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OnBoard Computer and Data Systems Engineer
2021-05-06 09:15:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
New opportunity available! We are looking for a OnBoard Computer and Data Systems Engineer to join our team at ESTEC Noordwijk, Netherlands. Do you have broad expertise in the field of space hardware related to platform and payload data handling equipment? Apply now. Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Job Description What we offer if you join our amazing team Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Exciting relocation package if applicable Company events Main Responsibilities The OnBoard Computer Data Handling Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD on turnkey onboard HW Data Handling solutions with an emphasis on platform and payload data handling architectures and their building blocks equipmentunits, modules and key components units such as onboard computers, mass memories, remote terminals, instrument control units digital and analogue signal processing electronics for payloadplatform control functions frontend acquisition and processing chain electronics onboard data transfer interfaces, buses and associated protocols high and low speed platform data handling functions related to security, data authentication, encryption, compression, machine learning and artificial intelligence use of microelectronics devices. except for RF payloads. The post holder will report to the Head of Section and, within the technical fields described above, the main tasks and responsibilities will include providing technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of platform and payload data handling systems throughout all project phases participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agencys technology programmes defining, initiating and supporting RD activities covering both long and shortterm needs fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with an emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures laboratory activities, as required monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Successful Candidate Master or PhD in electronics, networks, telecommunications or a related field is required. At least 5 years of professional experience in the fields of space hardware related to platform and payload data handling equipment units, modules and boards. This includes the ability to design, review and simulate analogue and digital electronics for data handling units use of FPGAprocessorsmicrocontrollers, singlepointfailurefree circuitry, failure containment techniques and use of COTS with radiation mitigation techniques. Knowledge in the following fields will be considered as asset Design and Use of Data Handling Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE Design, validation and verification of AIML Processing Algorithm inferred on HWSW platforms Design of electronic boards for radiation testing of analogue and digital circuitry based on COTS. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About The Company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. In Europe, Serco supports governments and international organisations in the delivery of essential public services with operations in Belgium, France and French Guyana, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service and to keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers. A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. If you share our values and want to join a team of over 50,000 passionate colleagues globally we want to hear from you. Make a difference every day. Take pride in what you do! More at httpswww.serco.comeusectorexpertisespace httpswww.serco.comeucareerscareersinspace
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OnBoard Computer and Data Systems Engineer
2021-03-31 14:12:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 2,100 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS Group solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. This position is supporting our client ESA at their ESTEC location in Noordwijk in the Netherlands. In this large European agency, you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities with the opportunity to gain exposure to various projects and missions at the heart of European space research and development. If you are successful in this position you are guaranteed a permanent Dutch contract, Industry leading base salary, full healthcare, 3 pension contribution, 30 days vacation, annual training budget, access to the ESTEC social club membership and a relocation package if required. Deadline for applications 22nd April Responsibilities Duties Tasks The OnBoard Computer Data Handling Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD on turnkey onboard HW Data Handling solutions with an emphasis on platform and payload data handling architectures and their building blocks equipmentunits, modules and key components units such as onboard computers, mass memories, remote terminals, instrument control units digital and analogue signal processing electronics for payloadplatform control functions frontend acquisition and processing chain electronics onboard data transfer interfaces, buses and associated protocols high and low speed platform data handling functions related to security, data authentication, encryption, compression, machine learning and artificial intelligence use of microelectronics devices. except for RF payloads. You will report to the Head of Section and, within the technical fields described above, the main tasks and responsibilities will include providing technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of platform and payload data handling systems throughout all project phases participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agencys technology programmes defining, initiating and supporting RD activities covering both long and shortterm needs fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with an emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures laboratory activities, as required monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Requirements You will have a Masters or PhD in electronics, networks, telecommunications or a related field. You will have at least 5 years of professional experience in the fields of space hardware related to platform and payload data handling equipment units, modules and boards. This includes the ability to design, review and simulate analogue and digital electronics for data handling units use of FPGAprocessorsmicrocontrollers, singlepointfailurefree circuitry, failure containment techniques and use of COTS with radiation mitigation techniques. Knowledge in the following fields will be considered as asset Design and Use of Data Handling Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE Design, validation and verification of AIML Processing Algorithm inferred on HWSW platforms Design of electronic boards for radiation testing of analogue and digital circuitry based on COTS. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Data Systems Management Software Engineer for EO Missions
2021-03-03 19:12:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our customer, ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Data Systems Management Software Engineer to support the technical management and operation of their data systems used for the operations of Earth Observation space missions. Responsibilities As a Mission Data Systems Software Engineer your responsibilities will be related to the technical management of the mission data systems used for spacecraft operations, which include Mission Control Systems MCS, Mission Planning Systems, Operational Simulators, Service Provision Data Centre system and advanced software applications. You may also be assigned responsibility and perform activities for additional projects and activities within the scope of overall Mission Data Systems services. The initial area of responsibility is for the following mission systems and activities Aeolus MCS S2K based BIOMASS MCS S2K based FLEX MCS S2K based Migration of EO missions to the new EGOSCC software infrastructure and preparation of future EO EGOSCC mission systems Support to the division RD activities Support may as well be extended to also cover other missions hence providing a prospect of long term continuity. Knowledge of both EGSCCbased and S2Kbased MCS systems will be needed. The following toplevel tasks are to be expected Development and maintenance of Mission Data Systems Support to each missions critical activities Support to missions during their whole lifetime Support for 3rd party and special projects related activities Support to studies, innovation and standardization activities This is a fulltime position to be located at ESOCs premises in Darmstadt with the planned start date on 1st May 2021. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a university degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics, you should be able to cover many of the following topics Essential skills are Knowledge of ESOC operations infrastructure software e.g. SCOS2000, SIMSAT, EGOS MPS, EGSCC Experience with development and maintenance of large software projects Requirements management knowledge of tools, e.g. DOORS Experience with test management including knowledge of test management tools, e.g. HPQC Knowledge of the ESOC operational environment Knowledge of spacecraft especially for the operational simulator Knowledge of ECSS standards Engineering and Quality Desirable skills and personal characteristics include Project management Software engineering Information sharing within the different mission stakeholders, the ability to interface with several different areaspeople within ESOC, and the capability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Industry and FCT Ability to promote cooperation with project team members Ability to capture the big picture and the system context Excellent communication skills Capability of adapting to changing circumstances Openness and reliability Independence in working on own tasks Proactive leadership Good negotiation capabilities You will be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, able to work calmly and accurately under stress and able to work without 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 Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email recruitment.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with a Cover Letter and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date March 22nd, 2021 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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Data Access Systems Operations Manager
2021-03-01 13:13:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year EUMETSAT operates a growing fleet of Earth Observation satellites in Low Earth and geostationary orbits currently comprising seven EUMETSAT Meteosat Second Generation and Metop satellites, Copernicus Sentinel3 and JasonCS satellites. In parallel, EUMETSAT is working towards the launch of the next generation of Meteosat Third Generation and Metop Second Generation satellites. Reporting to the Head of the Realtime Services System Operations RSO Division and supported by a dedicated team of engineers, the Data Access Systems Operations Manager coordinates the routine operations of the EUMETSAT Near Real Time NRT data access systems, and assists with operations preparation activities related to future data access systems. This role is rooted in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society! Duties Manage a team of operations engineers and service contracts, ensuring efficient and effective use of team resources, including allocation delegation of tasks Conduct the routine operations of the Data Access systems ensuring the operational services availability as specified in the Operational Service Specifications Operational management, scheduling and coordination of the Operational Data Access systems Monitoring of delivered service performance levels Responsibility for the evolution of the Multichannel NRT data access baseline Technical management of the EUMETCast Service Contracts Focal point for all technical interactions with the service providers Followup of any anomalies or incidents with the service providers Develop the transition plans for the introduction of new contracts as appropriate Plan for the evolution of the system to accommodate new requirements. Working with the Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department and the User Support and Climate Services Division, ensure that the Data Access systems evolve to match users needs, including the validation of new and upgraded systems Support the Programme Development Department PRD in the Operations Preparations activities for future programmes including MTG and EPSSG Act as deputy of Head of RSO Division, as required. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,500 month NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Private medical coverage for employee and family Attractive final salary pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable. Qualifications University degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as telecommunications or computing. Skills and Experience Practical experience in the operations of near realtime Data Access systems. Excellent team management skills and experience. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated experience of the management and coordination of complex projects including resources negotiation. Demonstrated experience with the management of service contracts. More about us EUMETSATs role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer
2021-01-19 14:13:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 754 We are currently looking for a Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer to work at our clients premises in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. You will have the opportunity to assist in the engineering activities of the data processing systems and application software for the operational and future programmes within the DPSA CA, including Processing Frameworks. Tasks and Activities Your tasks will include day to day operations and maintenance, to the handling of anomalies, upgrades and configuration changes for these facilities. Tasks will also contain the settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures. For procurements and maintenance services provided externally, you will provide support to the management of the technical interface with the external contractors. Besides the above described routine tasks, you will also be expected to contribute to requirements specification, design and system engineeringreengineering, development and testing activities in the field of science data processing that will become necessary for existing and future production systems. The tasks will include Maintenance and development of the Data Processing SystemsApplication Software it should be noted that for many of the facilities the first line maintenance is being performed by EUMETSAT in conjunction with the industrial contractor the second line maintenance is being performed by the industrial contractor under supervision and with support from EUMETSAT. Procurement activities for maintenance and evolution activities, such as specification and maintenance of requirements for new or enhanced Data Processing SystemsApplications Software components that are going to be implemented by external contractors monitor their detailed design and implementation generate the test plans, test specificationprocedures, perform the acceptance of the externally developed components, support the integration testing in the ground segment and the operational validation. Contribute to the definition and design of architectures of data processing ground segments and their components, their interfaces, and the validation and verification methods. Coordinationinputs to planning and preparation of releases. Coordination with other EUMETSAT Teams andor Contractors to prepare introduction of newupgraded components. Generation and maintenance of technical baseline documentation. Contribute to the operations of existing data processing ground segments. Participation in technical meetings and formal review. Analysis of the maintenance requirements and identification, procurement or implementation of the tools required to fulfil them. Settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures. Perform routine tasks in operational systems under configuration control such as Anomaly investigations, documentation and classification Participation in relevant Anomaly Review Boards Follow up of the delivery of SW resolutions for these anomalies Contribute to Configuration Management change control practices Contribute to building and distribution of application software releases and patches Verification of correct facility installation for the assigned facilities Contribute to the development, integration and configuration management of software developed by third parties, its installation, and configuration and testing Perform SW testing in a structured approach to verify that delivered SW is fulfilling the requirements or to demonstrate that problems have been corrected. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Masters Degree in the relevant discipline. Significant experience in engineering of large, UNIX or LINUX based, complex, realtime data processing systems, including requirements specification, design, software maintenance or development, formal software testing and system integration. Very good technical writing skills, in particular in the area of formal technical documentation e.g. requirements specification and design documentation, test plans and procedures, maintenance procedures. Significant experience with Source code control systems e.g. Subversion, Git. Significant experience in software anomalies analysis, debugging, profiling, fixing and processing. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience with operating systems and application software upgrades andor porting to new platforms. Experience with Objectoriented software design, implementation, and maintenance, including the use of UMLSysML based tools for supportingdocumenting the design, at least at the architectural level. Good knowledge of web technologies and programming e.g. Apache, CGI, JavaScript, XML. Good knowledge of programming languages e.g. C, Java, Python. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 05022021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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