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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Galileo
2013-05-20 13:37:18| 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, Toulouse France, New Delhi India and Malaysia 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 Responsibilities Duties Tasks General Analysis of requirements and definition of improvements for the system. Operational Flight Procedures FOP and Databases Development and Verification . Support preparation and execution of the Validation and Testing campaigns. Responsible for routine satellite operations. Support Special Operations and Launch campaigns. Support to operation engineering activities meetings, documentation, Qualifications Scientific profile Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification Required knowledge . Experience in mission preparation and control systems based on SCOS and MOIS Knowledge of spacecraft operations related ECSS and CCSDS standards Knowledge of satellite subsystems Secure Data Handling DHS, Payload, Attitude Orbit and Control, Electrical and Power Systems, Telemetry and Telecommand Systems. Good communication skills and team player. Fluency in English is mandatory. Experience in satellite control centers and operations. Security clearance of qualified to be cleared 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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Controller, Spacecraft Operations
2013-04-19 15:37:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Controller, Spacecraft Operations Gibraltar Ref SES0295 Region Europe Location Gibraltar Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Context SES is looking for a talented technicianengineer male or female to control the expanded satellite fleet operated from our control center in Gibraltar. You will receive intensive training in Gibraltar and overseas in order to be accredited to work as a Satellite Controller for all the satellite types flown by SES Gibraltar. Responsibilities To be part of a team which safeguards the health of the SES satellites on a 247 basis To monitor, analyze and report on satellite telemetry data To command satellites for all required operations including station keeping manoeuvres and eclipses To provide support to and cooperate with other teams for the day to day operations of the satellites. Experience Qualifications A technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications is preferred Previous working experience in this field or similar would be an asset Software skills are considered as an advantage Excellent spoken and written English language is essential any other language being an asset Good analytical skills Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work on shift without direct supervision Errorfree performance in high stress situations Excellent selfmotivational qualities, good communication skills and being a teamplayer. 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, Spacecraft Operations Apply for this Job online
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2013-04-11 13:37:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Operations Engineer at the Galileo Control Center Oberpfaffenhofen Your Mission DLR GfR mbH is a company of the German Aerospace Center DLR. Since 2008 we conduct and operate space projects with focus on satellitebased navigation under industrial conditions. Under a contract with the European Commission and the European Space Agency, DLR GfR has the core task to operate the Galileo Control Center in Oberpfaffenhofen. Our special focus is to provide reliable, safe and secure operations services being fundamental for the provision of stable and accurate navigation services. Since the first launch of two Galileo satellites in October 2011, the DLR GfR team is responsible for the spacecraft operations of the Galileo constellation. A second pair of Galileo satellites has been successfully launched in October 2012. After the successful commissioning and signal test phase, the first Galileo only position fix has been established on 12. March 2013. The next launch is planned for autumn 2013. We look for two motivated and skilled DLR GfR staff members, taking over the following tasks as part of an international team Development and optimization of operations concepts Planning, development and improvement of flight procedures Definition and implementation of Operations Key Performance Indicators Participation to spacecraft operations LEOP, commissioning, routine and special operations Performance and trend analysis Anomaly identification and resolution Your qualification University degree Dipl.Ing. or Master in Science of Engineering, ideally in Aerospace Engineering Experience with Satellite Operations Fluent English in spoken and written Selfcontained, solution oriented and responsible working style
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer subsystems
2013-04-03 12:35:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an opportunity for several motivated and experienced engineers, to work for the ongoing satellite mission SatCOMBw starting October 2013. Responsibilities Duties Day to day monitoring and analysis of the assigned subsystem performance and health status assessment, including anomaly investigation, tracking followup Preparation, validation and execution of special operations e.g. maneuvers, eclipses, in flight testing, simulations etc. Configuration and validation of ground segment systems Preparing, validating and maintaining of spacecraft operation procedures Support for simulators, databases and encryption devices. Qualifications Experience University or similar degree in aerospace, electronics or physics Minimum of 2 years experiences with operational aspects of satellites. Essential Skills Practical experience with at least one of the following satellite subsystems AOCS Propulsion Data Handling Telemetry, Command and Ranging Power Thermal Repeater Knowledge of Linux and Microsoft Windows OS Monitoring and Control Systems SCOS, SATMON FramePacketConverter FPC and CortexSCOSGateway CSG English and German, both in speech and writing Able to interface with technical and management personnel, proactive and confident personality. You must be eligible to live and work in the EU, the acquisition of a security clearance is mandatory for this position. Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA 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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Mars Express Mission Planning Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2013-02-27 12:37:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for over 35 years Worldwide. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Staff are supported by local Country based offices We offer our staff a number of additional benefits and assistance For our activities in ESOC we are currently seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. Task The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation. Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools. Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers. Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements. Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution. Qualifications and Requirements Suitable candidates should hold a University degree in Engineering, Science or a related subject and preferably have some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning or space science. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc. Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or OnBoard Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but also ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be a plus. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid40105 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Mars Express Mission Planning SOE Reference G013052OD8 Application closing date 070313 Start date MayJune 2013 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.esa.int
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