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Two Copernicus Spacecraft Operations Engineers
2015-10-09 14:04:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an opportunity for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work in the domain of satellite operations to start latest 1st of January 2016. The position is unlimited and permanent and based at our customers premises ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The submission deadline for interested candidates is 28th of October 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES This position is covering a Sentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineering service support request, within the Sentinels Copernicus Teams, to provide general operational support, both in the platform andor instruments area. This position is a fulltime longterm position and requires occasional travel within Europe, ca. 2 missions per annum. The Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE is responsible For the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Teams FCT during the operational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning, deorbiting.. For the participation to testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests of the above mentioned missions This SOE service team element within the Sentinels missions includes the following responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer providing support to the platform andor Instruments Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support general operational support Commissioning support general operational support of the assigned Sentinels Missions, and provide expertise on those areas to the any of the other Sentinels SOMs when required. The SOE is required to familiarise himherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures and tools that are needed to perform the Sentinel operations. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Demonstrated experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine either in Platform and Instruments Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and MUST Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Experience with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs Experience with ground segment integration and validation Experience in validation and verification of Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment DESIRABLE SKILLS Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment Familiarity with MUST Given the direct operational requirement of this service request, familiarity or previous experience in the operations of ESA Earth observation missions be highly valued BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2015-10-09 12:05:50| 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 ESOC, we are currently looking for 2 Spacecraft Operations Engineers to provide general operational support, both in the platform andor instruments area. Tasks and Responsibilities The key person will be part of the Sentinels Copernicus Teams and will be responsible For the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Teams FCT during the operational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning, deorbiting.. For the participation to testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests of the above mentioned missions. The activity of the key person will include Act as Expert operations engineer providing support to the platform andor Instruments Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support general operational support Commissioning support general operational support. The successful candidate is required to familiarise himherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures and tools that are needed to perform the Sentinel operations. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Requirements Essentials The key person shall have the following skills Demonstrated experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine either in Platform and Instruments. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and MUST Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Experience with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs Experience with ground segment integration and validation Experience in validation and verification of Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment. Desirables Familiarity with MUST Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS familiarity or previous experience in the operations of ESA Earth observation missions will be highly valued. 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 Spacecraft Operations Engineer Reference G015232ESOC Application closing date 29.10.2015 Start date 01.01.2016
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Copernicus Sentinel1, Sentinel2 mf
2015-10-09 11:02:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Copernicus Sentinel1, Sentinel2 mf Ref. No. 2015025 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 The Sentinel1 and Sentinel2 missions are part of Europes Copernicus Earth observation space programme. The first in the series, Sentinel1, carries an advanced radar instrument to provide an allweather, dayandnight supply of imagery of Earths surface. The first of two spacecraft was launched in 2014. The second, Sentinel2, is a polarorbiting, multispectral highresolution imaging mission for land monitoring to provide, for example, imagery of vegetation, soil and water cover, inland waterways and coastal areas. Sentinel2 will also deliver information for emergency services. Sentine1 and Sentinel2 spacecraft will be operated from ESOC, in Darmstadt, Germany. More information on the Copernicus missions can be found here httpwww.esa.intOurActivitiesObservingtheEarthCopernicus Responsibilities We are looking for qualified Spacecraft Operations Engineers SOE to be part of the flight control teams supporting Sentinel1 and Sentinel2 spacecraft operations engineering services. The tasks to be performed are those typical for a spacecraft operations engineer, which include familiarizing with the mission characteristics, defining requirements for flight control systems, preparing and validating flight control procedures, validating ground systems used for operations, participating in spacecraft interface tests, and spacecraft performance analysis. Each SOE will be responsible for specific areas of the spacecraft or ground systems operations engineering. These areas are grouped together as follows 1. Optical communications payloads laser links, Sentinels OCP, etc operations engineering and guidance and navigation AOCS operations engineering 2. Optical communications payloads operations planning and overall ground segment verification engineering 3. Optical imaging sensors especially in the area of spectrometry, e.g. GOME, SCIMACHY, TROPOMI operations preparation andor execution, including Xband and PDHU data storage subsystem management 4. Spacecraft data handling operations engineering and overall ground segment verification 5. General platform andor instruments operational support for operations preparation and execution 6. Sentinels product assurance quality assurance engineering Depending on the specific area of responsibility, the SOE positions within the Sentinels missions typically include the following some or all of the following responsibilities Validation, test and operation of the ground Mission Control System, including the Onboard Software Management subsystem and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Sentinel operational Spacecraft Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP Support to test and operation of the NDIUs, PSS and other operational support tools Support for FOS procurement, integration, user acceptance testing and system testing. Review of satellite documents Maintenance of the FOS spacecraft document library Support for the generation of FOS documentation, i.e. requirements, ICDs, test plansreports etc. Support to FCT training activities including generation of training material Support to spacecraft and ground segment AR resolution Support to the preparation and execution of the Satellite Validation Test SVT campaign LEOP support Commissioning support for the satellite subsystem Routine Phase operational support including Responsible for assigned satellite subsystems The performance of Mission Planning operations, The preparation and execution of orbit control manoeuvres and any other daily and weekly operations activities. Support to the oncall SOE rota, maintaining the mission history log and the generation of regular operations reports. Support to Secure commanding operations These are full time positions, located at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, and starting in January 2016. Working time is normal office hours, with occasional oncallstandby support outside normal working hours. Occasional travel within Europe may be required. Qualifications Competencies This position requires a person with University degree or similar in engineering, physics or related subject. Specific requirements for the position Essential requirements Demonstrated experience in the specific area of responsibility Detailed spacecraft subsystem knowledge for the relevant subsystem Flight operations experience, including FDIR, for the relevant subsystem Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with life cycle of flight operations procedures Experience with the organisation or execution of space mission tests involving both ground and space segment Experience with anomaly investigations Experience with low Earth orbit satellite operations, including preparatory phase, special operations and routine operations Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity operational simulators, ideally ones based on SIMSAT Familiarity with TMTC databases Familiarity with multisatellite missions Experience with ground system tests preparation and execution Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Desirable requirements Familiarity with the ESOC environment and ESOC Quality Management System Familiarity with the European Packet Utilisation Standard Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units NDIU or similar EGSE equipment 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId734joblistId1 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 15st, 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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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2015-10-09 11:02:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Spacecraft Operations engineer The Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE is responsible o For the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Teams FCT during the operational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning, deorbiting.. o For the participation to testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests of the above mentioned missions. We are looking for SOE for the following subsystems AOCS, OCP On Board Software Mission Planning Payload for Copernicus TTC Responsibilities Duties Tasks This SOE service team element within the Sentinels missions includes the following responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer in the Sentinels Optical Communication Payloads and in the Guidance and Navigation areas, during LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP primarily on OCP and AOCS, but also for other subsystems Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support responsible for AOCS Commissioning support responsible for AOCS and OCP of the assigned Sentinels Missions, and provide expertise on those areas to the any of the other Sentinels SOMs when required The Service Provider is required to familiarise himherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures and tools that are needed to perform the Sentinel operations. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Qualifications Aerospace engineering, Computer engineering or any related discipline. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2015-10-08 15:04:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support the Sentinels Copernicus Teams at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Act as Expert operations engineer providing support to the platform andor Instruments Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support general operational support Commissioning support general operational support Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Demonstrated experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine either in Platform and Instruments. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and MUST Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Experience with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs Experience with ground segment integration and validation Experience in validation and verification of Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment The following skills would be highly desirable Familiarity with MUST Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Given the direct operational requirement of this service request, familiarity or previous experience in the operations of ESA Earth observation missions be highly valued 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 26102015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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