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Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2013-07-19 18:36:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. Your responsibilities will include Provide operational expertise to one or more platform subsystems andor payload instruments Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and Instruments Investigate satellite anomalies in cooperation with the Operations Support Entity Participate in the satellite oncall support rota Identify and support the implementation of system and process improvements Contribute towards the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites Support the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Operations preparation support for Sentinel3 and JasonCS developments. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a relevant discipline Spacecraft monitoring and control operations, spacecraft operations preparation engineering and Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level Experience with some of the following would be an advantage Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities Configuration management and simulator facilities Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from October 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht, quoting job reference DEDSC2057 before 28Aug13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.
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Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineering Supporter
2013-07-19 16:35:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a demonstrated experience in one or more of the following Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. The Key person should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organized and efficient manner with minimum supervision. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognize opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. The working language for this position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language. All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you fulfill the requirements for this position, please send us your CV through the following page httpvisionspace.comcareerssubmitresume The reference number for this position is VSTEUMTJUL09 Close date 21082013 We only consider applications from candidates and not enterprises, that match all the following points 1. Electronic applications only. Please dont send paper copies by mail. 2. Cover Letter, ideally covering the following Short intro and summary about yourself, background and experience State why you would like to work for VisionSpace Describe the rationale for your application, why are you applying and why you think you are a good candidate for this position State your eligibility to work in the country of the work location State your current status and availability 3. CV, preferably in Europass format, containing at least Valid contact information address, phone number, email address Exact birth date Gender Career summary education and training, work experience Dates in career summary as accurate as possible, at least on month level Career summaries in reverse chronological order Skills languages, IT, social skills etc. Hobbies 4. Optional Supporting docs, e.g. marks, diploma, publications, letters of references, description of activities and projects Short profile 12 1 page description of your background, experience and skills
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Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer MF
2013-07-19 10:35:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Mission You will work in the Operations and User Services Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. You will be assigned and trained to provide operations expertise and support to one or more platform subsystems and or payload instruments, depending on his or her experience and the overall team needs. You will also participate in coordinating the satellite operations activities of other team members and external teams responsible for onboard software management, simulator support, mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, you will support system and operations preparation activities for MetopC, for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for Sentinel3 and JasonCS. You will be required to support operations during normal working hours, as well as support the oncall operations engineer rota, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Spacecraft Operations Team on a 247 basis. Your tasks will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B and preparing for MetopC, comprising Provision of operational expertise to one or more platform subsystems andor payload instruments Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESTEC and Industry Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel3 and JasonCS developments. PROFILE In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you shall have a demonstrated experience in one or more of the following Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for you to have experience with some of the following Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities. Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures. Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB. File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK. Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. English spoken and written is mandatory. To apply, please send your CV to FranoisXavier LAFFONT francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with CC to recrutementcs.fr with the title and the job reference.
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Pocket Spacecraft Wants to Fly You to the Moon
2013-07-02 18:28:48| TechNewsWorld
Pocket Spacecraft is offering ordinary people the opportunity to track and personalize their own tiny spacecrafts on a journey to the moon. Pocket Spacecraft is hoping to raise about $440,000 via its Kickstarter campaign to finance a mission that would send small polyimide discs called "Scouts" aboard a larger spacecraft, the Interplanetary CubeSat mothership, into space.
Pocket Spacecraft hopes to launch personalized moon missions
2013-07-01 18:48:51| CNET News.com
A Kickstarter project wants to open up lunar exploration to regular people around the world through a fleet of tiny, flat spacecraft. [Read more]
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