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Consultancy support for the MTG Africa Preparation Study MAPS

2015-02-23 17:06:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Thorn SDS is seeking an MTG Africa Preparation Study MAPS consultant to join their team on a 12 month contract. Thorn Satellite Data Services Thorn SDS is an independently owned service organisation specialising in the placement, management and development of technical and engineering staff within a wide range of European Space Programmes. From our offices in Darmstadt, Germany, we support supports and manage a growing team of multidisciplined Space professionals. We are constantly looking to grow and develop the team and have many opportunities for candidates looking to further their careers or experience within this business. We are particularly interested in speaking to ambitious individuals, committed to learning and developing their skills in a highly technical environment. Typical tasks and responsibilities for this position will include To prepare customised MTG information documentation for interaction with African expert users RAIGED To interact with African experts users in order to determine needs and priorities in terms of MTG applications and transition approach from MSG to MTG To interact with Eumetsat experts enabling a preliminary high level assessment of the technical and financial implications of the user needs and priorities, along with the indepth analysis of other elements such as Data needs and characteristics inc, possible subsettings, relaxed timeliness requirements, etc Data access dissemination aspects and reception capacities Capacity building at user level reception station, data processing and interpretation capabilities, transition approach from MSG to MTG Training programme To prepare inputs for some followon activities, that could be partially implemented via external funding. The successful candidate will have A background in meteorological applications aviation, oceanography, numerical weather perdition, etc A background in satellite meteorological application inc sounding and multispectral A knowledge of Africa meteorological user community and infrastructure A knowledge of MSG applications in Africa An engineering background e.g. SW, electronic, telecommunication or space, etc A background in data management, and IT telecommunication A knowledge on Earth observation related user technologies All applicants will ideally have 10 years experience in the areas mentioned above. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language and a basic understanding of French. Thorn SDS is an AUG registered business so we can represent any consultants currently acting independently and who may now be looking to secure their future through an employment contract with a registered business. Thorn offers a complete bespoke relocation support package for any Successful European candidates living outside of Germany. This includes not only financial support but other aspects such as accommodation, tax registration and information regarding local schools. Applications and interest from incumbent staff are always welcome.

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Consultancy support for epssg endtoend instrument processing chains system architect

2015-02-16 18:05:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

TASKS The activities for the selected consultant will be related to overall System aspects for endto end instrument functional chains, i.e. involving the space segment satellites as well as the ground segment, the latter consisting of the data acquisition systems, monitoring and control systems, data processing chains and product dissemination facilities. The consultant will be part of our client EPSSG System team and provide support for tasks related to specifications of onground data processing chains, definition of their interfaces, definition of space to ground data flows, verification and validation of onground data processing chains for imaging and sounding instruments. A major part of the work to be undertaken by the consultant will be to follow up and assess the outcome of the ongoing activities done by different groups in the EPSSG team EPSSG system team, EPSSG instrument team, EPSSG science team and EPSSG ground segment team, and ensure that all the inter disciplinary activities are done in a systematic way, compatible with the EPSSG programme objectives and constraints. Typical activities to be undertaken by the consultant are Perform analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the System and subsystem design for all aspects related to data processing and contribute as needed to the System Design Justification Document Analyse ground segment requirements related to instrument data processing chains and their implications on the system architecture and design Ensure that the operational processors which are developed as part of the EPSSG Ground Segment are consistent with the EPSSG System architecture and able to meet the EPSSG system requirements Review and contribute to the preparation of the processing specifications to confirm and ensure their consistency with the System requirements Review space segment and instrument documents to identify implications for the System when related to instrument data processing Review ground segment documentation dealing with requirements, design and technical analyses of relevance for data processing to ensure consistency with system requirements and design Assess implications ofcontributions by the data processing chains to EndtoEnd performance requirements Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at system, space segment and ground segment level when relevant for instrument data processing Prepare documentation for System reviews Coordinate interdisciplinary meetings relevant for instrument data processing chains Support studies internal or external and the evaluation of their results when relevant for instrument data processing. PROFILE The consultant shall have University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 5 yearsof experience in engineering of onground data processing elements, including requirements specification, architecture and detailed design, definition of interfaces and testing concepts for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Demonstrated ability to perform analyses of a System combined space and ground segment top down and to perform syntheses Good command of English language is mandatory. The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in verifying and validating complex realtime data processing systems for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data sets and processor prototypes for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data sets and processor prototypes for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions. The consultant shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. WORKING PLACE Our client premises in Germany. Close Date 23032015

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Consultancy support for epssg endtoend instrument processing chains performance engineer

2015-02-16 18:05:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

TASKS The activities for the selected consultant will be related to overall System aspects for endto end instrument functional chains, i.e. involving the space segment satellites as well as the ground segment, the latter consisting of the data acquisition systems, monitoring and control systems, data processing chains and product dissemination facilities. The consultant will be part of our client EPSSG System team and provide support for tasks related to mission performance allocations and budgeting, definition and specification of scientific algorithms for geolocation, radiometric correction and spectral calibration, definition of the approach for instrument calibration and product validation, specification of enduser products for imaging and sounding instruments. A major part of the work to be undertaken by the consultant will be to follow up and assess the outcome of the ongoing activities done by different groups in the EPSSG team EPSSG system team, EPSSG instrument team, EPSSG science team and EPSSG ground segment team, and ensure that all the inter disciplinary activities are done in a systematic way, compatible with the EPSSG programme objectives and constraints. Typical activities to be undertaken by the consultant are Contribute to the consolidation and maintenance of the system requirements relevant for the development of the EPSSG enduser products Confirm that the operational processors which are developed as part of the EPSSG ground segment are able to meet the performance requirements defined Support validation of products and verification of processing algorithms Review and contribute to the preparation of algorithms specifications and product specifications to confirm and ensure their consistency with the System requirements and design documents Review space segment and instrument documents to identify implications for the processing specifications of the operational processors Support regular reviews of System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation relevant for EPSSG data processing chains Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at system and ground segment level Support preparation of documentation for System level reviews Support coordination of interdisciplinary meetings relevant for data processing chains Support studies internal or external and evaluate their results when relevant for data processing chains, including specification and validation of algorithms. PROFILE The consultant shall have University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent Direct involvement in the following areas, with at least 3 years of combined experience o Specification of level 1 algorithms for geolocation, spectral and radiometric correction and calibration and of level 2 geophysical algorithms, for spaceborne observation systems as imaging andor sounding instruments o Mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments. Good command of English language is mandatory. The following experience would be an additional asset Knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument. The consultant shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. WORKING PLACE Our client premises in Germany. Close Date 23032015

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Nomura Reiterates Reduce Rating for Tata Consultancy Services Limited

2015-01-18 23:52:52| IT Services - Topix.net

Tata Consultancy Services Limited last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 15th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter.

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Ground Segment Engineering consultancy positions

2015-01-07 18:06:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Thorn SDS is seeking potential candidates to represent for a variety of upcoming consultancy support roles within the Information TechnologySpace domain. New and upcoming positions will be expected to start in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Candidates would be employed by Thorn on a permanent basis but would be based on our clients site in Germany. The consultancy roles that we will be bidding for will cover a variety of disciplines Ground segment system and IVV Integration Verification and Validation engineering Computer and storage systems engineering Network development and maintenance engineering Software engineering Mission Control Applications engineering Infrastructure engineering Thorn SDS is an AUG registered business with a local bilingual English German support team in Darmstadt. We specialise in the supply of staff and services into the space and security sectors. Our business culture is based on recognising the value and potential of our staff and acting at all times as a professional and supportive employer. If you are interested in any of these positions please email your CV along with a covering email stating which position you would like more information on to sgodingthornsds.co.uk Ground Segment system and IVV Engineer Candidates require a background in the development and maintenance of complex operational ground systems experience of ground segments which are designed and developed taking advantage of the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements along with experience with System and Interfaces Engineering AIT for the development of major upgradesnew ground systems in a 247 operational environment. Mission Control Applications Software Engineer Candidates require a background in the design and maintenance of Satellite Mission Control Systems, Flight Dynamics Systems and Mission Planning Systems the full development lifecycle of application software, including integration, verification testing and maintenance phases, following formal software engineering processes Software engineering applied to design and development of software components and applications using Object Orientated OO approach space related standards ECSS and CCSDS concerning spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Mission Control Systems development of software applications using C under UNIX operating systems. Mission Control System Software Engineer The Mission Control System Software Engineer shall provide prime support to the evolution and maintenance of the operational Mission Control Systems. They shall also perform engineering of the Mission Control Systems developed in the frame of new programmes. Network development and maintenance engineer The Network development and maintenance engineer shall support operations and maintenance of the network infrastructure and service of the ground segments. They shall also carry out the handling and troubleshooting of the network systems and services anomaly as well as being in charge of the operating administrating and maintaining thirdparty provided network services. Heshe shall also monitor and report the performance of the network infrastructure and systems, including third part provided network services, and the quality of the services delivered to the users. Computer System Engineer The Computer Systems Engineer shall provide support to the operational Ground Segments. The duties shall range from the support to the operation of the UNIXLinuxbased ground segment facilities, to the analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance of distributed hardware and systems software platforms. This will include the setting up and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures, the support to the procurement of hardware and software, and the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. Storage SAN system engineer The Storage Network InfrastructureStorage Area Network Engineer shall provide support to the development and maintenance of storage systems of the operational ground segment, with special focus on archive and retrieval services. The duties will include the administration and operation of the central archive systems, maintenance of the external storage inventory and support to the operation of the storage and computing services. Dissemination Software Engineer The Dissemination Software Engineer shall provide support to the development and maintenance of the Data Services Systems. The duties range from gathering requirements, design, implementation, testing and configuration of developed dissemination software and related commercial off the shelf software throughout the entire software life cycle including review of similar software. Infrastructure Engineer The Infrastructure Engineer shall provide support to the development and maintenance of the operational infrastructure supporting the programmes. The duties range from gathering requirements from the users, design, implementation and testing of infrastructure solutions. The main areas covered by the infrastructure engineer are planning of rooms and racks layout, power and cooling budget, physical installation of racks, equipment and cable plants.

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