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System and Software Engineer for Science Operations CHESAC13009
2013-02-06 00:36:56| 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 ESAC in Madrid, Spain. System and Software Engineer for Science Operations CHESAC13009 Job Description The Instrument Operations Team IOT within the XMMNewton Science Operations Centre SOC at ESAC provides 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. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fields The candidate should be openminded and be able to understand the different subsystems as a whole integrated systems. Proven experience on data processing systems for space astronomy missions. Experience with database management tools mostly ORACLE and protocols for information access from SOC systems. Good knowledge of UNIX mostly Solaris and Virtual Operating systems. Experience with the management of TM and subproducts trend analysis, long term archive. Good command of modern programming languages CC, Perl, Tcl, Fortran. The selected contractor must be willing to operate in an international team environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage. Candidates should be systemminded, flexible and able to work as a member of a small interdisciplinary team. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Background in a scientific discipline Experience with ESAs operational systems SCOS Proven experience in the development andor maintenance of space observatory science control systems Good interpersonal and communication skills Work Location and Start Date Spain, Madrid, starting in April 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 Spain. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.chbefore the application deadline on 15 Feb 2013.
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