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Spacecraft Operations System Engineer
2017-10-02 14:12:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
You will have the opportunity to provide spacecraft operations engineering activities and monitoring of all operations activities executed by the Galileo Operator, including the different phases of operations preparation, validation and execution. The position is based in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support Space Segment SSEG engineering activities to ensure operability, in particular compliance of space segment products with operations requirements, including new OnBoard SW versions, user manuals, flight procedures, etc. Production of segment operability requirements for new sc or new sw releases, also based on lessons learned and inflight anomalies, operational improvements, as provided by the European GNSS Agency GSA and its Galileo Service Operator GSOp. Technical coordination of FOC Satellite manufacturer activity in support to corrective maintenance i.e. generation of OBSW upgrades Technical coordination of the ESA involvement in the Operations anomalies handling, nonconformance handling and technical configuration control boards processes in liaison with the GSA and its Operator, Support the GSA in the evaluation and execution of all operations activities executed by the Galileo Operator, ensuring the preparation, validation and execution of operations and plans Followup of special operations, with particular attention but not limited to anomaly resolution cases, including evaluation and reporting of proper execution of spacecraft and mission operations. Supervision of technical coordination between inorbit space segment maintenance activities performed by ESA SSEG and operational validation of maintenance products performed by GSOp including OBSW patches or new SW versions General Flight Control Support Service including participation to System Compatibility Test Campaigns and Spacecraft Performance Analysis as required Contribute to the definition of the System Level Operational concepts and requirements for the next generation of Galileo Satellites along with the interfaces with the ground infrastructure and associated External Interfaces for the different project phases. Participation to Galileo related review panels, evaluation boards, as required. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have significant experience in operations preparation and execution including LEOP Commissioning In Orbit Testing and Routine phases You have significant experience in Spacecraft subsystem AOCS Data Handling OBSM and operations engineering You have significant experience in system operations engineering to ensure spacecraft operability in particular the compliance of space segment products with operations requirements in the area of new Onboard SW developments, related user manuals and flight operations procedures. You have significant experience in the coordination of Operations anomalies handling, nonconformance handling and technical configuration control board processes You have experience with integrated planning processes dealing with system and service operations, constellation and mission operations, ground infrastructure deployment and maintenance activities You are able to carry on activities and interact in a complex teamwork environment in a timely manner You are fluent in English, both speech and writing You are able to coordinate with other service providers in operations team player You are able to interact with other European Agencies GSA and service providers in operations You are able to work independently The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience in Spacecraft subsystem Power Thermal TTC Payload You are familiar with the Galileo Operations environment You are familiar with satellite control systems including SCOS2000 You are familiar with Service KPIs You are familiar with Ground Segment Deployments, integration and operational validation You are familiar with ground station control processes and scheduling You are familiar with operational simulators You are familiar with ESTEC environment How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 02112017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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