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System and Software Engineer Science Operations XMMNewton
2013-01-31 14:43:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
System and Software Engineer Science Operations XMMNewton, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to employ a highly motivated and enthusiastic System and Software Engineer to support the Instrument Operations Team IOT within the XMMNewton Science Operations Centre SOC at ESAC who provide the System and Software Engineering support of the XMMNewton Science Operations Control System XSCS. The IOT also performs the Data Processing of the XMMNewton science data ODFs as well as the support activities in the Science Operations area in close collaboration with the Mission Operations Control Centre MOC located at ESOC and the Science Support Team SST at ESAC. The main activities of this service position include but are not limited to Software maintenance of the XSCS XMMNewton SOC Control System Subsystems, XSCS subsystems comprise of SCOS 2000 based downlink subsystems PMS, ODS and QLA Non SCOS 2000 based uplink subsystems HRPSXRPSPHS SGS Non SCOS 2000 based service subsystems AMS, XFTS and DTS Migration of the XSCS subsystems to Solaris Virtual Machines Migration of the Solaris8 based subsystems to Solaris10 based Virtual Machines Data Processing of the XMMNewton Data, including Raw TM handling and maintenance, including TCX generation and Long Term Archive Trend Analysis ODF generation and supervision Qcheck support and maintenance with evaluation of results Supervision of ODF Reprocessing In general, support and coordination of overall Science Products Generation Operations Support, including Support to the Instrument Operations Manager Support of activities related to routine payload operations preparation, execution and evaluation Support to the On Board Instrument Software activities Quality Assurance, including Configuration Control support activities and Documentation Management CCB issue handling. Maintenance tasks will include both first and second line maintenance. The successful candidate will interact with the XSCS users on what concerns the daily operations of the XSCS systems. Maintenance activities include the setup and run support to the several chains where XSCS is installed Operational, Reprocessing, Validation, Development and AO Chains. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University degree, or equivalent, in computer science or related fields together with a background in a scientific discipline. Essential Skills Good knowledge of UNIX mostly Solaris and Virtual Operating systems Good command of programming languages CC, Perl, Tcl, Fortran Experience with Data Base management tools mostly ORACLE and protocols for information access from SOC systems Proven experience on data processing systems for space astronomy missions Experience with the management of TM and subproducts trend analysis, long term archive. Desirable Skills Experience with ESAs operational systems SCOS is highly desirable Proven experience in the development andor maintenance of space observatory science control systems Applicants should be open minded and be able to understand the different subsystems as a whole integrated systems and posses good system engineering practices. You must be willing to operate in an international team environment and have good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be systemminded, flexible and able to work as a member of a small interdisciplinary team. You will be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English additional EU languages are an asset About Serco Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for 35 years across 3 continents. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39245 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position System and Software Engineer Reference RTCSRE024 Application closing date 27022013 Start date 02042013 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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