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EPSSG Science Support Consultant fm

2013-01-08 11:38:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a EPSSG Science Support Consultant fm at Eumetsat. Tasks Scientific onsite consultancy support is sought to contribute to the development of product processing facilities of the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG ground segment. The consultant will provide support in the areas of optical and microwave imaging, microwave sounding, or scatterometry. The consultant will work in a matrix structure providing crossdivisional support and be hosted in the Remote Sensing and Products Division of the Technical and Science Support Department. The tasks and responsibilities will include Preparation of algorithm theoretical basis documents for the generation of level 1 and selected level 2 products Preparation of product generation specifications for the product processing facilities Prototyping of product generation functions Generation of product contents specifications Preparation of test data Preparation of initial calibrationvalidation plans Contribution to the generation of performance budgets Conduct of internal studies related to mission requirements refinements Assessment of results from external studies Contribution to the initiation of scientific support studies System meetings and activities of instrument functional chain teams IFCT Participation in reviews Essential requirements Scientific consultancy will be sought in the areas of 1. Optical imaging or 2. Microwave imaging or 3 .Microwave sounding or 4 .Scatterometry The consultant shall have the following experience and background A University degree in remote sensing, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or equivalent At least three years of experience in the field of remote sensing in one or more of the areas listed above Experience in satellite data processing Very good skills in a higher programming language, such as Fortran, CC, Java Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents Familiarity with Microsoft Office Good interpersonal skills in support of team work The consultant shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. Desirable Skills The following knowledge and experience would be an asset Experience in understanding and writing requirements Experience with the specification, development and validation of satellite data processing chains Experience with calibration and product validation methods Knowledge in radiative transfer Other Information Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory Travel within Europe might be required Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Starting date is April 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.co.ukdewowirarbeitenspacekarrierespacejobs.html

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Programme Management Support Consultant LEO fm

2013-01-08 11:38:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Programme Management Support Consultant LEO fm at Eumetsat. Tasks The Consultant shall support the LEO management in the preparation of generic management and development plans and structures taking into account the existing information and implementing lessons learnt from the past EPS, Jason and Sentinel3 mission development. The outcome of this support will be used in the first place to maintain the existing plans and later on to work on the future programmes. The tasks of the Programme Management Support Consultant shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following Based on consultation with the Programme Manager and his team leaders as well as PMPs from other existing programmes, prepare a generic LEO Programme Management Plan. The PMP will describe the management processes to be implemented during all programme development phases. The PMP will rely on the existing management arrangements, the inputs provided by the EUMETSAT Directory of Instruction, the lessons learnt drawn from previous implementations and the outcomes of quality audits. Based on consultation with the Programme Manager and his team leaders including Quality Assurance and Project control, prepare a generic LEO Risk Management Plan Perform a review of the existing Programme Implementation Plans PIPs from EPS Jason3, and Sentinel3, establish a generic PIP that will serve as an input to all present for their maintenance and future PIPs Support the Programme Manager in rebaselining the MetopC development Coordinate and maintain with the project control the Programme structure e.g. Work breakdown structure, Product tree, Documentation tree Establish and maintain with the team leaders an overall schedule as well as indicators to track and report progress of LEO activities Maintain with the Programme Manager and his team a Critical Item List for the Phase B Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of synthetic progress reports for internal and external purposes Support the Programme Manager and his team in the preparation of presentations for internal and external purposes Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of the Programme Reviews from a management standpoint e.g. MetopC reviews, LEO Requirement Reviews as well as the organization of dedicated key points Essential requirements The consultant shall have the following experience and background At least 8 years experience in space projects, with at least 3 years experience in project management positions A University degree Some knowledge of QA processes and procedures Good computing skills with a familiarity with Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access, etc.. Good interpersonal skills The Consultant shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. Desirable Skills The Consultant should preferably have experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. Other Information Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory Travel within Europe and overseas might be required Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Starting date is March 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.co.ukdewowirarbeitenspacekarrierespacejobs.html

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Programme Management Support Consultant DEEUM12103

2013-01-08 00:36:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. Our team consists of highly skilled, motivated people, driven by the goal to deliver innovative solutions and highquality services. Programme Management Support ConsultantDEEUM12103 Context This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Job Description The tasks of the Programme Management Support Consultant shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following Based on consultation with the Programme Manager and hisher team leaders as well as PMPs from other existing programmes, prepare a generic LEO Programme Management Plan. The PMP will describe the management processes to be implemented during all programme development phases. The PMP will rely on the existing management arrangements, the inputs provided by the EUMETSAT Directory of Instruction, the lessons learnt drawn from previous implementations and the outcomes of quality audits Based on consultation with the Programme Manager and hisher team leaders including Quality Assurance and Project control, prepare a generic LEO Risk Management Plan Perform a review of the existing Programme Implementation Plans PIPs from EPS Jason3, and Sentinel3, establish a generic PIP that will serve as an input to all present for their maintenance and future PIPs Support the Programme Manager in rebaselining the MetopC development Coordinate and maintain with the project control the Programme structure e.g. Work breakdown structure, Product tree, Documentation tree Establish and maintain with the team leaders an overall schedule as well as indicators to track and report progress of LEO activities Maintain with the Programme Manager and hisher team a Critical Item List for the Phase B Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of synthetic progress reports for internal and external purposes Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of the Programme Reviews from a management standpoint e.g. MetopC reviews, LEO Requirement Reviews as well as the organization of dedicated key points. Required Skills and Experience Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision As a prerequisite, a background of at least 8 years in space projects, with at least 3 years experience in project management positions University degree, some knowledge of QA processes and procedures and good computing skills with a familiarity with Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, etc. Good interpersonal skills and experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners Fluent in English. Desirable Skills Good knowledge of French. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application deadline 26012013 Start of work March 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under the menu Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch

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MTG Ground Segment System Engineering Consultant

2013-01-07 17:37:34| 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 MTG Ground Segment System Engineering Consultantto support our customer in Germany. MTG Ground Segment System Engineering Consultant Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will support the ground segmentrelated activities for the phase CD of the MTG programme with the following tasks Management of the requirements baseline, including for changes, deviations and waivers Completion of the detailed design of the ground segment system, including analyses architectural tradeoffs, system technical budgets, risk analyses Evaluation of results of studies internal or external and related engineering proposals for the ground segment detailed design Support to finalisation and subsequent maintenance of the ground segment internal interfaces definition Support to finalisation and subsequent maintenance of the ground segment system level design Support to preparation of the ground segment system and constituent parts assembly, integration and verification detailed planning Participation in reviews and meetings at system, ground segment system and element level Support to the preparation and maintenance of schedule, resource allocations and Work Breakdown Structures for system engineering activities. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in engineering science or equivalent Several years of professional experience in spacerelated ground systems Experience in two of the following fields networking communications, ground stations, near realtime data processing, monitoring and control of satellites, monitoring and control of ground systems Experience in systemlevel analyses from an endtoend perspective Experience in preparation of system requirements and design documentation as well as integration and verification of these systems Experience in configuration control processes and tools as well as software engineering Knowledge of ECSS standards Ability to work in a team and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies Excellent written and interpersonal skills Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Darmstadt.We are looking for candidates who are available from March 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 to Ms Julia Niehaus at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DED1900 before 25 Feb 2013. 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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