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UVN Product Development Support Consultant

2016-07-21 20:07:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a UVN Product Development Support Consultant You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include Inhouse consultancy support is sought for the ongoing processor development activities in preparation for the future UVN instrument to be flown on MTGS. The key person will provide support within the Atmospheric Composition Team in the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division, located in Darmstadt, Germany. Heshe will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team and will interface with inhouse experts of various disciplines system, instruments, operations, science, and in particular members of the MTG Science and Instrument Teams. The tasks of the key person will include Provision of support to the development of algorithms for calibration of UVN level 0 data Provision of support to the development of an Instrument Data Simulator Taking into account the constraints imposed by the final goal of implementation of the products within an operational processing system Provision of support to the development of prototype software code for the purposes of testing and validation the algorithms developed Provision of support to the development of an instrument performance model based on specifications to be provided by industry Provision of support to the development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities Generation of test data required for the verification of the algorithm and products Provision of support to the generation of associated documentation including test data descriptions, Product Specification PS, technical reports etc Interfacing with Client experts as needed Collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community as appropriate Assessment of results from scientific studies Provision of support to operational level 2 processor development activities, for future level 2 product development for the UVN instrument. The tasks will evolve as the MTGUVN specifications mature and activities evolve in the coming years. Your Profile The UVN Level 1 product development consultant shall have the experience and capability to fulfill the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision and have good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall be familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of moderate spectral resolution data in the UVVisibleNIR part of the spectrum. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the consultant shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of remote sensing product data processing and analysis including at least 2 years of experience of UVVisibleNIR calibration and validation. Further the consultant shall have a solid background in software engineering. Specifically the consultant shall fulfill at least a significant subset of the following criteria Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, C Working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems Specification, design and coding of complex product processors Testing and verification of complex data processing systems Handling and processing of remote sensing data Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the optical spectrum Ultraviolet to Near Infrared Experience with instrument calibration and characterization Familiarity with Earth observation systems in operational meteorology, atmospheric composition and climate monitoring both remote sensing and in situ systems Writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. The following areas of expertise would be an advantage Quality control of satellite data and products Operational product processing environments Quality control of satellite data and products Knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash Knowledge of SQL Software build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure Source code control system, e.g. GIT, Subversion, or CVS Familiarity with radiative transfer. The official languages are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore consultants must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. REFERENCE 16212679 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 19th August 2016 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.

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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultant Support mf

2016-07-12 12:03:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultant Support mf Ref. No. 1611258 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, 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, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultant. You shall work in the Operations and Services to Users Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team, where depending on the level of experience, skills and overall team needs, responsibility will be taken for the operations of inorbit subsystems andor instruments, as well as for the operations preparation and operational conduct of inorbit verification for those subsystems and instruments on the MetopC satellite. Furthermore, this may also include support to the onboard software management, simulator configuration, automation of routine analysis or other activities included within the scope of activities of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The right person will establish effective working interfaces with the satellite operations activities of other operations engineers and analysts, and external teams responsible for mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, you shall support system and operations preparation activities for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for JasonCS Sentinel6. Responsibilities The tasks will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B Provision of operational expertise to platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces 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 of additional automated analysis and checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESA and Industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments 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 the definition and eventual execution of MetopA inorbit technology testing and endoflife operations. Support to the operations preparation and early operations of MetopC Update, verify and validate the subsystem or instrument procedures and associated operational documentation for MetopC, including support to Satellite System Validation Tests and other Ground Segment Validation Testing. Participate in MetopC Satellite InOrbit Verification Testing. 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 JasonCS Sentinel6 development. This is a fulltime position at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany with a planned starting date ASAP. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you shall have a demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills 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. Following attributes will be considered a distinct advantage 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 The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Any programming skills in particular Python is used to support automated routine telemetry analysis. You 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 the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language. You shall 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. 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 Mr. Guido Damm by telephone 49 6151 86005 14 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId941joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a CV in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date August 15th, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events

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Ultraviolet Visible Near InfraRed Product Development Consultant mf

2016-07-08 16:06:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Ultraviolet Visible Near InfraRed Product Development Consultancy Support Consultant mf Ref. No. 1611240 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, 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, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are looking for an experienced Ultraviolet Visible Near InfraRed Product Development Consultancy Support Consultant. You will support the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of the Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department, in particular the Atmospheric Composition Team. Your responsibilities will primarily be the provision of support to the development of calibration algorithms for the UVN mission on MTG. Development of prototype software, provision of support to the operational data processing software procurement activities, and preparation of associated documentation will be a primary focus area. Furthermore, provision of support to the development of an Instrument Data Simulator IDS is also in scope. Responsibilities Inhouse consultancy support is sought for the ongoing processor development activities in preparation for the future UVN instrument to be flown on MTGS. You will provide support within the Atmospheric Composition Team in the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of EUMETSAT. You will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team and will interface with inhouse experts of various disciplines system, instruments, operations, science, and in particular members of the MTG Science and Instrument Teams. The tasks will typically include Provision of support to the development of algorithms for calibration of UVN level 0 data Provision of support to the development of an Instrument Data Simulator Taking into account the constraints imposed by the final goal of implementation of the products within an operational processing system Provision of support to the development of prototype software code for the purposes of testing and validation the algorithms developed Provision of support to the development of an instrument performance model based on specifications to be provided by industry Provision of support to the development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities Generation of test data required for the verification of the algorithm and products Provision of support to the generation of associated documentation including test data descriptions, Product Specification PS, technical reports etc Interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed Collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate Assessment of results from scientific studies Provision of support to operational level 2 processor development activities, for future level 2 product development for the UVN instrument. The tasks will evolve as the MTGUVN specifications mature and activities evolve in the coming years. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in ASAP. You will be based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany. Qualifications Competencies The UVN Level 1 product development consultant shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision and have good interpersonal skills. You should be familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of moderate spectral resolution data in the UVVisibleNIR part of the spectrum and have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, a minimum of 5 years experience is required in the field of remote sensing product data processing and analysis including at least 2 years of experience of UVVisibleNIR calibration and validation. Further you should have a solid background in software engineering. You need to fulfill at least a significant subset of the following criteria Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, C Working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems Specification, design and coding of complex product processors Testing and verification of complex data processing systems Handling and processing of remote sensing data Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the optical spectrum Ultraviolet to NearInfrared Experience with instrument calibration and characterization Familiarity with Earth observation systems in operational meteorology, atmospheric composition and climate monitoring both remote sensing and in situ systems Writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Knowledge and experience in the following will be considered an advantage Quality control of satellite data and products Operational product processing environments Quality control of satellite data and products Knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash Knowledge of SQL Software build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure Source code control system, e.g. GIT, Subversion, or CVS Familiarity with radiative transfer. 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 Mr. Guido Damm by telephone 49 6151 8600514 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId937joblistId1with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date August 22nd, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events

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LEO Configuration Management Consultant

2016-07-02 00:05:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a LEO Configuration Management Consultant You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The Key Person will be integrated within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the Process Assurance and Management Support Division PRS. The general tasks of the Key Person will be to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and will work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks of the Key Person will include Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain up to date the configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items under direct Client responsibility Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function. Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable Client CM processes, procedures, guidelines. Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the Client corporate CM tool releases. Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall comply with Client policies, working practices and procedures. The set of applicable documents to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available to the Key Person at start of the duties Your Profile In addition to a University degree in computer science or engineering, the Key Person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems. Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated. Following skills are mandatory Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders. The Key Person is also required to have The experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision Very good team working skills and strong action achievement orientation Demonstrated very good communication skills both in writing and speaking Be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, in particular when applying, supporting and advertising Client processes and working practices Have demonstrated very good skills in documenting all hisher artefacts Be able to work calmly under stress. The following will be considered as an advantage Experience acquired in the frame of European or International space projects Administration of a configuration management or business process management tool SQL programming on Oracle or Sybase, and scripting languages such as perl, python or vb.net M.A.R.T requirements, software testing methodology and tools. Finally the Key Person shall have a high command of English both in writing and speaking knowledge of French would be considered an advantage. REFERENCE 16212649 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 19th August 2016 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.

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Ground Segment Configuration Management Consultant

2016-07-01 18:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Job Description The Consultant will be integrated within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the Process Assurance and Management Support Division PRS. The general tasks of the Consultant will be to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and will work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks of the Consultant will include Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain up to date the configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews organised at EUMETSAT, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable EUMETSAT CM processes, procedures, guidelines Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the EUMETSAT corporate CM tool releases Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues. Requirements The Consultant shall have A University degree in computer science or engineering Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision, and conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner Fluency in English.

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