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Ground Stations Operations Engineer

2015-07-18 00:04:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by Ground Stations Operations Engineer 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 part of the RSO division but shall initially provide support to the PRD department for the development of the MTG Programme focusing on the ground stations and MC systems and ensuring they are brought to a suitable level for the transition of the programme into routine operations. The role comprises a range of tasks across a number of different departments so the Key Person will need a broad knowledge of operational ground segments and how the ground stations and their MC systems fit into the general scheme. The Key Person shall also support the routine operations of the existing MTP, MSG and EPS ground stations, as well as their future evolutions. The Key Persons main duties will include the support to Ground segment procurements for the future programmes including analyzing concepts, requirements and designs Analyzing and writing requirements for all aspects of future ground segments Definition, procurement and testing of ground station, satellite and associated ground segment MC functions for the MTG programme and future evolutions of existing programmes Review documentation and attend formal reviews as part of the procurement process Supporting and witnessing IVV testing for future programmes, and evolutions of existing ground stations Definition and maintenance of operations procedures, including ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimization of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Day to day operations of current and future ground stations including daytoday planning, monitoring and first line anomaly investigations Processing and coordination of ground station anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Analysis of ground station obsolescence, and upgrade paths within a 247 operations environment Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations and Engineering Teams. The tasks assigned to the Key Person will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall apply our Clients configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. Your Profile In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes At least three years experience in the procurement phase of ground stations for satellite monitoring and control and mission data reception, ideally in the Earth Observation domain At least three years experience in the definition, development, integration, acceptance testing, operations preparation and operations of ground segment monitoring and control systems including ground stations At least three years experience in defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems At least five years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Experience in the operational usage of ground stations monitoring and control software, its configuration and validation Experience with interfaces between ground station MC systems and a remote MC centre Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces including the Space Link Extension protocol and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage MC systems such SCOS, EPOCH, LabView or equivalent HCIMMI design, usage and standards Database applications Spacecraft tracking techniques Firstline hardware and software failure diagnosis and correction Baseband operation, configuration interfacing with MC software Familiarity with the scheduling of Ground Station operations for Spacecraft support Experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Acquisition of instrument science data from LEO and GEO spacecraft Experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment Experience of using configuration management systems Knowledge of both Windows Linux operating systems While the official languages are English and French, the working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language. Role Competency The Key Person shall possess the following skills Autonomy and Resourcefulness Work proactively in an individual or team environment, with the minimum of supervision Perform effectively under high workloads and be able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. Conducting activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under stress. Teamwork Integrity Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Work in, and where necessary lead, small teams Value and respect other opinions, treat others fairly, encouraging participation Accept criticism positively and be willing to adapt and change working methods. Planning and Organization Prepare critical activities in advance and in detail, to be shared for review and approval prior to the actual execution of the work. Coordinate and communicate activities with key stakeholders management, operators, quality assurance, configuration management Problem Solving Innovation Take ownership of problems through to effective resolution Develop initiatives to resolve underlying issues that go beyond the immediate problem Take steps to minimize risks in both the near and longterm. Communication Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people and to influence at all levels. Have excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to deliver a message such that it generates learning and understanding. REFERENCE 15210818 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net 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 Stations Operations Engineer

2015-07-03 16:05:29| 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 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 Ground Stations Operations Engineer at EUMETSAT. Tasks The main control centre for satellite operations, data acquisition, processing, distribution and archiving is at the EUMETSAT Headquarters. There are various Ground Stations and backup centres located in Europe. Within the Operations Department, the RealTime Services and System Operations RSO Division is responsible for the endtoend system and mission operations, including ground stations, data and product processing, communications, and dissemination of the data and products to users. RSO also supports the Programme Preparation and Development Department PRD during the development of new programmes. The Key Person will be part of the RSO division but shall initially provide support to the PRD department for the development of the MTG Programme focussing on the ground stations and MC systems and ensuring they are brought to a suitable level for the transition of the programme into routine operations. The role comprises a range of tasks across a number of different departments within EUMETSAT so the Key Person will need a broad knowledge of operational ground segments and how the ground stations and their MC systems fit into the general scheme. The Key Person shall also support the routine operations of the existing MTP, MSG and EPS ground stations, as well as their future evolutions. The Key Persons main duties will include the support to Ground segment procurements for the future programmes including analysing concepts, requirements and designs Analysing and writing requirements for all aspects of future ground segments Definition, procurement and testing of ground station, satellite and associated ground segment MC functions for the MTG programme and future evolutions of existing programmes Review documentation and attend formal reviews as part of the procurement process Supporting and witnessing IVV testing for future programmes, and evolutions of existing ground stations Definition and maintenance of operations procedures, including ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Day to day operations of current and future ground stations including daytoday planning, monitoring and first line anomaly investigations Processing and coordination of ground station anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Analysis of ground station obsolescence, and upgrade paths within a 247 operations environment Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations and Engineering Teams. Essential requirements In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes At least three years experience in the procurement phase of ground stations for satellite monitoring and control and mission data reception, ideally in the Earth Observation domain At least three years experience in the definition, development, integration, acceptance testing, operations preparation and operations of ground segment monitoring and control systems including ground stations At least three years experience in defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems At least five years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Experience in the operational usage of ground stations monitoring and control software, its configuration and validation Experience with interfaces between ground station MC systems and a remote MC centre Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces including the Space Link Extension protocol and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Desirable requirements Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage MC systems such SCOS, EPOCH, LabView or equivalent HCIMMI design, usage and standards Database applications Spacecraft tracking techniques Firstline hardware and software failure diagnosis and correction Baseband operation, configuration interfacing with MC software Familiarity with the scheduling of Ground Station operations for Spacecraft support Experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Acquisition of instrument science data from LEO and GEO spacecraft Experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations Environment Experience of using configuration management systems Knowledge of both Windows Linux operating systems Other Information Start date is 1st January 2016 Fluency in English is mandatory The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen To apply online please visit httpwww.scisys.dewowirarbeitenspacekarrierespacejobs.html

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ISS Payloads Operations Ground Segment Engineer mf

2015-07-02 10:08:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Space Applications Services develops hardwaresoftware systems and performs system engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes including the Internal Space Station ISS, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following immediately available position Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The candidate will provide support mainly in the area of the Payload Ground Segment coordination and evolution, under the authority of the Head of the Ground Segment Maintenance and Operations Section GS Service Lead. The candidate will interface directly with the USOC for the management and coordination of the UCOS GS matters and processes. The candidate will participate in GS processes such as identifying central GS service changes, ICD updates PIRN process and USOC GS infrastructure changes. The applicant will also support the ESA ISS PL Integration Managers for science and operations preparation activities, as well as supporting the Increment Managers in the areas of increment preparation and Certification of Flight Readiness CoFR. Specific responsibilities and tasks include Towards OL Integration Managers PIMs o Participation in reviews of payloads under development with major GS implications and the follow up of the implementation of new components of the USOC Ground Infrastructure. o Support to feasability assessments and payload testing. o Identification of GS changes for the new payloads and experiments. Towards Increment Management and Preparation o Interpretation of the Increment Requirements Document into implementable tasks. o GS integrated schedule maintenance for ground segment related aspects. o Provide support to the CoFR process by checking CoFR certificates. Towards USOCs o Support to the head of mission operations in the daytoday management of the USOC contracts. o Organisation of the process and the reviews leading to the USOC infrastructure Readiness. o Review and provision of comments to Ground Segment PIRNs on ICDs, and management of development and maintenance of USOC ICD with external User sites. o Follow up the performance of ground operations during routine operations, identification of problems and support to the specification of corrective actions. o Coordination and support to USOC operational readiness Tests. o Monitoring of USOC implementation, configuration status and documentation progress. o Participation to the GS Coordination meetings with industry, the GS Control Board, the USC management meetings, and increment preparation meetings. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Applicants should have a University degree ideally a master in engineering, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Knowledge of the International Space Station Programme is required. Good knowledge of Ground Segment processes and systems for spaceflight. Ability to work in a diverse team environment. Experience in the area of GS development and maintenance. Basic knowledge of Payload Operations in Columbus and in other segments of the ISS. Capacity to work independently. Fluent in English. How to apply Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for your application is 17th of July 2015. For additional information, please contact Mr. Thomas Peignier at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02 721.54.84 32 02 721.54.84

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ISS Payloads Operations Ground Segment Engineer

2015-06-30 18:04:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vitrociset belgium is looking for a candidate with the profile described below to deploy in Estec. Please send applications not later than 21072015 by EMAIL to M. Massimiliano Mazza, Head of Engineering Services and Satellite Operations M.Mazzavitrocisetbelgium.com cc infovitrocisetbelgium.com Specific Tasks Under the authority of the Head of the Ground Segment Maintenance and Operations Section GS Service Lead, the Contractor shall provide support mainly in the area of the Payload Ground Segment t coordination and evolution. The Contractor shall interface directly with the USOC for the management and coordination of the USOC GS matters and processes. He will also participate in GS processes such as identifying central GS service changes, ICD updates PIRN process and USOC GS infrastructure changes.The Contractor shall also support the ESA ISS PL Integration Managers for science and operations preparation activities, e.g. feasibility assessments, major Payload Reviews, and review of PL integration documents ESRs, PIAs, MOICs, etc.. He will also support Increment Managers in the areas of increment preparation and Certification of Flight Readiness CoFR, Specific duties include the following Towards PL Integration Managers PIMs Participation in reviews of payloads under development with major GS implications, such as ASIM, etc. , etc. and follow up of the implementation of new components of the USOC Ground Infrastructure in line with the development of future payloads and experiments. Support to feasibility assessments, payload testing, Identification of GS changes for the new payloads and experiments. Towards Increment Management and Preparation Interpretation of the Increment Requirements Document into implementable tasks to be given to the GS service contractors and to USOCs. Described in the GS Blank Book GS integrated schedule maintenance for ground segment related aspects Provide support to the CoFR process by checking CoFR certificates from USOCs and PL support by the GS service for completeness and consistency Towards USOCs Support to the head of mission operations in the daytoday management of the USOC contracts, with particular emphasis on ground segment aspects. Organisation of the process and the reviews leading to USOC Infrastructure Readiness Review and provision of comments to Ground Segment PIRNs on ICDs between the USOCs and ColCC and Management of development and maintenance of USOC ICD with external User sites e.g. UHB Follow up the performance of ground operations during routine operations, identification of problems and support to the specification of corrective actions Coordination and Support to USOC Operational readiness Tests Monitoring of USOC implementation, configuration status and documentation progress for GS matters Participation to the GS Coordination meetings with industry, the GS Control Board, the USC management meetings, and increment preparation meetings JMMT, FA, ICMs, ORRs. Deliverables Monthly report on the PL GS integration activities including the integrated GS schedule o Report to the PIM and GS service lead the GS needs of each experiment or payload as a result of the analysis of PL integration documents GS Blank Book to be delivered on a quarterly basis for the next 2 increments to the Increment Integration Engineer and the GS lead. Status list of tasks and issues as related to the implementation tasks in the various facilities is to be reported to the GS Control Board quarterly. Specific Competence Requirements A good knowledge of the International Space Station Programme is required Good knowledge of Ground Segment processes and systems for spaceflight Capability to work in a team with other ESA organizations, e.g. Increment managers,Mission Operations manager, as well as with external partners Experience in the area of GS development and maintenance Some knowledge of Payload Operations in Columbus and in other segments of the Iss

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Ground Stations Operations Engineer

2015-06-30 12:05:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 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 Ground Stations Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Ground Stations Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the RSO Division, you will have the following responsibilities Ground segment procurements for the future programmes including analysing concepts, requirements, designs and reviewing documentation Analysing and writing requirements for all aspects of future ground segments Definition, procurement and testing of ground station, satellite and associated ground segment MC functions for the MTG programme and future evolutions of existing programmes Supporting and witnessing IVV testing for future programmes, and evolutions of existing ground stations Definition and maintenance of operations procedures, including ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities, participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, scheduling and planning meetings and Anomaly Review Boards Day to day operations of current and future ground stations including daytoday planning, monitoring and first line anomaly investigations Processing and coordination of ground station anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation Analysis of ground station obsolescence, and upgrade paths within a 247 operations environment Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations and Engineering Teams. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline and at least three years experience in the procurement phase of ground stations for satellite monitoring and control and mission data reception Three years experience in the definition, development, integration, acceptance testing, operations preparation, operations of ground segment station monitoring control systems and defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment system Five years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Operational usage of ground stations monitoring and control software, its configuration and validation Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Knowledge of MC systems such SCOS, EPOCH, LabView or equivalent HCIMMI design, usage and standards Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2016 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 Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEDSC2662 before 30Jul15. 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 are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job

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