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Mission Control Systems Engineer
2021-03-26 13:13:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking experienced Mission Control Systems engineers MCSE to support existing and future satellite missions operated by EUMETSAT. The MCSE performs tasks related to ensuring mission control operations during the satellite routine operations phase. The MCSE contributes to the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of missions control applications software. The position entails a significant level of responsibility and autonomy. Responsibilities As a member of the Mission Control Applications and Tools MCAT team at EUMETSAT, you will perform system engineering tasks in support of maintenance and evolution of EUMETSATs mission control systems software. Typical activities to be undertaken are Mission Control System Operations Tasks related to mission control system operations and engineering For Copernicus Sentinel3 mission for routine Sentinel3A operations, as well as for the commissioning phase for Sentinel3B leading to the routine operations phase for the dual satellite system For the Copernicus Sentinel6JasonCS mission for routine operations of S6. Performing mission control system operations, including Scheduling and coordination of daily operations Monitor the status of the mission control system and perform daily checks to confirm nominal status and performance Monitor the status of the mission control system interfaces to other facilities Perform anomaly investigations Provision of support, as required, to critical andor special operations Contribute to the design, development, documentation and maintenance of mission control operations procedures identified from operational needs Contribute to the design, development, documentation and maintenance of system and ground segment procedures identified from operational needs Contribute to the design, development, documentation and maintenance of specific toolscripts identified from operational needs Provision of expertise in operational ground segment operations Contributing to raising, processing and coordinating anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in relevant Anomaly Review Boards Contributing to coordination and implementation of modifications to the mission control system, including their documentation, approval, implementation, testing and training, including participation in Change Review Boards, as well as TRR, TRB, ORR as needed Contributing to the operations boards, technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning coordination meetings. Participation in mission control system operations team meetings and associated activities and reviews where required. Provision of oncall support, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated with the service manager through the normal oncall process Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other parties involved in Operations including controllers, analysts and engineers. Undertaking training identified as necessary to become familiar with the system and be able to perform their tasks Contributing to any other tasks needed to support or restore operations as specified by the Mission Control System Operations team leader. Operational Monitoring and Reporting Contributing to the design, development, documentation and maintenance of tools that provide statistics reports and support the monitoring and operations of the mission control system, as requested Contributing to reporting on mission control system activities and of anomalies to the Central Operations Morning Meeting Contributing to the generation of reports, as necessary. Operational Documentation Contributing to the generation, maintenance and update of mission control system operations related design, user documentation, procedures or operations guides, for example as a result of a system update or a validation activity, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. Performing operational validation of the operational procedures and coordinate specific operational validation test OVT campaigns, resulting in new or updated operational documentation Provision of expertise to the update of other interorganisation documentation, including but not limited to Joint Operations Rules and Procedures JORP or Operational Interface Control Documents OICDs, Interconnection Security Agreement ISA. Interface with other teams and partners Liaise and coordinate as required with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Liaise and coordinate as required with the spacecraft operations teams to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Liaise and coordinate as required with external operational partners and service providers to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes and joint anomaly resolution Liaise and coordinate as necessary with other service providers. Evolutions of the Ground Segment Systems Acquiring and maintaining an operational view of the ground segment, in particular the space and ground segment operational needs for mission control Revision any planned changes or evolutions to the system configurations for the ground segment to assess potential operational impacts with respect to the mission control system Acting as interface with teams responsible for the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrades. Liaise and coordinate as required with the maintenance teams in support of engineering changes to the ground segment Liaise as required with the security teams in support of security related changes Participation in the operational validation of system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Contributing to the integration and validation of components deliveries, as well as implementation of new products, including configuration control activities Operations Build up Supporting the operations build up Contributing to validation campaigns, including operations validation tests, participating in the coordination, planning and execution of these campaigns as needed, including TRRsTRBsFATsOSATsORR, etc for ground segment components and operations Participation to commissioning reviews and commissioning operations to ensure smooth handover from the commissioning phase to nominal operations Participation and coordinate the joint test campaigns with the operational partners during the operational build up phases of Sentinel3B LEOP, commissioning, SIOV, Rampup and JasonCSSentinel6. Following EUMETSAT processes and working practices. This implies participation in daily operations coordination meetings and daily technical reporting via EUMETSAT tools. Oncall support. This is a fulltime position to be located at EUMETSATs premises in Darmstadt with the planned start of July 2019 or earlier. Please note this position may entail standby support and callout support. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Essential skills are At least 3 years indepth professional experience operating andor maintaining spacecraft monitoring and control systems based on SCOS2000 Experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of operational spacecraft mission control systems software Experience developing andor maintaining operational software systems based on a Linux operating system. Fluent written and spoken English Ability to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, able to work under pressure and with a minimum of supervision. The following experience would be an additional asset Experience defining and executing spacecraft and related ground segment system operations Experience of spacecraft and ground segment operations preparation and early operations activities, including operations procedure development and system validation, and commissioning Low Earth Orbit LEO spacecraft and related ground segment system operations Network Interface System NIS and its operation in support of the interface between the MCS and TTC ground stations Satellite simulator operation Programming languages C, Java, XML Scripting languages and databases e.g. Perl, Python, shell, MySQL Knowledge andor experience of quality control and configuration management. You must be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You will have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. 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 Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email recruitment.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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Operation Maintenance of RF Payloads Systems Divisional Laboratory
2021-03-25 18:12:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Operation Maintenance of RF Payload Systems Divisional Laboratory who will work for ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS Assist with the integration, configuration and running of RF test setups for evaluating the performance of RF subsystems or instruments for space application such as Atomic Clocks and Time and Frequency Test beds Navigation payloads Linear and Nonlinear characterisation of subsystemsdevices Life limited RF payload equipment PIM performance, multipactor performance and high power evaluation Remote sensing space born radar Calibration transponders TTC and Communication test beds. Development of software using VEE andor Lab View for automated testing, control and monitoring of RF performance. MICMMIC integration using dedicated equipment such as wire and ribbon bonding machines, eutectic die bonding and testing using on wafer probing station. General laboratory support such as, general maintenance activities, calibration of the laboratory equipment, upgrade of test facilities, replacement of consumables, design of mechanical housings, thermal plates and test jigs for RF circuits, etc. Maintain up to date the RF equipment inventory list and control of lent out equipment. Organisation and maintenance of laboratory library, which includes operating manuals, test reports and general documentation. REQUIREMENTS Technical degree BSc, diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution or equivalent with minimum 4 years of relevant experience A strong background in the preparation of RF test setups, integration and testing of RF Equipment Active, Passive, timefrequency references and RF Payloads. Good experience with LabViewVee Pro and tools for automated testing, control and monitoring of RF performance. Good working knowledge of Thermal Vacuum chamberssystems is required. Experience in maintenance and calibration of general RF laboratory test equipment and instrumentation. Deadline 07042020 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD Take up duty will be agreed taking into account how the coronavirus situation develops.
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Mercedes-Benz starts production of battery systems for the new EQS and expands EV expertise
2021-03-24 11:55:35| Green Car Congress
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Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering Performance Operations
2021-03-19 17:12:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY You will be responsible for contributing to the business optimization of SES by reviewing system performance, identifying best practice and implementation gaps and by taking action to resolve those gaps. You will develop system analysis methods, report regularly on system performances and propose improvements having a direct impact on SES revenues and profitability. You will lead technical implementation projects associated with automation of system resource optimization. These projects will involve multiple SES teams within Technology, Operations, and other relevant SES entities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESULT AREAS Develop and recommend tools to capture, collect, and produce analytical data allowing to profile system performance in term of key performance indicators with business impact Based on performance analysis, propose system changes improving performance of SES clients systems Define, secure and prepare datasets for statistical modelling with the support of SES Operations Incorporate findings and provide industry and competitor insights as part of model development and enhancement Propose new developments and enhancements to the SES software suite to assist with modelling and analysis of customers systems Assessment of performance at every step of the system implementation and later on during its operational phase, and feedback into lessons learned for future implementations Be the authority on MEO based satellite link analysis and customer solution development in support of SES product initiatives and customer opportunities. This includes configuration management oversight in the development and execution of satellite configuration changes. Propose enhancements to the MEO satellites system Payload and platform that will meet the needs of NOC, OEs, SOC, Asset Management, Systems Engineering and Solution Engineering. Support Network and Operations when investigating complex problems related to the SES systems SME for Operations on SES software related platforms Proactively audit and report customer network performances at regular intervals to ensure compliance to the SLA and uptodate configuration status including Gateway, Terminal, software, resources, IP, maintenance and sparing. Liaise with Operations and Solution Engineering to confirm proper and optimal configuration of each user service considering customer experience and SES resources with focus on MEO constellation. Collaborate with cross functioning teams, including Commercial, Product Development Mobility, Enterprise, Government, Spacecraft Engineering teams and Service Companies. Support the mPower team with analysis, tooling, product definition, terminal development and validating business cases for various opportunities Support the link budget model to ensure that it is correct, and the calculations meet the technical specifications made by SES Support the ARC simulator module to ensure it meets the technical and business needs of SES COMPETENCIES Strong knowledge of satellite link analyses, satellite link modelling tools and associated dependencies Demonstrate solid knowledge base on satellite technologies, systems and market aspects Demonstrate a good understanding of satellite payload architecture Ability of sound analytical and decision making skills Able to lead technical coordination efforts across different teams including the ability to take responsibility for work packages and topics Deep knowledge of O3B constellation and all associated operational aspects, with proven track record related to efficient interaction with multiple operational teams within SES Proven track record related to the implementation of new products in interaction with customers Possesses the capacity to monitor current service levels to ensure agreed standards are consistently delivered. Identifies trends and forecasts future customer needs, recommends and implements changes to continually improve the customer offering. Has the capability to make a real difference to SES business. Problemsolving, has the capacity to analyze complex and diverse problems, in their area of expertise, that could have a major impact on the organization. This could include examining new ideas or finding the root cause of an existing problem in order to minimize the risk of reoccurrence Knowledge and skills illustrates a thorough broad and deep understanding, builds on concepts and experience, and contributes to shaping future organizational policy. Typically requires wide exposure to complex procedures and practices to tackle the challenges at this level. May be seen as the reference point for his her functional area Change and innovation, the ability to proactively identify and promote the need for change, overcome resistance and provide support to others where necessary to realize the benefits. Has the capability to use each opportunity to further develop the different technology aspects perseverance to get the job done Communication and influencing, has the ability to compile, interpret and present information on complex and important issues. Works openly and supportively with one another solving problems and sharing ideas Demonstrates a solid knowledge base on satellite technologies, systems and market aspects Has strong leadership skills the ability to inspire and drive the achievement of goals Instill highquality standards offered through SESs portfolio of services and coach other technical team members in their skills development SelfStarter with a high level of personal accountability QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE University or engineering degree e.g. FH, TH, IST, BSc, MSc in telecommunications or related field At least 10 year of professional experience or equivalent in relevant field InDepth knowledge of Telecommunications Satellite Systems including VSAT systems Expert working knowledge of satellite and RF systems, SATCOM Baseband, satellite groundbased antennas, Network Management, and Modem systems equipment Complete understanding of GEO, MEO, and LEO telecommunications satellite technologies and systems Highly experienced in developing and maintaining high availability satellite or telecommunications systems using manned and unmanned facilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Coding and Database management skills as a plus Knowledge of the specificities of the satellite industry Fluency in English, any other language is considered as an asset Willingness to travel internationally SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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Westport Fuel Systems announces co-investment agreement to expand manufacturing for HPDI 2.0 injectors in China
2021-03-19 10:55:33| Green Car Congress
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