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Copernicus Ground Segment Engineer

2019-01-25 16:31:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Copernicus Ground Segment Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Copernicus Ground Segment Service Engineer, Copernicus Ground Segment Operation Services Section, Copernicus Ground Segment Data Management Division, Mission Management Ground Segments Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. As part of the ESA team responsible for Copernicus Space Component Ground Segment operations, the postholder will participate in the preparation and followup of activities associated with that Segments operations, maintenance and adaptation. Duties The main duties will be contributing to activities necessary to operate, maintain and develop the Copernicus Space Component mission data flows, ensuring endtoend operations performance and robustness contributing to activities related to the definition, industrial implementation and verification of the transition of Copernicus Ground Segment operational systems to a cloud architecture contributing to reengineering data production software activities for adaptation to a cloud environment managing the relevant procurements, from invitation to tender to contract kickoff and contract execution phase contributing to management of collaborative Ground Segment technical agreements and operational interfaces contributing to management of Ground Segment technical operational interfaces with international partners contributing to reporting and risk management of Space Component operations in relation to activities performed under own responsibility. Technical competencies Experience in design, development and maintenance of EO Ground Segment Systems and Operations Experience in architecting scalable and distributed systems for big data operations Experience in cloud computing technologies Experience with satellite payload data processing and data management operations Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Problem Solving Teamwork Innovation Creativity Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or Earth data science together with 5 to 10 years experience in space mission engineering and operations. Additional requirements Candidates should have strong problemsolving skills to deal with daytoday operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills the ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and be customer focused. good interpersonal skills and proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and across teams in an international environment Five to ten years proven experience in one of the mentioned areas, experience in other areas being considered an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2019. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE

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System Engineer for Copernicus Data Services

2019-01-07 14:32:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK. Job description We are seeking for a System Engineer as part of the Copernicus Program within the Data and Information Access Services DIAS activities. The primary purpose of DIAS is to ensure that the uptake of Copernicus data and information is maximized across a broad range of user groups and that Copernicus is able to provide the critical mass and focal point for stimulating innovation and the creation of new business models based on EO data and information, taking into account the challenges of Big Data. Responsibilities The candidate shall perform system engineering tasks in support to the Copernicus Programme and in particular to DIAS Data and Information Access Services activities within the Data Services Competence area in relation to already existing frame contracts with industry for its implementation. Typical activities to be undertaken are Contributing to the analysis, generation and management of requirements and related Agile methods applied for work execution with industry Contributing to the architecture and design of Copernicus related components Contributing with the review of industry implementations and perform testing prototyping Contributing to the definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers Preparation of relevant documentation Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. This is a fulltime position with the planned start ASAP. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a minimum of five years of experience in the specific field of system engineering, such as user requirements assessment, system architecture definition, development activities and experience of being directly involved in the evolution of systems or services in a highlyavailable 247 environment. Essential skills are Systems architecture covering areas such as virtualization, cloud computing, orchestration, hosted processing, EO data access formats and security Working experience with industry standards for interoperability OGC, Inspire Solid Background in software engineering, development In depth knowledge of scripting languages Python Demonstrated experience in writing of formal technical documentation Have demonstrated excellent communication and team working skills Have the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and obtain a system overview. The following experience would be an additional asset Jupyter Notebook R language Knowledge of system validation and verification Experience in a usercustomer facing environment. You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. 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 httpswww.terma.comcareersjobs?hrshowjob2F3860326locale3DenUS with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date February 19th, 2019 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.

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Copernicus Sentinel3 6 Analysts and Controllers Team

2019-01-02 15:32:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a Copernicus Sentinel3 6 Analysts and Controllers Team You will be based initially for 5 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks The AnalystsControllers tasks shall cover the following ANALYSTS Coordination of the scheduled daytoday activities in the Control Centre and all manned facilities of the Copernicus S3S6 systems, according to established roles and procedures, in particular acting as the interface between the Controller Team and Operations and Maintenance Engineers Perform the weekly system scheduling function, gathering all operations and maintenance inputs and conducting initial conflict resolution Spacecraft and ground segment database maintenance Support to mission planning and scheduling coordination according to established roles and procedures The routine Copernicus S3S6 mission planning Support the configuration and tuning of the mission data chain, and associated monitoring tools Operations support including procedure and database update, ops validation to system evolution e.g., GS update, and control room evolution Support the configuration and tuning of the system monitoring tools, in particular GEMS, SMART and OP5 Support the operations related interaction with Clients partner agencies ESA, CNES etc as regards planning and scheduling of space and ground operations Operation of the configuration control system for procedures and operational data Update of database documentation as necessary Supervision of routine operations or any other authorised operations. following established roles and procedures Maintenance of the Special Operations Instruction set and Copernicus S3S6 Knowledgebase Participate in BUCC periodic and emergency activations Maintenance of appropriate working practices and procedures for routine and problem reporting, data analysis, recording and maintenance of system status, recording of operational activities Maintenance of a set of configurationcontrolled reference operational documentation and ensure changes are applied operationally including the Reference Operations Plan, the Contingency Guide and Analyst Guide Analysis as required of system anomalies by collection and evaluation of appropriate data sets using the reporting and analysis tools available Mission performance data analysis and reporting daytoday tracking of mission performance for anomaly investigation and reporting purposes including related thirdparty mission Preparation of regular performance reports as required Preparation of specific performance reports for Operations Partner Agencies NOAA. CNES etc. in accordance with established operations procedures Organisation of the activities within the Analyst Team Organisation and supervision of the operations Controller Team Act as management interface between Client technical representative and the Controller Team. CONTROLLERS Coordinate the implementation of daytoday scheduled and contingency operations in the control centre Monitor and control all Copernicus S3S6 operations, in accordance with the scheduled operations plan, ensuring that safety criteria are respected and that all operations are conducted in accordance with the established procedures Monitor the timeliness completeness correctness of the mission data throughput, using the Client tools including GEMS SMART, reacting to problems according to the operations documentation Perform specific operations as defined in the relevant operations plans Act as primary interface for collision warning operations matters with ESOC and the EUMETSAT FDF operation team Activate the TTC Ground station networks for routine and emergency activations Participate in BUCC periodic and emergency activations Perform first line reporting and analysis of ground and space segment anomalies in accordance with established procedures Immediately inform the Clients technical representative when a major or critical anomaly is detected in accordance with the established procedures Coordinate with the responsible personnel for any scheduling required Prepare operations reports as requested Take corrective action as necessary, applying the contingencyemergency procedures approved for the mission to ensure spacecraft safety and the continuity of service provision to users Assist in the production of printouts, graphs and plots for offline evaluation and analysis Maintain an operations logbook recording all key events of the shift Management of the TM TC archive and retrievals Prepare and complete all necessary forms for routine daily operations Provide first level point of contact for Client operational partners for nonroutine interactions immediately informing the Clients technical representative or assigned deputy. Participation during the routine phase of the mission in proficiency training and simulations. Contribution to the operations preparation activities, including development and validation of procedure, Contribution to satellite and ground system upgrade including operations adaptation, Certification achievement. Your Profile ANALYSTS Experience of Complex space and ground system in the field of Earth Observation Operations in realtime satellite andor ground segment operations according to established procedures Planning, scheduling of system activities, in coordination with various operational entities Coordination and supervision of system activities execution, Monitoring and coordination of operations with external operation entities Monitoring and reporting of system performance Conducting of first level investigation and recovery Shift team and oncall rotation management Configuration and anomaly management Providing initial training, continuation and proficiency training to operations team Maintenance of space and ground segment operational products Using computer systems and realtime systems, application of procedures in operational environments Conducting operations in an orderly and disciplined manner, and ability to work calmly and correctly under stress MISSION ANALYST As above Analyst plus Experience of Development and validation of Key Performance Indicators KPIs tracking tools End to end monitoring tools installations and maintenance Monitoring and reporting of End to End data production processes performance, including Timeliness Processing Dissemination SERVICE CHAIN ANALYST As above Analyst plus Experience of Monitoring and reporting of System level processes performance Monitoring tools installations and maintenance, in particular for OP5, Nagios, GEMS, GSMC SPACECRAFT ANALYST As above Analyst plus Experience of Development and validation of SC operations procedure and associated database Familiar with MCS in particular SCOS SC operations execution according to established procedures Monitoring of SC performance and conduction of first level investigations CONTROLLERS Experience of Operations of complex space and ground system in the field of Earth Observation, Working in Continuous shift operations 24h7 Satellite and Ground system operations execution according to established procedures Using computer systems and realtime systems, application of procedures in operational environments Conducting operations in an orderly and disciplined manner, and work calmly and correctly under stress Should have good background in a scientific or technical discipline to the level equivalent to Senior Technician REFERENCE 18217559 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.com CLOSING DATE 8th February 2019 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies. For more detailed information about MOLTEK go to www.moltek.com

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Copernicus Programme Management Support Engineer

2018-12-19 13:28:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Come and support the delivery of EUMETSATs contribution to the European Unions Copernicus Programme looking at our planet and its environment for the ultimate benefit of all European citizens EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. In this role you will support our Programme manager to provide earth observation data, product and support services. You will also support the management of interactions with the European Commission EC, the European Space Agency ESA and other partners. You will have the management and engineering skills to ensure we provide the EUMETSAT Copernicus data, product and support services for this ambitious programme. Your responsibilities will include ensuring our tasks are planned, executed and reported in accordance with the established management framework, preparing updates and contributions for internal and external meetings, along with management reporting. You will prepare information and analyse key performance indicators for presentation at governance bodies, including the European Commission. Your work at EUMETSAT This is an outstanding opportunity to become involved in one of our most exciting projects. With proven experience in management support in complex cooperative programmes, along with a strong engineering background, you will participate in the analysis of Key Performance Indicators for data services. You will also support the Programme Manager in the supervision of the planning and execution of the contributions of EUMETSAT to Copernicus. You have the prospect of demonstrating your understanding and management of complex issues in an operational environment and are able to evaluate priorities. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to document requests and updates are essential. You will get the chance to collaborate with both internal and external partners on a global platform. What we offer EUMETSAT provides a collaborative, international environment with opportunities to establish a long career perspective. We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. We offer the chance to work on exciting satellite programmes. You will play a leading role in supporting the operations of our current and future satellite programme making a difference to our missions and partners, often working with people who are experts in their field. Does this sound like you? Have a look at our website to find out how you can make a world of difference. The closing date is 24th January.

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Copernicus Programme Manager

2018-10-18 11:28:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Come and lead EUMETSATs dedicated Copernicus Programme Office and support our contribution to the Europes ambitious and exciting Earth Observation Programme EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. This is an exciting opportunity, one where you will be entrusted to lead our dedicated Programme Office maintaining and implementing EUMETSATs management framework and delivering all of the tasks entrusted to us for Copernicus Sentinel missions, in cooperation with our partners and the European Commission. You will have the leadership capability to secure adequate support for project control, finance and contracts for this ambitious programme. You will be adept at assimilating information, ensuring that we employ all of the talent, knowledge, skills and expertise available at EUMETSAT and amongst our partners. Your responsibilities will include ensuring our tasks are planned, executed, documented and reported in accordance with the Copernicus Agreements, contributing to internal and external audits and management reporting. You will also represent EUMETSAT at the Copernicus Programme Committee and other governance bodies, including the EUMETSAT Management Board. This is an outstanding opportunity to become involved in one of our most exciting projects. With proven engineering knowledge of endto end Earth Observation Satellite Systems, you will bring your experience of being involved with management of complex European projects, ideally involving the European Commission. You have the prospect of showcasing your understanding and management of complex issues in an operational environment and your ability to identify technical and political implications facing the Programme. You will get the chance to apply your vision and knowledge to demonstrate the potential for our future building excellent working relationships and collaborating with both internal and external customers on a global platform. What we offer You will work in a collaborative, international environment which offers you a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. You will work with people who are experts in their field. We value diversity and seek to recruit nationals from our Member States. A great place to work At EUMETSAT, we monitor the weather, climate and the environment from our satellites every hour of the day and night. We provide data to meteorological organisations who interpret it to enhance and safeguard our daily lives in Europe and around the world. It is used to manage dangerous weather situations, shipping, air travel, farming and construction in fact you probably use our data every day! Does this sound like you? Have a look at our website to find out how you can make a world of difference. The closing date is 4th November with interviews wc 10th December.

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