW AOCS, Instrument Units when applicable and to support the implementation and execution of the Commissioning plan in addition general SOE support for additional subsystems or systems may be requested. Other areas of responsibility and support specific to Sentinel3 are Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP primarily on System Volumes but also for other subsystems as required Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Support the interfaces with external partners Industry, PDGS, CNES, EUMETSAT Review of satellite documents LEOP support support SOM and the Deputy SOM as System operations engineer Commissioning support support SOM and the Deputy SOM in the preparation, implementation and execution of the Commissioning Plan. Requirements Essentials Spacecraft System Operations knowledge, including FDIR SW at HW level , interfaces between Platform and SW, AOCS and Instruments Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including preparation of high level plans Timelines, phase dependent plans Experience with organisation or execution of tests involving both ground and space segment Experience with anomaly investigations 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 Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Experience dealing with external international partners Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard Experience with the ESOC environment Experience with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Experience with low Earth orbit satellites Experience with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat. Desirables Familiarity preparing, implementing and executing operations for scientific instruments Familiarity with multi satellite missions Familiarity with operational support tools EDDS, MUST, etc. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. 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 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Spacecraft Operations Engineer Reference G014235OD8 Application closing date 12.11.14 Start date 1.01.15 Initially, until 311215, but support provided this position shall expand until end of Sentinel3B IOCR 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
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