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Support for Operational Concept Definition and System Operations
2015-12-17 14:05:11| 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 Support for Operational Concept Definition and System Operations to support our customer in Germany. Support for Operational Concept Definition and System Operations Key Tasks and Responsibilities The Galileo mission involves the operation of circa 30 satellites. The present operational concept needs to be evaluated and revised to address the unique challenges and opportunities for operational efficiency in the configuration. As part of the team, you will have the following responsibilities Support and document tradeoff analysis to improve the Galileo core system operational concept addressing aspects of cost, quality and strategy Support the definition of an efficient overall organisational breakdown structure with roles and responsibilities, and staffing plan staffing, competencies skills with focus on system operations Refine the SoW and support the supplier procurement process for activities related to constellation operations mission operation. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University Degree in relevant field Several years Senior in spacecraft operations, ideally including developing operational concepts for multisatellites missions Handson experience with operations preparation and implementation as well as project management in a generic space environment Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Munich. We welcome applicants who are available from February 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 Elisa Manfreda at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEM2927 before 17Jan16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit requirements 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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Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer
2015-10-14 15:04:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support 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 overarching task of the consultant will be to support the procurement activities for the MTG L0, L1 and L2 data processing facilities, primarily by developing and consolidating the knowledge needed to acquire the mission data processing functionality and by supporting the technical interface to industrial consortia specifically for scientific related aspects. The consultant will support the development, verification validation, onsite delivery, acceptance and warranty of the data processing systems, mainly for scientific aspects of the product processors. In addition, support for ground segment integration and system validation activities may be required. In particular the tasks will include Help procure the processing functionality for L1 and L2 processors of the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN and, to a lesser extend the Imager FCI and LI, throughout the complete procurement lifecycle Follow up the implementations of operational processors support and monitor contractors, organise and participate to progress meetings, formal reviews, technical and interface definition workshops Acquire detailed knowledge on L1 instrument processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to radiometric and spectral calibration, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Acquire detailed knowledge on L2 product processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to computation of atmospheric profiling and atmospheric composition, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Ensure that a proper knowledge transfer from our Client to industry is properly implemented. Organize and participate to science workshops support engineer and scientists from industrial consortia by providing clarifications of the algorithms specifications as well as engineering andor scientific support as needed, liaise industrial consortia and Clients experts for the resolution of technical and scientific issues Interface with the MTG Science Team for all aspects related to the preparation of algorithms definitions and product generation specifications documents Define, develop and maintain L1 and L2 processing functionality requirements and specifications including the product content and format specifications. Monitor evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to procured items Develop and maintain, as well as support procurement of a test tools and software including reference processor software that implements the functionality defined in the processing specifications b test datasets that reflect the functionality defined in the processing specifications Support the verification and validation, deployment, acceptance and warranty of the operational software, specifically for instrument and product processors Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above. In the performance of these tasks, the consultant shall comply with the applicable rules of the Clients Directory of Instructions DI and Management System, the applicable organizational and divisional management standards, and also with the relevant working practices and procedures as well as the organizational and divisional documentation management procedures. The set of applicable rules and working practice to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available at start of the duties. Your Profile In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, physics, mathematics or remote sensing, the Consultant shall have a minimum of five years experience in software engineering for operational processing of satellite or meteorological data. Knowledge and experience of the following is mandatory Specification, development, and testing of product processors for earth observation platforms Testing, Verification and Validation of data processing systems andor product processors L1 or L2 for satellite data or other meteorological data Development and testing of operational software in UNIX environments. Practical knowledge of as many as possible of the following will be an advantage Radiometric and spectral calibration, use of radiative transfer models, development of complex scientific software for the processing of large amount of data Processes, phases and documentation related to procurement of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations Specification and maintenance of product processors requirements, use of related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Rapid algorithm prototyping and test data generation Configuration Control in an operational environment Formalized Software Testing Global standards for data, g. NetCDF4 or HDF5 and CCSDS standards for data format representation ECSS standards The ability to perform under high workloads A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Very good communication, presentation and listening skills The official languages are English and French. The working language for this position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. REFERENCE 15211213 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 6th November 2015 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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MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer
2015-10-05 12:05:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer to work in the Data Processing Team of the MTG Ground Segment. Tasks and Responsibilities The main task of the successful candidate will be to support the procurement activities for the MTG L0, L1 and L2 data processing facilities, primarily by developing and consolidating the knowledge needed to acquire the mission data processing functionality and by supporting the technical interface to industrial consortia specifically for scientific related aspects. The key person will support the development, verification validation, onsite delivery, acceptance and warranty of the data processing systems, mainly for scientific aspects of the product processors. In addition, support for ground segment integration and system validation activities may be required. In particular the tasks will include Help procure the processing functionality for L1 and L2 processors of the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN and, to a lesser extend the Imager FCI and LI, throughout the complete procurement lifecycle Follow up the implementations of operational processors support and monitor contractors, organise and participate to progress meetings, formal reviews, technical and interface definition workshops Acquire detailed knowledge on L1 instrument processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to radiometric and spectral calibration, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Acquire detailed knowledge on L2 product processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to computation of atmospheric profiling and atmospheric composition, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Ensure that a proper knowledge transfer from EUMETSAT to industry is properly implemented. Organise and participate to science workshops support engineer and scientists from industrial consortia by providing clarifications of the algorithms specifications as well as engineering andor scientific support as needed, liaise industrial consortia and EUMETSATs experts for the resolution of technical and scientific issues Interface with the MTG Science Team for all aspects related to the preparation of algorithms definitions and product generation specifications documents Define, develop and maintain L1 and L2 processing functionality requirements and specifications including the product content and format specifications. Monitor evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to procured items Develop and maintain, as well as support procurement of a test tools and software including reference processor software that implements the functionality defined in the processing specifications b test datasets that reflect the functionality defined in the processing specifications Support the verification and validation, deployment, acceptance and warranty of the operational software, specifically for instrument and product processors Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above. In the performance of these tasks, the key person shall comply with the applicable rules of the EUMETSAT Directory of Instructions DI and the EUMETSAT Management System EMS, the applicable organisational and divisional management standards, and also with the relevant working practices and procedures as well as the organisational and divisional documentation management procedures. The set of applicable rules and working practice to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available at start of the duties in EUMETSAT. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, physics, mathematics or remote sensing, the key person shall have a minimum of five years of experience in software engineering for operational processing of satellite or meteorological data. Knowledge and experience of the following is mandatory Specification, development, and testing of product processors for earth observation platforms Testing, Verification and Validation of data processing systems andor product processors L1 or L2 for satellite data or other meteorological data Development and testing of operational software in UNIX environments. Desirables Practical knowledge of as many as possible of the following will be an advantage Radiometric and spectral calibration, use of radiative transfer models, development of complex scientific software for the processing of large amount of data Processes, phases and documentation related to procurement of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations Specification and maintenance of product processors requirements, use of related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Rapid algorithm prototyping and test data generation Configuration Control in an operational environment Formalised Software Testing Global standards for data, e.g. NetCDF4 or HDF5 and CCSDS standards for data format representation ECSS standards The ability to perform under high workloads A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Very good communication, presentation and listening skills. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for this position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer Reference G015230EUM Application closing date 06112015 Start date Q12016
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MTG Instrument Data Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer mf
2015-10-02 11:04:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
MTG Instrument Data Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer mf Ref. No. 159558 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Support Engineer, who will support the procurement of Instrument Data Operational Processors for the Meteosat Third Generation MTG system. The MTG system is conceived to continue and significantly enhance the service offered to the EUMETSAT users via the existing GEO systems. The MTG systems space segment is planned to comprise three satellites positioned in geostationary orbit, two MTGI satellites and one MTGS satellite. The Procurement Support Engineer will be integrated into the MTG Ground Segment Data Processing Team. The overarching tasks will be to support the procurement activities for the MTG L0, L1 and L2 data processing facilities, primarily by developing and consolidating the knowledge needed to acquire the mission data processing functionality and by supporting the technical interface to industrial consortia specifically for scientific related aspects. Responsibilities As Procurement Support Engineer for the MTG Instrument Data Operational Processors, you will support the development, verification validation, onsite delivery, acceptance and warranty of the data processing systems, mainly for scientific aspects of the product processors. In addition, support for ground segment integration and system validation activities may be required. In particular the tasks will include Help procure the processing functionality for L1 and L2 processors of the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN and, to a lesser extend the Imager FCI and LI, throughout the complete procurement lifecycle Follow up the implementations of operational processors support and monitor contractors, organise and participate to progress meetings, formal reviews, technical and interface definition workshops Acquire detailed knowledge on L1 instrument processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to radiometric and spectral calibration, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Acquire detailed knowledge on L2 product processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to computation of atmospheric profiling and atmospheric composition, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Ensure that a proper knowledge transfer from EUMETSAT to industry is properly implemented. Organise and participate to science workshops support engineer and scientists from industrial consortia by providing clarifications of the algorithms specifications as well as engineering andor scientific support as needed, liaise industrial consortia and EUMETSATs experts for the resolution of technical and scientific issues Interface with the MTG Science Team for all aspects related to the preparation of algorithms definitions and product generation specifications documents Define, develop and maintain L1 and L2 processing functionality requirements and specifications including the product content and format specifications. Monitor evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to procured items Develop and maintain, as well as support procurement of a test tools and software including reference processor software that implements the functionality defined in the processing specifications b test datasets that reflect the functionality defined in the processing specifications Support the verification and validation, deployment, acceptance and warranty of the operational software, specifically for instrument and product processors Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above This is a fulltime position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany with a planned starting date in Q1 2016. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, physics, mathematics or remote sensing, you shall have a minimum of five years experience in software engineering for operational processing of satellite or meteorological data. Knowledge and experience of the following is mandatory Specification, development, and testing of product processors for Earth observation platforms Testing, Verification and Validation of data processing systems andor product processors L1 or L2 for satellite data or other meteorological data Development and testing of operational software in UNIX environments Fluency in English spoken and written, as English is the working language Practical knowledge of as many as possible of the following will be an advantage Radiometric and spectral calibration, use of radiative transfer models, development of complex scientific software for the processing of large amount of data Processes, phases and documentation related to procurement of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations Specification and maintenance of product processors requirements, use of related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Rapid algorithm prototyping and test data generation Configuration Control in an operational environment Formalised Software Testing Global standards for data, e.g. NetCDF4 or HDF5 and CCSDS standards for data format representation ECSS standards The ability to perform under high workloads A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Very good communication, presentation and listening skills 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 Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId727joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date November 09th, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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S1 PDGS Operational Support Engineer mf
2015-06-25 10:04:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group, formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It has an annual revenue of around 14 billion and employs approximately 40,000 people. A vacancy for an S1 PDGS Operational Support Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. As part of the Ground Systems Centre of Competence of the Space Systems business line of Airbus Defence and Space, the Customer Maintenance and Support department is in charge of corrective maintenance, progressive maintenance, customer support and operational support for the Observation Satellite User Ground Segments SPOT67, SSOT, THEOS, PDGSSENTINEL1, FORMOSAT, HELIOS II, PHAROS, PLEIADES, etc.. The S1 PDGS ground segment consists of 7 centres based around Europe 3 Core Ground Stations CGSs, 1 Payload Data Management Centre PDMC, 1 Mission Performance Centre MPC, and 2 Processing and Archiving Centres PACs. In this context, within the OSC team, your role will be to provide support for the operations of the 7 centres, to operate the PDMC and to intervene to anticipate or resolve problems. You will integrate and validate corrections and modifications on the maintenance platform. The objective of the Operation Support Centre OSC team is to ensure Support for operator sites from the Toulouse base regarding the IT infrastructure and project functions, ensuring fulfilment of all the service commitments Administration, operation and inservice support of the PDMC Continuous improvement of operations operational processes and procedures, tools, etc. Development of upgradesmigration of IT infrastructures CMC maintenance. You must be capable of quickly mastering the technical environment of new incoming Maintenance projects. On a short or mediumterm basis, you will be in charge of the following activities Demonstrating knowledge of all the customer functions activities, processes, interfaces, etc. Demonstrating knowledge of the technical environment of the project Performing system administration of the maintenance platform Providing operational support for the 7 centres o Upstream, by ensuring maximum anticipation of problems andor application of known mitigating actions reboot of stations, disk wiping, network surveillance, application of all identified procedures, etc. o Downstream, through your responsiveness in resolving problems observed on the sites as quickly as possible in order to reduce operational downtime as far as possible finalising the workaround solutions necessary to ensure missions in degraded cases Following up anomalies investigation, identification of problems, retrofitting according to the defined procedures, sending of records to partners which supply subsystems, management of incident files, etc. Validating technical modifications and corrections on the maintenance platform Deploying new software upgrades and corrective actions on the operational platforms Providing user assistance Acting as the technical interface for the project teams Drafting mitigating and operational procedures Ensuring firstlevel functional expertise Actively participating in the improvement of operational support by demonstrating willingness to make suggestions Preparing project reports. This position will require travel for business 2 to 3 times per year in Europe, for a maximum of one week, and, as such, you must be able to travel accordingly. This position may also involve shift work as well as irregular working hours and weekend duties. As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and competencies Qualified engineer or university equivalent or experienced technician 5 years of experience in customer support activities Good knowledge of Ground segments and the space sector functional image and mission chains The Linux environment and virtualisation VMWARE IT hardware and software ITIL, Nagios and JIRA or equivalent Ideally, knowledge of some or all of the following Integrated IT architectures Networks Development C, JavaScript Mass storage SANNAS, robotics, GPFS Ability to work in a team Dynamic, meticulous and organised approach, and the ability to plan ahead Autonomy Sensitivity to customer relationships and a serviceoriented mindset Ability to anticipate problems Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills Advanced level of French and intermediate level of English. Please apply online. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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