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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for XMM Integral DEOD813010
2013-02-14 12:41:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in aerospace. This vacancy note concerns a consulting position at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Spacecraft Operations Engineer for XMM Integral DEOD813010 Job Description In the Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Missions Division, the successful candidate will be assigned initially to the XMMNewtonINTEGRAL Flight Control Team FCT to provide payload and AOCS operations support and as well as studies of the potential for automation of some operations. The XMM and INTEGRAL FCTs are partially merged, so that in addition to their prime responsibilities members of each FCT provide backup and oncall services for both missions. The services to be provided are listed below Assist the SOMs in the execution of the missions operations with a special responsibility for the Radio Frequency Subsystem taking care of all routine operations and procedural updates for that subsystem Assist the SOM in the execution of the mission operations with backup responsibility for the Integral AOCS subsystem and some Integral PLM instruments. Assist the SOMs to coordinate GS coverage for routine operations and special maintenance periods Assist the SOM in the analysis, implementation, testing and tailoring of mission control automation tools Act as internal Flight Control Team training coordinator for both Missions Assist the SOM in the review of the existing infrastructure and mission systems and define any upgrades required for the Mission Operations Centre for XMMNewton. Define, prepare and execute ground segment validation tests including acceptance tests, system validation tests and ground segment system tests for any Mission Operations Centre upgrades and support to ground operations automation development and validation. Prepare and execute spacecraft operations for nominal and contingency cases in collaboration with the SOM Analyse and report on spacecraft and ground segment performance Required Skills and Experience University or similar degree in engineering or physics Good professional experience of several years in spacecraft andor operational applications Good spacecraft subsystem knowledge and applicable background in operations ground segment development Team player and able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team System minded and selfstarter, able to work independently with little or no supervision Be fluent in English, both in speech and writing Desirable Skills and Experience Payload expertise and experience Science payload experience is an asset Spacecraft operational experience, ideally both pre and post launch and detailed knowledge of other subsystems e.g. platform Familiarity with ESOC ground segment elements, particularly SCOS2000 MCS and Simulators Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns Familiarity with the Packet Utilisation Standard ECSS and CCSDS standards Familiarity with PC based MS tools Data analysis skills Work Location Germany, Darmstadt Start Date August 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline on 22 Feb 2013
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