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System and Services Operations Engineer Sentinel3 mf
2015-07-20 17:04:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
System and Services Operations Engineer Sentinel3 mf Ref. No. 159236 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 Our customer, EUMESAT, will be managing the routine mission operations of the Sentinel3 low Earth orbiting spacecraft for the European Copernicus programme. The first Sentinel3 spacecraft is scheduled for launch in October 2015. We are looking for an experienced senior System and Services Operations Engineer to provide consultancy support to Copernicus Sentinel3 operations as part of the System Operations Team of the RealTime services and System Operations RSO Division at EUMETSAT. Responsibilities The Copernicus Sentinel3 System and Services Operations Engineer SSyOE will provide support to the operation of the Sentinel3 Ground System, as well as its evolution. The main duties within the Sentinel3 programme will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring Operational interfaces within the ground segment, and to external partners, including maintenance of operational documentation JORP, OICDs, procedures etc. Communications systems operations Security operations Infrastructure operations and evolution Multimission operations, including mass storage and archiving System Evolutions Manual and Automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling As the Sentinel3 SSyOE, your role will comprise a range of tasks and responsibilities, including Provision of support to the routine operation of the Sentinel3 ground segment, as well as its evolution to include new functionality and system operations Definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices Acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the EUMETSAT ground segments, wherever this could impact the Sentinel3 ground segment Review any planned changes to the system configurations for the Sentinel3 ground segments, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations Provide support to the operations preparation for recurrent Sentinel3 satellites into the existing systems Interface 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, where this affects the Sentinel3 ground segment and system operations The SSyOE will be expected to perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Definition and maintenance of JORPs and OICDs with external partners 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 the overall Sentinel3 ground segment Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team This is a fulltime position in Darmstadt, Germany with a planned starting date in mid of October 2015 and may include standby and callout support outside normal working hours during critical periods. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have an university degree, in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification together with at least 5 years experience in a realtime LEO spacecraft operations environment. Essential skills are work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems work experience defining, integration, acceptance testing and operation of mission data systems experience in the definition and maintenance of operational interfaces work experience in project and technical management coordination fluency in English spoken and written, as English is the working language Desirable skills are Earth Observation ground segments Experience of communications systems operations Experience of operations security Experience of coordination of systems development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment Windows and Linux operating systems Knowledge of French You must be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, demonstrating analytical approach and attention to detail. You shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId683joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 01st, 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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