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System Operations Engineer 1513040
2015-05-28 15:02:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. System Operations Engineer 1513040 Job Description We are looking for a System Operations Engineer for our client EUMETSAT. You shall provide support to the development and operation of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS, as well as their evolution. Main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring Communications systems operations Security operations Infrastructure operations and evolution Business Continuity Multimission operations, including mass storage and archiving System Evolutions for existing and new programmes Manual and Automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling. The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the LEO GEO ground segments, as well as their evolution to include new programmes and system operations. defining andor maintening the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment. acquiring and maintaining a Systemwide view of the EUMETSAT ground segments. reviewing planned changes to the system configurations for LEO and GEO ground segments, and supporting the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. providing support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs e.g. MetopC and MSG4, and for future operational programs now in development including Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. interfacing with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. Additionally you will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison and coordination with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Interface and coordination with the systems maintenance teams and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing and coordination of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing and coordination of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. Required Skills and Experience at least five years experience of System Operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment at least three years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems at least three years work experience defining, development, integration, acceptance testing and operation of mission data systems fluency in Business English Desirable Skills and Experience Earth Observation ground segments project and technical management coordination. experience of communications systems operations experience of operations security experience in business continuity techniques and associated system operations experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience of coordination of systems development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Windows Linux operating systems experience in leading a small team of engineers. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 26 June 2015 Start of Work 01.09.2015 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. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 26 June 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook
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