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Siemens to supply automated transit systems for Paris line 14 extension

2014-10-15 01:00:00| Railway Technology

Paris transit authority Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) has awarded Siemens a 45m contract to deliver train control equipment and a operational control system for driverless metro service in Paris, France.

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Communications and Network Systems Engineer

2014-10-14 19:06:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This position, based near Frankfurt in Germany, is for a Consultant with at least 5 years of proven knowledge and handson experience of communications and network systems engineering with an indepth knowledge of Cisco technology and solutions. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. The successful candidate will be part of the clients Comms team which is responsible for satellite ground systems communications and network systems and services. The Comms team is in charge of developing and deploying network infrastructure and services, and, based on these, providing networking solutions to internal customers. The Consultant shall have experience with Understanding the business needs imposed by satellite ground systems environments or similar on networking and experience of translating these into needs on network infrastructure, functions and systems Ability to analyse complex systems and to present them in a comprehensible way Network engineering in such environments throughout its lifecycle, from identification of needs to deployment and operations Working with other engineers within and outside the team and with the customers users and other stakeholders Indepth knowledge of Cisco technology and solutions for these environments Ability to present, verbally and in writing, network solutions and systems in a comprehensible way Highavailability, alwayson production environments driven by high availability requirements Interacting with suppliers of network products and service providers and supporting procurements Microsoft Office Suite Desirable experience includes MSVisio application Authoring clear and concise technical documentation Voice Loop Systems VLS solutions based on VoIP Cisco Certification The working language is English. This is a permanent employee assignment starting in January 2015. Pactum have supplied professional recruitment services to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe since 1988. We operate as a group of practices focussed onto specific markets and have been successfully recruiting for the Space sector since 2002.

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Communications and Network Systems Engineer MW

2014-10-14 17:06:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. TASKS In providing support to developing and deploying network infrastructure, services and solutions for current and emerging operational networks, the key person shall be required to carry out the following tasks Infrastructure, services and solutions specification Specification of networking customer, user, or business needs. Identification, extractioncollection, analysis consolidation e.g. extraction of required data flows and specification of their characteristics. System, service or solution concept specification incl. purposescope definition, incremental andor consolidated network systems requirements, high level design, testing and rollout strategy. Specification, setup and running of Proofofconcept prototype in comms lab. Detailed specification of design andor solution, incl. detailed rollout plan. Specification of Integration, Verification and Testing. Coordination of infrastructure, services and solutions deployment Rollout planning and scheduling migrationintegration, validation Leading network solution deployment activities, in coordination with customers and peers. Provide crossteam presentation and training on network infrastructure and servicedevelopments and deployments. Perform infrastructure, services and solutions deployment Install, configure network equipment. PerformIntegration, Verification and Testing. Perform the handover to production and support the customeruser validation. Support management of infrastructure, services and solutions Contribute to specification and update of network systems, services and solutions roadmap and strategy. Support to procurements of customerled network services and systems Support procurements of network systems and services provide equipment specification and costs estimation, provide service specification, compile detailed equipment lists, performevaluation and comparison of offers on service andor equipment, contribute to supplier negotiations. Contribute to procurement documentation, e.g. requirements specifications and statements of work. Participate in evaluation of offers for network services and systems. Network systems and services anomaly handling and troubleshooting. Provision of standbycallout support and 1st line troubleshooting following an agreed rota. KEY TASKS The key tasks to be accomplished under this contract include, but are not limited to Support the analysis and specification of a concept and roadmap for consolidating EUMHQ WAN edge networks and interfaces. This includes provision of the design and evolution path towards the targeted consolidated system. Support andor lead the phased migration from the current legacy systems. Support the migration to a replacement WAN link between EUMHQ and the ground station in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Norway. Propose a solution for integrating Internet Service Provider links from different providers and deliver the overall migration including all phases. Develop and propose a concept for ensuring and sustaining the quality and performance of network solutions and services deployed on the EUMHQ consolidated and shared network infrastructure. Perform an analysis of the EUMHQ networks supporting the Monitoring and Control MC of network, computing and storage systems. Specify a concept and roadmap for evolving, enhancing and consolidating these networks. Lead the upgrades implementing the agreed roadmap. Support the migration of existing operational programspecific and shared facilities from their current legacy networks to the consolidated network infrastructure at EUMHQ. Upgrade the EUMETSAT networks in remote sites, incl. MadridE, SuitlandMdUS, LongyearbyenSvalbardN, FucinoI as well as the WAN links connecting the remote sites to the EUMHQ. Support and contribute to the development and deployment of network solutions for the future satellite programs ground infrastructure. Develop an understanding of the existing network monitoring and reporting capabilities, with a view to establishing a roadmap for the implementation of more developed realtime performance monitoring and reporting solution. PROFILE Technical skills Carrying out the above tasks entails assuming responsibility, at the technical and coordination level, of the specification, planning, preparation, presentation, execution and reporting on those activities. Critical activities will typically be executed by small teams, where depending on hisher expertise and background, the key person shall be able to assume both the leading key engineer as well as the support role. In carrying out the above tasks, the Contractor shall assume the following roles and responsibilities Liaison and prime Point of Contact PoC to network customers, responsible for Understanding and ownership of the customeruserbusiness needs and constraints Ownership of network performance and service quality of the solutions delivered to the customer. Ownership of customer expectation, buyin and satisfaction Deployment and Rollout coordinator, responsible for Seamless and minimisedimpact rollout Ownership of risk identification and mitigation Rollout and delivery according to customer expectation and plan. Ownership of rollout problem recording and resolution Interface and liaison with Service Providers and suppliers Liaison and point of relay between the customers and the Comms team, responsible for Representing the customer needs and constraints through participation in Comms team activities. Coordinating the activities of providing the customer solution with the relevant Comms team activities of developing and operating the network infrastructure and services. In the performance of these tasks, the key person shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. The key person is expected to generate and maintain documentation as an essential part of the tasks above. This may comprise writing and reviewing requirement and design specifications, change proposals, preparing documents supporting procurements, reviewing data packages belonging to technical inspections and reviews, writing and reviewing the asbuilt communication and network solution specification, writingreviewing test reports and overall status reports. PROFILE Hard skills, experience knowledge In addition to having a university degree or equivalent, the key person shall have at least 5 years of proven knowledge and handson experience in several of the following mandatory skills areas Understanding the business needs imposed by satellite ground systems environments or similar on networking and experience of translating these into needs on network infrastructure, functions and systems. Ability to analyse complex systems and to present them in a comprehensible way, with the specific ability to understand and communicate relevant details whilst keeping the focus on the overall system aspects. Experience of network engineering in such environments throughout its lifecycle, from identification of needs to deployment and operations. Experience of carrying out specifying, preparing, planning and executing network engineering activities, including their coordination and technical guidance, working with other engineers within and outside the team involved in the activities, and with the customersusers and other stakeholders. Indepth knowledge of Cisco technology and solutions for these environments. Ability to present verbally and in writing network solutions and systems in a comprehensible way, with the specific ability to explain relevant details while keeping the focus on the overall system aspects. Ability to translate IT jargon into customer business terms. Experience of working in and applying the above skills in highavailability, alwayson production environments, driven by high availability requirements. Experience of interacting with suppliers of network products and service providers as part of network infrastructure, services and solutions development and deployment. Experience of supporting procurements of network systems and services. Microsoft Office Suite. In addition, knowledge and handson experience with the following is considered very desirable MSVisio application. Demonstrated capability of technical authoring structureorganisation of concept, design, and test specification documents, and of creating and working with technical network diagrams Visio. Voice Loop Systems VLS solutions based on VoIP. It will be considered beneficial if the key person holds a current Cisco certification or is able to substantiate equivalent experience. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. 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. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 24 November, 2014

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Senior Ground Systems Antenna Engineer

2014-10-14 15:07:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Ground Systems Antenna Engineer Ref TEC0042 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES TechCom Category Ground Terrestrial Engineering Position Staff Context SES TechCom Services is levering on the technical expertise accumulated within the SES Group by operating satellites for more than 25 years and provides technical services to the Satellite Industry on a worldwide basis. In this position you will support the growth of Techcom services and contribute to and lead projects related to the development, implementation, improvement of ground based services and systems. You will as well be responsible to attract new projects for SES and SES TechCom. In cooperation with SES internal and external partners, you will develop technical and business solutions. Key activities include customer requirements collection, engineering of communications systems, preparation of and or contributions to request for proposals, studies, reports, specifications, contractual documentation and operational guidelines, leading of multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams. The mission consists in the successful realization of projects, product and services that support SES TechCom to become a leading supplier of technical productsservices, systems and applications in the field of satelliterelated engineering and operations to satellite manufacturers, satellite operators and associated partners. Responsibilities Attract contracts by managing or supporting customer requests for proposal RFP, comprised of activities such proposal team set up and management, technical and financial proposal preparation, and contract negotiation Deliver products, services, systems to customers within budget, specification and on time Either support or be responsible to Design, specify and implement Satellite Control Systems RF TTC systems including the tracking antennas Baseband and control room systems Satellite ranging systems. Design, specify and implement fixed, transportable or mobile uplink or receiveonly stations Design subsystems and implement earth station equipment including antennas, HPAs, switch matrix, updownconverters, modulators and interfacility equipment Design, specify and manage the integration of measurement, communications and monitoring control systems including MC Systems Perform transmission analysis, in particular link budget calculations, and studies in support of business development, customer services Conceptual design of innovative satellite networks andor network elements and development of associated specifications Preparation of commercial documentation such as system requirements specifications, technical system specifications, and contractual documents in coordination with other internal and external parties Collect customer requirements, perform system design, setup budgets, handle procurements, manage installations and the operational handover of ground segment and communications systems Followup of delivered systems during lifetime operations Execute other telecommunications related projects Manage and build up successful technical customer and partner relationships Awareness and evaluation of relevant technological developments, market trends, competitive factors, customer requirements, standardisation licensing and regulatory aspects Promote SES and SES TechCom products and services in the Satellite Industry and Satellite Communication Markets Support the preparation of SES TechCom Operational Expenses budgets Travel as required to meet customers, partners and vendors and attend exhibitions, conferences, working group meetings Provide multiple engineering and operations services to SES companies and partners. Experience Qualifications Have a university degree in RF, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent Have min. 5 years of applicable professional experiences in engineering and implementing of telecommunications systems Fluency in English plus at least one other European language Computer literacy AutoCAD, Matlab, MS Office, MS Project Have excellent and proven projectbudget and time management experience Be able to integrate into andor lead crossfunctional andor virtual project teams Have good communication capabilities, analytical sense, innovative spirit, business mind, selfstarting qualities, coordination and priority setting abilities Proactive approach towards potential andor current customers Conflict management skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary setup Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as teamspirit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Deliver products, services, systems to SES internal as well as to external customers within budget, specification and on time Provide effective communication workflow of information Successful customer and partner relationships Readiness to travel internationally Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Ground Solutions Apply for this Job online

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Wiring for Low-Voltage Lighting Systems

2014-10-14 13:00:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Article 411 covers lighting systems and their associated components operating at 30V or less. read more

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