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Technical Architect Satcoms
2016-03-21 18:09:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Technical Architect Satcoms Category Information Technology City Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Position ID J01161335 Permanent Full Time Position Description With over 36 years in the industry, CGI Space is a rapidly growing business with exciting projects and prospects across the Navigation, Earth Observation, Satcoms and Spacecraft Operations domains. We currently have around 500 members working on projects in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands. We are seeking to expand our team of professionals with opportunities at a variety of levels to service our clients needs and to explore and implement new business opportunities in Space. We are looking for a Technical Architect with Satellite Communications experience to join us in Leatherhead, Surrey to work on Space projects for a variety of major clients including European Space Agency, Inmarsat, ECMWF, Eumetsat and Airbus. Our Technical Architects typically work in teams alongside, designers and testers against client requirements using industry standards to implement some of Europes most exciting IT projects. We encourage our Technical Architects to understand the full project lifecycle in order to provide the best solutions to our clients needs. At CGI Space we offer a wellstructured and secure organisation where you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of roles through your career. We value our active social activities at local and UK level, and offer support to your development through regular performance review. We offer training where needed, and as part of your ongoing career development. As a Satcoms Technical Architect you would be required to work in a key role in supporting and growing the CGI Space business, and will be intimately engaged in designing and developing solutions as part of both business development and project delivery. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in the architectural development requirements evolution, and demonstrating compliance on a number of space programmes. You are expected to take a leading role in the detailed design, coding, testing and documentation of projects. You will support the development and testing teams, including leading investigation, troubleshooting and resolution of anomalies. You should be able demonstrate that you are capable of quickly picking up new concepts. You must be able to work to high standards of quality, and to agreed timescales independently or as part of a team. Your role will involve Providing consultancy to projects and clients related to satellite communications and networks system design, for satellite operators, service providers and end users of satellite communications services. Supporting the Account Managers in creating new business opportunities for CGI in the satellite communications marketplace Taking a lead technical role in the bidding process for IT systems being procured by satellite operators or service providers. Acting as technical authority and providing expert guidance on satellite communications concepts to project teams in the delivery of these projects. Essential Qualifications You should have A University degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, physical sciences or mathematics. A demonstrable understanding of current satellite communications technologies Significant experience in the telecommunications area, some or all in satellite communications, in a technical design andor systems engineering role preferably with direct experience in IT systems andor networks design. Proven consulting ability to advise senior telecoms customers on future systems design and work with stakeholders to devise new service concepts. You must be able to work in an environment where requirements change often and quickly, and have the ability to assimilate new information rapidly and derive suitable courses of action. You will also need to demonstrate good commercial acumen and business awareness. You should also have strong analytical skills, be selfmotivated and able to tackle technical assignments and problem solving without support from others. You must have strong written and presentation skills, with excellent attention to detail. An ability to anticipate risks and mitigate appropriately is essential. This role is based in Leatherhead and will require full time attendance at our Leatherhead offices. This role includes the opportunity for some occasional international travel to client sites, especially within Europe. Starting salaries depend on the current level of expertise and experience. Our roles require Security Clearance to SC Level, so you must have lived and worked in the EU for the past 5 years, and be willing to obtain this level of clearance if you do not already have it. At CGI, were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company one that has grown to 65,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for fulltime, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid timeoff program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. APPLY HERE No unsolicited agency referrals please. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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