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Junior Ground Stations Operations Engineer

2019-03-08 13:28:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Reporting to the Ground Stations Operations Manager of the Ground Stations and External Interfaces GSEI Team, the Junior Ground Stations Operations Engineer and supports operations and upgrades of EUMETSAT ground stations and external ground station services. DUTIES Support the coordination of the operations of EUMETSATs operational Ground Stations and externally provided Ground Station services Analyse Ground Station Systems operations and performance, raising Anomaly Reports, supporting investigations and proposing evolutions Support the planning and organisation of upgrades, maintenance and evolutions of Ground Stations, minimising the impact on operational services Definition of requirements and validation of engineering changes affecting the Ground Stations Support the production of operational procedures and training of the operations teams Support the procurement and management of Ground Stations and external service contracts Support the development and transition into operations of future satellite systems. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Knowledge of ground station elements, RF engineering andor satellite communication techniques gained through either academic study or practical experience Demonstrated ability in planning, organising and coordination of activities andor people Demonstrated strong aptitude towards problem solving in a technical context, including developing innovative solutions Demonstrated selfstarting behaviours and willingness to accept responsibility for the successful completion of a task A demonstrable learning orientation and the willingness to expand own knowledgeskills Good interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to work in a team and to build and maintain personal professional relationships Strong motivation and potential to develop towards full professionalism in the area of ground stations. University Degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Telecommunications, RF Engineering, aerospace engineering Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be under the EUMETSAT Early Career Employee Programme ECEP, for two 2 years with grade A1. Subject to successful performance, a further contract of 5 years duration will be awarded in a post graded A2A4. Additional contracts may be awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63, and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A1 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 4393 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. ABOUT EUMETSAT EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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Ground Stations Operations Preparation Engineer

2019-02-22 15:28:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco Nederland BV, Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Ground Stations Operations Preparation Engineer based at EUMETSAT. Package description Highly competitive salary Corporate Benefits Package Relocation Assistance if applicable Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team Main responsibilities The successful post holder will provide support to the operations preparation of the MTG programme from a system wide and ground stations perspective and the subsequent bringing of it into routine operations. The Contractor will also provide services to the routine operations phases of the existing MSG and EPS programmes. The key person will provide services to the RSO division but shall initially provide services to the PRD department for the development and operations preparation of the MTG Programme focussing on system and ground station aspects, ensuring they are brought to a suitable level for the transition of the programme into routine operations. The support 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 fit into the general scheme. The ideal candidate shall also contribute to the routine operations of the existing MSG and EPS ground stations, as well as their future evolutions. The Key Person will perform the following tasks System and Ground segment operations preparation activities Review documentation and attend formal reviews Defining and performing Ground Station Operational Scenario Validation OSV and Operational Rehearsal activities for future programmes Definition and maintenance of operations procedures manual and automated, displays, databases 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 system and ground segment anomalies in particular but not limited to ground stations , 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. Ideal candidate In addition to having a university degree in a relevant technical discipline or the equivalent work experience, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least two years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment at least two years experience in the routine operations of large and complex ground stations preferably in an earth observation environment experience of the preparation and use of operational procedures, databases, displays and documentation. Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience of document management and configuration control processes experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment experience in defining user interfaces for operations HMI, reports, etc. experience in the configuration andor use of Space Link Extension SLE experience in the use of Dataminer. The official languages of EUMETSAT 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 and have knowledge of the other. The Key Person shall additionally possess the following skills Autonomy and Resourcefulness. Work proactively in an individual or team environment, without 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 Organisation 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 minimise 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. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services, employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. We work closely with the European Government Institutions Space Agencies providing crucial Services with over 300 staff members. The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to peoples lives and to your community and country. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. Take pride in what you do.

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Manager, Ground Operations

2018-09-27 17:27:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Where others see barriers, we see opportunities. Do you enjoy supporting customers realizing breakthrough value? Do you stay attuned to your customers needs and visions? Do you like to work openly and supportively together with your colleagues and customers? Our work involves many different minds and skills, it cant be done alone. Its a great time being SES. SES is the worldleading satellite operator providing endtoend communications solutions. SES leads across new technologies in video, enterprise, mobility and government. We are a team of people coming from all across the globe who work together to make a real difference in the world. We help to bridge the digital divide by connecting millions of people on the African continent. We make it possible for people to stay connected while flying 10km up on a commercial airplane. We provide expensive satellite coverage of all of the worlds seas and ocean regions via our dedicated mobility beams. We distribute 7,400 channels to more than 1 billion people in 317 million homes. We work together with our partners to develop new standards that transform how people consume and enjoy entertainment. Your Job Technicalpeople manager responsible for all Ground Operations activities and processes at the Manassas WMP teleport and the Manassas Ridge as required in the future. Your Responsibilities Setup and configuration of satellite communication systems TTC and service support systems for the SES fleet and thirdparty spacecraft as required Management and maintenance of the Manassas WMP ground assets also Manassas Ridge supportas required Support of satellite missions including Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Beginning of Life BOL operations and spacecraft relocationdrift missions Manage and lead the ManassasWMP Ground Operations team Provide exemplary leadership and energize the team to attain the goals of SES and its various business units Leadcontribute to projects for the execution of strategic growth opportunities in the interest of the various SES Business Units Liaise at project level with all relevant internal departments, in particular Ground Systems Engineering and affiliates to ensure consistency in the implementation interface with the technical liaison functions of each business unit Effectively allocate resources and capital to support the tasks and projects Provide fast, timely resolution of problems and communicate effectively to customers and to the entire SES organization Establish common policies and procedures for the operation of the teleport and interfaces with the different control rooms e.g. SOC, PMOC, NOC, and SMC Measure process performance and teleport system performance against contracted Service Level Agreements SLAs Monitor department expenses against allocated budget and determine where synergies exist. Recommend and drive the implementation of such synergies. Recruit talent to support the goals of the organization Oversight and management of the Manassas WMP warehouse and office space Your Profile At least ten years of satellite communication technical experience At least ten years of earth station experience At least 2 years of technical supervisory experience as a positive, effective leader 2year technical degree diploma or equivalent combination of experience education Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse organization Ability to identify and effectively implement change and solve problems Strong people management skills including team building, tasks delegation and staff coachingsupervision Fluency in written and oral English. Other languages are considered as valuable assets Ability to build openminded crossfunctional liaison Project Management skills are considered a valuable asset High level of integrity and strong work ethic Proactive team player with strong relationship building qualities Strong SATCOM, broadband, telecommunications, digital video, and TCPIP skills Ability to coach, teach, and mentor a technical team We Offer You A diverse workplace. For SES, diversity is more than a question of gender or race we welcome different minds and different skills. An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets. Opportunities to further grow and develop in a global and growing company we believe lifelong learning is key to bring the best of SES worldwide. A comprehensive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and the Export Administration Regulations EAR, andor other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324ba3, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce

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Ground Stations Operations Manager VN18 68

2018-09-20 16:26:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Bring your experience of space and ground segment operations to manage the operations of EUMETSATs Ground Stations Do you thrive in a busy international environment and enjoy the challenge of working in a complex, multilingual, high profile organisation? We are looking for someone with a strong track record of managing and coordinating space and ground segment operations. You will have experience of managing external service providers in providing real time data servicessystems. You will lead a team of operations engineers and analysts, managing the ground stations and network infrastructure supporting our Meteosat, EPS, Jason and Sentinel3 missions. This is an opportunity not only to work on current missions, but to coordinate the medium and long term planning of our ground stations and Telemetry, Tracking and Commanding TTC services, also participating in preparation activities for future satellite systems. Your work at EUMETSAT This is an international environment and you must have excellent communication and team management skills, along with the ability to work alongside industry partners. You can communicate complex ideas clearly and in a concise manner and you will have experience of writing requirement documents for spacerelated projects. You need to be up to the challenge of working in an organisation which embraces cuttingedge science and technology. Needless to say, we want someone with an eye for detail and the ability to evaluate trends in data flows. You will define requirements for future evolutions of ground stations and participate in the implementation and validation of changes. You will assist in the provision of training to our operational staff. What we offer You will work in a collaborative, international environment which offers you a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. You will work with people who are experts in their field. We value diversity and seek to recruit nationals from our Member States. A great place to work At EUMETSAT, we monitor the weather, climate and the environment from our satellites every hour of the day and night. We provide data to meteorological organisations who interpret it to enhance and safeguard our daily lives in Europe and around the world. It is used to manage dangerous weather situations, shipping, air travel, farming and construction in fact you probably use our data every day! Does this sound like you? Have a look at our website to find out how you can make a world of difference. The closing date is 22nd October. Interviews wc 10th December.

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EGNOS Ground and Operations Security Engineer

2018-09-12 11:27:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 107 RHEA Group is currently recruiting an EGNOS Ground and Operations Security Engineer to support the Head of the GNSS Ground Segment Security, Site accreditation and Security Operations Unit at our clients premises in Toulouse, France. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Guidance and monitoring of the implementation of System Security Requirements by the EGNOS prime contractors, Follow up of the implementation of these requirements within the Segment design down to element level, Selection of evaluated secure element when COTS are selected or the follow up of the secure element evaluation during its development e.g. Common Criteria, Interaction with the Segment Prime contractors and its subcontractors for what concern security implementation, Site security measures, their definition and their implementation within the EGNOS Sites, Secure operations, the definition of the EGNOS SECOPS and the follow up of their implementation within EGNOS, Definition of the security operational measures in support to the security risk treatment required to cover identified security risk. Support to the Mission Security Engineering Board, Support to the EGNOS Security Accreditation Panel. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent qualification together with experience in security risk analysis You have a consolidated experience in security architecture You have experience in penetration testing activities You have experience in System and Security Engineering You have experience in Satellite Navigation You are fluent in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills You have or are eligible for personal security clearance from your national security authority The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience dealing with security components and environments You are willing to travel within Europe You are able to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 12102018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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