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Manager, Space Operations Center SOC, Manassas, Virginia
2018-10-03 22:27:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Where others see barriers, we see opportunities. Do you enjoy supporting customers realizing breakthrough value? Do you stay attuned to your customers needs and visions? Do you like to work openly and supportively together with your colleagues and customers? Our work involves many different minds and skills, it cant be done alone. Its a great time being SES. SES is the worldleading satellite operator providing endtoend communications solutions. SES leads across new technologies in video, enterprise, mobility and government. We are a team of people coming from all across the globe who work together to make a real difference in the world. We help to bridge the digital divide by connecting millions of people on the African continent. We make it possible for people to stay connected while flying 10km up on a commercial airplane. We provide expensive satellite coverage of all of the worlds seas and ocean regions via our dedicated mobility beams. We distribute 7,400 channels to more than 1 billion people in 317 million homes. We work together with our partners to develop new standards that transform how people consume and enjoy entertainment. Your Job The Manager, SOC Manassas, has following two main areas of contribution manage the MEO Satellite Control Center in Manassas be the technical lead and POC in Manassas to everyone and trainer for the Real Time Analyst team. Your Responsibilities Role 1 SOC Manager in Manassas Responsible for the daytoday flight operations activities of the MEO satellites, organizing and supporting a 24 hours 7 days a week operational environment in consequence Manage a technical staff of 4 Real Time Analysts and a Team Leader ensure staff is fully certifiedaccredited and regularly trained perform the full APR cycle for the Team Leader and cascade down the needed tasks and objectives to the RTA Team Leader and RTAs as a group Ensure the Satellite Control Center is continuously fully operational and coordinate activities with all ground and space groups worldwide in consequence Manage the development of innovative solutions new SOC tools, new processes, infrastructure upgrade, task automation to cope with increasing operational complexity and workload significant increase of the number of satellites and operational constraints, different ground control systems Ensure availability of required operational procedures, policies and tools task scheduler, log book, alarm log. Liaise with all operations and engineering Managers to ensure that the operational concepts, procedures and systemstools used in the control of the satellites are maintained and updated as necessary, proposing improvements when operationally required Coordinate and ensure the 24 hr availability and use of a diverse worldwide network of operational resources Continuously improving the safety, performance and efficiency of operations. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager. Role 2 Mission Operations System Engineer Provide System Engineer for Space Ops TTC resources ensure system readiness, manage resource utilization, and provide Change Request support to the Schedulers to mitigate outages as required Lead the integration and deployment of alternative TTC resources and manage tools that will enhance the resource utilization. Lead communication and support with adjacent organizations both internal and external to the Space Segment to ensure the smooth development, integration and operation of the Satellite Operations infrastructure Develop a thorough knowledge of the Ground System to be able to perform a Level 1 support for the OpenSCC ground system. Lead and Train one of the RTA that is dedicated as a stretch goal, to become over time also a level 1 software support. Act as the Lead Ground Operations Manager GOM for Launch, and Early Orbit Phase LEOP. The Lead GOM will be responsible for developing the CONOPS for TTC resources during LEOP and Payload In Orbit Test PIOT. The Lead GOM will also train and schedule the GOM position for all required activities. Continuously improving the safety, performance and efficiency of operations. Create the planning of all the Ground and Space activities as required the socalled Master Schedule Operate spacecraft in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan, when the fleet or a portion if it is flown from the bSOC. Continuously monitor spacecraft telemetry and alarm status. Respond to alarms or anomalous conditions by using good judgment, in particular by applying the process of analyzing anomalous behaviors, identifying the cause, implementing and verifying the appropriate contingency procedure and if necessary by calling for additional support Train the RTAs and support them in their growth as Analysts and Controllers. Liaise with the Senior Trainer Coordinator and ensure that the Level 2 scope requested by the RTAs is fulfilled as well as later their Level 1 support. Develop and present Training material as needed and required in accordance with the SOC Training Team Ensure all RTAs can create the Master Schedule and support operation as needed Perform Initial accreditation and Annual Accreditation of all RTAs Your Profile Technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications A very high level of competency in satellite operations at least 10 years experience. A demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and hire the right people A demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries A minimum of 710 years of technical, management and handson application experience in the Satellite Operations area showing steady increase in overall responsibility Excellent interpersonal and management skills Effective communicator with good written and oral reporting skills and excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels of the organization Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Excellent project planning and management skills Objective, rational and multidisciplinary thinking Courage to act upon convictions A high degree of integrity Provides candid feedback Ability to face up to problems quickly and take action A willingness to be selfcritical and learn from mistakes avoiding hubris Experience in providing technical direction in satellite command and control development Experience in defining, designing, and integrating a satellite control center or elements thereof Experience in bringing command and control system online and integrating it into the satellite control center Specific experience successfully working with and within large organizational infrastructures Expert knowledge of Java and Python scripting language Patience and tenacity to work with others with English as a second language Analytical skills combined with the capability to actively solve problems Ability to work error free in perceived high stress situations Display an ability and interest to continuously learn Keep a calm head in a stressful situation We Offer You A diverse workplace. For SES, diversity is more than a question of gender or race we welcome different minds and different skills. An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets. Opportunities to further grow and develop in a global and growing company we believe lifelong learning is key to bring the best of SES worldwide. A comprehensive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits. SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and the Export Administration Regulations EAR, andor other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324ba3, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Project Manager Space Projects
2018-08-28 16:27:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
You enjoy to organize, to be in control? You are able to lead and motive teams? You have a proven record in delivering software projects? You have experience within the European Space industry or you would eager to apply your previously gained management skills to Space related projects? Responsabilities Duties Main interface to clients for your project Leading project teams Financial control Schedule resource planning Contract Scope management Risk Management Mitigation Presales activities Support to Bid Sales functions Qualifications Experience University degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or other related discipline. Essential Skills 3 years experience in managing IT SW development projectsMotivated and driven, flexible and open, structured Team player Fluency in English Desirable Skills Practical experience within the European Space Industry Environment from cooperations with major organizations and prime industry stakeholders Practical experience with delivering solutions based on Space industry standard products like EGSCC, SCOS2000, SIMSAT Practical experience with Space Ground Segment, Ground Stations and Planning Systems Certified Project Management Qualifications Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations. About us Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice aerospace company for IT and engineering solutions and services. With more than 350 employees in Germany we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, diffrent cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork
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Project Manager space laser communications
2018-07-04 02:26:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. Role Responsibilities We are looking for a reliable and experienced Aerospace Project Manager with technical leadership skills to ensure consistent and highly satisfactory project delivery to augment our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing tracking realistic project plans in a fast paced, startup environment. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Managing all project deliverables to milestones, budget and resource. Ensuring work packages converge throughout the project working closely with a multidisciplinary team of varying experience levels. Managing risk throughout a multiyear project to ensure delivery and successful project outcome. Managing ESA European Space Agency interface, including project reporting, verbal and written communications. Supporting customer interactions for winning new work. Develop and mentor junior engineers in their project leadership skills and assist them in identifying and controlling risks to the projects progress. Review and update internal management and project reporting process, have significant influence on establishing new systems. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skillsexperience Must have Project Management experience from project definition to product deliverydemonstration. Familiarity with European Space Agency reporting and projectrelated processes. Experience with assessing and managing risks in aerospace projects. Have exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken. Exceptional presentation and customersupplier relationship management skills. Have at least a BSc degree in a science subject. Proficient English, positive attitude, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles, proactively push progress forward Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience with different space communication architectures, working on space communion projects. Experience managing, participating in drone test campaigns flying payload and platform Experience managing Cubesat development projects. Experience obtaining Airspace clearance and interacting with aviation authorities from various countries. International logistics management experience for both personal and hardware. Familiarity with ESA quality procedures. Strong commercial, industry experience. Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. HOW TO APPLY Please apply via httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr and select the roles youre interested in. If you have questions please drop us a line at applications at archangel dot works. If shortlisted, our HR team will be in touch to make further arrangements. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, Archangel Lightworks reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process earlier. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached We dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Agencies Please
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Project Manager Space Projects
2018-06-21 00:27:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
You enjoy to organize, to be in control? You are able to lead and motive teams? You have a proven record in delivering software projects? You have experience within the European Space industry or you would eager to apply your previously gained management skills to Space related projects? Responsabilities Duties Main interface to clients for your project Leading project teams Financial control Schedule resource planning Contract Scope management Risk Management Mitigation Presales activities Support to Bid Sales functions Qualifications Experience University degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or other related discipline. Essential Skills 3 years experience in managing IT SW development projectsMotivated and driven, flexible and open, structured Team player Fluency in English Desirable Skil Practical experience within the European Space Industry Environment from cooperations with major organizations and prime industry stakeholders Practical experience with delivering solutions based on Space industry standard products like EGSCC, SCOS2000, SIMSAT Practical experience with Space Ground Segment, Ground Stations and Planning Systems Certified Project Management Qualifications Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations. About us Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice aerospace company for IT and engineering solutions and services. With more than 350 employees in Germany we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, diffrent cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork
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Procurement Manager for Space Ground Segment Software
2018-06-05 12:26:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
As a member of the procurement team embedded within the UrtheDaily Constellation Ground Segment Program Management Office, the Supply Operations Manager will lead our external suppliers to ensure that services and products agreed are delivered on time, on cost and on quality. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities For specifically selected suppliers, the Supply Operations Manager will also be responsible for the direct subcontract management activities, including Being the primary interface and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and our company Preparing the tender process documentation including Request for Proposals and supporting the creation of Statement of Works and Service Level Agreements Being fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and delivering systems to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements Managing the SubcontractsRequisitionsPurchase OrdersInvoicing using the company ERP and CRM systems NetSuite Reporting on individual system status progress, technical issues, and Product Assurance issues Managing the flow of change requests and change notices to and from the supplier during this phase, in compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the contract Preparing for the formal progress reviews SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, DRB, executing the meeting at suppliers premises if necessary to assure development, test facility or delivery readiness, formally releasing the minutes and managing actions raised through to closure Conducting the acceptance and delivery process TRB DRB Undertaking all Product Assurance aspects through the procurement process Providing postdelivery support as requested by projects and perform lessons learned analyses with suppliers to drive continuous improvement objectives, through formal subcontract closure. In general terms, she would also be responsible for Representing the whole procurement organization to the UrtheDaily Ground Segment program and suppliers teams Leading the procurement team on the assigned projects to deliver on time, on cost and on quality for the supplied products or services Ensuring coherence between Programmes and Procurement matters and as such define and agree on the appropriate procurement approach Ensuring the flow down of the program requirements to the procurement Community Defining and negotiating procurement Work Packages with program teams Securing alignment and driving procurement resources so that bids and programs goals are achieved by respecting milestones and delivering on time, on cost and on quality in line with defined requirements Challenging procurement and projects teams to improve efficiency and execution Identifying and resolving issues impacting on the Programme schedule and implement corrective action plans as required. Consolidating and presenting dashboards and dedicated reporting, including claims, change management, nonquality cost, on quality oncost metrics, issues, risks opportunities Compile and submit cost brochures detailing Supply Management commitments Contributes to the exchange of information and lessons learned between projects of the UrtheDaily Ground Segment program Supports the Program Manager in evaluating and aligning workload, headcount planning, and Programmes budgets Communicates feedback from programs on procurement performance, and drive consequent improvement actions Ensure that procurement processes are correctly and consistently applied following up our Process Improvement Quality internal protocols. Education and Experience Diploma or degree in electrical, aerospace or mechanical engineering or similar education. Nice to have, Project Management Professional PMP certificate or similar. Minimum of six 6 years current experience in a Supply Chain Procurement role working in a complex engineering environment or experience in project management and supplier development. Mandatory in the Space sector or similar. Demonstrable experience in the project, procurement or product development management for complex spaceground segment software systems, or similar products Experience with institutions and agencies of Government and Industry e.g ESA, UKSA, DLR, CNES, ASI, INTA would be beneficial Negotiation level of English very advanced minimum C1 is required Very valuable previously experience Project Management Valuable Knowledge of Quality Systems environment Skills and Experience Honest and trustable. Strong work ethics. Excellent communication skills, able to influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders. Autonomous and Team player. Use to work with tight deadlines. Focus on results. High customer orientation Strong attention to detail. Highly organized, methodical and structured person. Excellent planning skills. Analytical skills. Focus on Quality and Improvement. Problemsolving skills. Flexible, Resilient. Use to work with diverse cultures and international team environment. Contract Detail Occasional travel may be required. Work place Tres Cantos Long term Contract
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