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Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Manager
2014-09-24 11:41:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Manager Location Darmstadt, Germany EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its 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 will also operate on behalf of the European Union Copernicus satellites and instruments Sentinel3, Sentinel4, Sentinel5 and Sentinel6 to provide data and support services to the Copernicus marine, atmospheric composition and climate change monitoring information services and to Copernicus users As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 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. Duration of Initial Contract The initial contract will be of 4 years duration. The appointment may be extended, subject to programme requirements and individual performance. Subsequent contracts may have a maximum duration of 5 years at each review. Please note that appointment is subject to the signature of the Copernicus Delegation Agreement between EUMETSAT and the European Commission foreseen in 2014. Background The Copernicus Sentinel3 S3 Spacecraft Operations Manager leads the Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Team within the Flight Operations FLO Division of the Operations and Services to Users Department. Heshe will take a leading role in all activities related to the preparation for and execution of inorbit operations of the Sentinel3A satellite, and in preparatory activities for the launch and operations of the recurrent Sentinel3 satellites Sentinel3B, C. Duties The main duties of the post will be to Assume responsibility for the conduct of routine operations of the S3 space segment Lead a team of spacecraft operations engineers and analysts focussing on ensuring and improving the robustness of satellite and related ground system operations Define, implement, and maintain S3 satellite system operations, planning and reporting and operations engineering processes within the satellite operations team Chair daily S3 operations briefings, the daily Anomaly Review Board and Configuration Management Board process Manage the S3 Operations Controller team service contract at the operational and technical service level Ensure the adequacy of tools, databases, configurations and documentation to support satellite operations and their interfaces with the overall system operations, including the satellite simulator and onboard software maintenance tools Initiate and coordinate operations rehearsals and ensure adequacy of training provided to the satellite team personnel and the supporting analysts controllers Define and manage the operational aspects of the Sentinel3 industrial support contract during routine operations Participate in the management of the inorbit operations and operations preparation of the S3 satellites in all mission phases Coordinate special satellite operations phases, activities and incident reviews, in close collaboration with satellite and subsystem operations engineers Assist in the provision of training to EUMETSAT Mission Control Centre operations personnel Support other LEO mission preparations activities as required. Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Skills and Experience Proven management capabilities in a similar position At least ten years professional experience in the field of low Earth orbit satellite operations, gained in the development, integration or operation of an Earth Observation space system Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues, coupled with good teamworking and organisational skills Good interpersonal skills are required, with a proven ability to work both as part of a team, and to lead a team. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have a working knowledge of French. Closing date 12 October 2014 Interviews are tentatively scheduled for week 472014. Applications in English or French should be sent via our online form attaching curriculum vitae and covering letter quoting Reference VN1434 at www.eumetsat.int This post is graded A3A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 6,392 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. EUMETSAT does not operate a nationality quota system but, in recruiting Staff members, the geographical distribution will be taken into account. 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Copernicus Configuration Controller Administrator, RTCEOP024
2014-04-23 17:36:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Copernicus Configuration Controller Administrator, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. Serco Nederland BV is looking for a Configuration Controller Administrator to support to the Programmes and Projects managed from ESTEC for the Copernicus Space Segment. Configuration control covers both ESA internal activities and activities performed by Industrial Contractors. The preparation of adequate requirements and CM systems auditing are also part of the tasks, these are typical duties Establishing adequate processes for proper Product configuration control, including configuration management planning, configuration items identification, technical requirements base lining, production and maintenance of configuration item data list CIDL, management of configuration evolution, baselines verification, asbuilt control and inspections. Establishment of Establishment of configuration control methods, procedures and standards Establishing andor assuring that adequate configuration control methods, procedures and standards are established andor maintained, consistent with applicable standardsrequirements Preparing formal requirements for inclusion in industrial contracts Participating in Project Reviews Conducting configuration audits and configuration inspections Supervising the processing and disposition of Change Requests andor Change Proposals Providing status data and maintaining a well structured record system acting as secretary to appropriate Boards established for the processing of changes Establishing and maintaining the approval system for all documents under formal ESA control, and maintaining the associated DRLs and DRDs Supporting the supervision and maintenance of the documentation library and archives Proposing automated methods and tools required to increase performance of configuration and documentation control tasks. Specific Tasks Reporting to the Copernicus Space Segment Product Assurance and Safety Manager and will be responsible for Establishing and maintaining the Configuration Management CM requirements baseline for the Copernicus Space Segment Component Programme Maintaining the Projects Baseline requirements and their traceability in DOORS Establishing and maintaining the Configuration Status for the Copernicus Space Segment Component Organising in coordination with the PA managers, the Configuration Management Boards for the disposition of request for waivers, request for deviations and configuration change requests proposals Reviewing of contractors plans, specifications and effort proposed for the execution of the project CM programme Guiding and monitoring the implementation of CM requirements by contractors and directing the necessary preventive or corrective actions Guiding and monitoring the implementation of database tools for the Copernicus Space Segment Component Programme including Documentation and actions management, NCR management, Review management and CM management Guiding and monitoring the documentation management system of the Copernicus Space Segment Programme Providing support to the Quality Management System activities within the Directorate for the Documentation and Configuration Management aspects Qualifications and Requirements Applicants should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline combined with several years, minimum of 4, experience in Configuration and Documentation Management for space projects. Experience in the management and administration of ESA databases and information systems including DOORS and ECLIPSE You shall have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively both autonomously and in a team setting Your communication skills will be excellent and you will be selfmotivated with a proactive approach Attention to details and excellent planning and organisational skills The working language is English additional EU languages could be an asset. Essential skills Doors and Eclipse Documentation Management NCR Management Database skills Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date or to close vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post, please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid52015 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to the Dutch recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Copernicus Configuration Controller Administrator Reference RTCEOP024 Application closing date 11th May 2014 Start date June 2014 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to 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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Unique Radar Instrument For First Copernicus Satellite Opens New Era Of Environmental Observation
2014-04-15 07:21:45| rfglobalnet News Articles
Pre-launch preparations for the Sentinel-1A satellite, carrying an Airbus Defence and Space built radar instrument, are in full swing at Europe’s Kourou Spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space Italy as prime contractor, set to be launched on 3 April 2014 by a Soyuz launcher, will mark a new era of Earth observation.
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Nicolaus Copernicus Google Doodle Celebrates Astronomer's 540th Birthday
2013-02-19 22:35:15| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Google is celebrating the 540th birthday of mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus with a live-action homepage doodle.
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Google doodle does circles around Copernicus' birthday
2013-02-19 03:42:40| CNET News.com
Web giant celebrates the 540th birthday of the astronomer best known for his theory that the sun -- and not the Earth -- was at the center of our universe. [Read more]
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