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Engineering Support to System, Software and Synthesis
2013-11-29 17:35:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs space system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the space industry. We are involved in international unmanned and manned spacecraft programmes. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position EGSE Software Engineer Engineering Support to System, Software and Synthesis ENGSERVEGSE20131103 Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed for the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The position will be assigned to the EGSE and Ground Systems Section of the Software Systems Division at ESTEC to provide on demand expertise in activities related to EGSE systems Projects such as Euclid support on the procurement, development and utilisation of EGSE systems, including problem solving, interfaces with external systems and project reviews. Support on RD studies, specifically related to the European Ground System Common Core EGSCC, and Standardization activities in the EGSE domain. Maintenance and future developments of the EGSE Reference Facility as part of the Software Systems Laboratory. This includes integrating industrial elements in the EGSE reference facility and EGSE software libraryconfiguration managementlab website, evaluate needs and generate requirements for enhancements. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline. The candidate shall have extensive practical experience of implementing complex systems, in developing and utilizing EGSEs, in modelling monitoring and control data in compliance with the ESA SCOS monitoring and control systems. Knowledge of modern Software Engineering Practices Tools, as well as Space Systems and Space System Engineering is necessary. In particular experience with Realtime software Object Oriented design methods UML, XML Operating systems e.g. Linux, Windows SCOS 2000 and the SCOS 2000 MIB ICD Experience with the PUS and its tailoring Furthermore, candidates are required to have the following skills An ability to work independently and to establish good working relations with ESA and industrial counterparts is essential. Ability to work independently Good organization skills, good communication skills Fluent in English Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVEGSE20131103. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit. For additional information, please contact Richard Aked at Space Applications Services Leuvensesteenweg 325, Tel 32 02 721.54.84 www.spaceapplications.com 1932 Zaventem, Belgium Fax 32 02 721.54.44 Email jobsspaceapplications.com
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Mission Control System Integration and Verification Engineering Support mw
2013-11-29 17:35:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Dear Sir or Madam, We are currently in search of support for the following project. This position is available on a permanent basis. POSITION ID1985 ROLE FUNCTIONMission Control System Integration and Verification Engineering Support mw in Darmstadt GENERAL CONDITIONS START 01 March 2014 PERIOD2 years 2 options for extension, each option stands for 1 year LOCATIONDarmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESSScience CONTRACT Fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE05.12.2013 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a University degree in a relevant engineering discipline, the key person shall demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in the area of software maintenance and testing. The key person shall have skills and experience in software maintenance and testing with the following mandatory areas 1. System Integration Verification Skills Extensive experience minimum 3 years in integration activities for Satellite Monitoring Control Systems. This includes software deployment, software configuration, adjustment of interfaces and troubleshooting of problems both at subsystem and system level. Extensive experience minimum 3 years in verification testing activities of Satellite Monitoring Control Systems following formal software engineering processes. This includes requirement verification, generation of test plan and test procedures, nonregression testing, generation of test data, generation of test tools, running the test procedures on the target system and generation of test reports. Extensive experience minimum 5 years in the investigation of software anomalies and verification testing of fixes, preferably in the domain of Satellite Monitoring Control Systems. Experience using tools for the automation of software testing. 2. Software Engineering Skills Experience in the maintenance of software applications following formal software engineering processes including at least configuration management, change management and anomaly reporting and tracking. Experience in developing and maintaining software applications using Java under UNIX operating systems. Experience in developing and maintaining software applications using C under UNIX operating systems. Experience with static and dynamic software analysis tools in support to testing and troubleshooting. 3. Documentation and Configuration Management Skills Very good knowledge of MS Windows Office Suite applications and experience with documentation management systems. Experience in using configuration Management and anomaly reporting and tracking tools. NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE 4. Domain Skills Knowledge and understanding of space related standards ECSS and CCSDS related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, ... Experience with Monitoring Control Systems for LEO spacecraft. Experience with MICONYS Control System software from ESA. Experience with EPOCH IPS MC Product Suite from Integral Systems now KRATOS. Knowledge of Flight Dynamics Systems. Knowledge of Mission Planning Systems. Experience with Satellite Simulators. 5. Software Technology Skills IBM DOORS requirement management tool. Experience in version Control Systems CVS and SVN. Linux Operating System. Software applications using ODBCJDBC bridges and programmatic interfaces to MySQL RDBMS. Engineering of MySQL RDBMS. Administration of MySQL RDBMS. Interprocess communication mechanisms, in particular TCPIP and CORBA standards. XML processing schema design, validation, parser libraries, transformation XSLT and XPath. Eclipse Rich Client Platform applications development. TASKS The key person will provide hisher prime support to the integration and verification testing of the Monitoring Control System, but will also support integration and verification activities at Mission Control Function level including Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning Systems. The tasks of the key person will typically include Integration Verification activities Integration of the various components of a Monitoring Control System and integration of the Monitoring Control System with the rest of systems in the Mission Control Function. These integration activities include software deployment, software configuration, adjustment of interfaces, analysis and solution to problems, ... Generation and updates of test plan and test procedures both for the Monitoring Control System and at Mission Control Function level. This activity covers functional verification testing and nonregression testing manual and automatic testing. Execution and coordination of software verification and nonregression testing campaigns. This activity includes running the test procedures on the target system, generation of test reports, analysis of results, troubleshooting of problems, ... Generation of test data and test tools that facilitate the software verification and nonregression testing. Maintaining the verification status of the software requirement baseline for the Monitoring Control System. Software Maintenance Activities Preventive and corrective maintenance including the investigation of anomalies in the software systems and verification testing of the fixes. Technical Management Documentation generation and updates of technical documents. Routine reporting preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. Meeting participation participation to technical, progress and team meetings as needed and requested. Software engineering methodology Analysis activities focused on a common software engineering methodology and common software engineering tools for the GSI Mission Control Applications and Tools Team. Development of tools supporting these common software engineering methodologies. User Support Software support software support to the endusers of the application software. Training prepare and provide training covering endusage and maintenance aspects of the mission control facilities. For more Details please feel free to contact Ms. Bianca Brankers Corporate Recruiter EMail Bianca.brankersitprofiler.com Tel 49 0 6151 667 3858
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Mortgage support scheme to reduce
2013-11-28 13:11:20| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The Bank of England says the government-backed Funding for Lending Scheme, launched to support would-be homebuyers, will be scaled back and refocused on lending to businesses.
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Software and System Engineering Consultancy Support 1313107
2013-11-28 11:35:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Software and System Engineering Consultancy Support 1313107 Job Description The Key Person shall be responsible for software and system engineering tasks. In this area of work, the tasks will typically include Analysis of the operational requirements for the EARS EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service services Support to the definition and integration of the data handling and product processing systems for the new EARS services Technical liaison with the international partners providing the software packages for product processing of the satellite instrument data, including identification of test data and test environment Architectural and detailed design, implementation, testing and support of the EARS related software and applications Support the delivery of software externally developed, its installation, configuration and testing Support to the coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers supporting EARS Support to the definition of EARS system evolution activities. Coordination of their implementation with relevant EUMETSAT teams and external partners Preparation of design documentation and other relevant documentation Verification and validation of software and systems, including the preparation of test plans, test procedures, test data and test tools Support to the configuration management of the EARS systems Support to the maintenance and evolution of the operational EARS system, in particular in response to the availability of new versions of the operational product processing packages and other key software packages Preparation, validation and maintenance of EARS maintenance and operational procedures and technical documentation Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary Furthermore, the Key Person shall provide support to the operations of the EARS services. In this area of work the tasks will typically include Support the coordination and announcement of system changes to the operational system with the relevant teams in Operations and Services to Users Department and the Technical and Scientific Support Department. When relevant raise, investigate and coordinate the resolution of anomalies with appropriate modifications or developments Provide support and guidance to the relevant teams in the Operations and Services to Users Department, in particular regarding system operations and product processing aspects When relevant, provide User Service with information required by Users about services, including documentation and replies to User queries. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Experience of software development, operation or maintenance in real time systems, objectoriented design methodology and be very familiar with software development standards. Significant work experience in the Linux and UNIX SVR4 SUN Solaris, IBM AIX Operating System environments, and should be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with networking, distributed applications, TCPIP services and Web services. At least 3 years of experience with design, development and integration of operational ground systems providing 24 x 7 services In depth knowledge of and experience with the Java programming language In depth knowledge of Linux operating system scripting languages, preferable PERL, KSHCSH and bash In depth knowledge of XML In depth knowledge of the development and maintenance of web interfaces and services using Tomcat and Apache in a UNIX environment Source Code control system, preferably SubVersion Configuration Control Formalised Software Testing System verification and validation The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and obtain a system overview. Good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances. SheHe should be used to working proactively within a small team, being able to work with the minimum of supervision. The variety of the tasks and the scope and complexity of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The ability to perform under very high workloads and adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential, conducting all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner and working calmly and correctly under stress. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience CC experience in a UNIX environment Java Message Service based software developments Web based wide area data distribution Software deployment and maintenance for systems with a geographical diversity The provision of realtime data services Scheduling systems Writing of formal technical documentation Processing of satellite sounder, imager or scatterometer observations Familiarity with the data formats used for Direct Readout by the NOAA and EUMETSAT polar orbiting satellites Communication networks Experience with interface design. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 06 January 2014 Start of Work 01 April 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under 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. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 06 January 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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SAIC receives support services contract from US SSC Atlantic
2013-11-28 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The US Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SSC Atlantic) has awarded a contract to Science Applications International (SAIC) to provide support services.
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