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System and Ground Stations Operations Preparation Engineer mw
2016-10-19 12:05:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium, a Vitrociset Group company, can claim almost 30 years of experience in the field of space operations engineering activities, starting in 1982 with the European Space Agency. Today Vitrociset Belgium is the Corporate Groups center of gravity for the Space activities in central Europe. With the headquarter located in Belgium and permanent offices presence close to ESAs centers ESOC D, ESTEC NL and ESAC SP, the company offers you major opportunities at its many sites abroad, an international environment and assignment to prestigious clients ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, ASTRIUM. Summary of the role The Key Person will support the RSO division but shall initially provide support to the PRD department for the development and operations preparation of the MTG Programme focusing on system and ground station aspects, ensuring they are brought to a suitable level for the transition of the programme into routine operations. The role comprises a range of tasks across a number of different departments within EUMETSAT so the Key Person will need a broad knowledge of operational ground segments and how the ground stations fit into the general scheme. The Key Person shall also support the routine operations of the existing MTP, MSG and EPS ground stations, as well as their future evolutions. Please send your application to Ms Roxana Sasu at r.sasuvitrocisetbelgium.com Deadline 01.11.2016 Key Responsibilities System and Ground segment operations preparation activities Ground segment procurements for the future programmes including acceptance and validation phase Review documentation and attend formal reviews as part of the procurement process Supporting and witnessing IVV testing for future programmes Definition and maintenance of operations procedures, including system and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Day to day operations of current and future ground stations including daytoday planning, monitoring and first line anomaly investigations Processing and coordination of system and ground segment anomalies in particular but not limited to ground stations , their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Analysis of ground station obsolescence, and upgrade paths within a 247 operations environment Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations and Engineering Teams. The tasks assigned to the Key Person will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and deliverable outputs expected. In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. Requirements In addition to having a university degree in a relevant technical discipline or the equivalent work experience, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least three years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment at least three years experience in the routine operations of satellites preferably in an earth observation environment experience of the preparation and use of operational procedures, databases, displays and documentation Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience in the procurement phase of ground segments for satellite monitoring and control and mission data reception, ideally in the Earth Observation domain experience of document management and configuration control processes experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment experience in defining user interfaces for operations HMI, reports etc. While the official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French, the working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language. The Key Person shall possess the following skills Autonomy and Resourcefulness Work proactively in an individual or team environment, with the minimum of supervision Perform effectively under high workloads and be able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. Conducting activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under stress. Teamwork Integrity Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Work in, and where necessary lead, small teams Value and respect other opinions, treat others fairly, encouraging participation Accept criticism positively and be willing to adapt and change working methods. Planning and Organisation Prepare critical activities in advance and in detail, to be shared for review and approval prior to the actual execution of the work. Coordinate and communicate activities with key stakeholders management, operators, quality assurance, configuration management Problem Solving Innovation Take ownership of problems through to effective resolution Develop initiatives to resolve underlying issues that go beyond the immediate problem Take steps to minimise risks in both the near and longterm. Communication Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people and to influence at all levels. Have excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to deliver a message such that it generates learning and understanding. Please be advised that by submitting your CV or other content to us, you agree to the administration, processing and storage of any personal data for the purposes of recruitment processes. The agreement covers the processing of personal data by Vitrociset Belgium even after finishing the recruitment process to submit further proposals for employment and may be revoked at any time. Come and join us! More information at httpwwww.vitrocisetbelgium.com
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Senior Satellite System Development Engineer
2016-10-19 11:03:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. POST Senior Satellite System Development Engineer in the Management Project Control Support Office, Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report directly to the Head of the Management and Project Control Support Office in the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department TIAP, and will, in particular, be responsible for developing, coordinating and supporting satellite systems development planning and progress measurement activities related to TIAP programmes. The incumbent will, in particular, be responsible for actively supporting projects in setting up and maintaining credible master design and development plans and schedules with industry and partners consolidating and further developing the departments expertise in telecommunications satellite systems design and development planning and progress measurement, ensuring that lessons learnt are considered across all projects in the department consolidating and further developing planning and control procedures to provide the department with full visibility over the progress and proactive management of all the departments projects consolidating and further developing robust planning and progress measurement requirements tailored for PrivatePublicPartnership programmes managed by the department assisting in the preparation of tender documents, in particular with respect to scheduleplanning requirements, and ensuring that planning and progress measurement requirements flow down properly in ITTs and RFQs issued by the department participating in Tender Evaluation Boards supporting project teams in negotiations with industry supporting ESAlevel reviews and regular master planning reviews at project level supporting the establishment and implementation of risk management procedures and risk registers, identifying potential problem areas, and proposing and supporting mitigation actions assisting in the preparation and assessment of Preliminary Project Plans preparing ad hoc reports as required. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, together with extensive experience in space project development at industry level from inception through to launch. Experience of working in telecommunications, especially with telecommunications operators, would be an asset. Candidates must have technical knowledge of or experience in resources and activities planning, project management, risk management and procurement. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate good relationship management, negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to process and summarise large amounts of information and identify trends, and to apply analytical and sound judgment in resolving problems. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 25 November 2016. Applications from external candidates should preferably be made online at the ESA website www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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SDI, Saab to deploy event management system for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in US
2016-10-19 01:00:00| Airport Technology
IT systems integrator SDI Presence has been selected as a key subcontractor to prime contractor Saab Sensis, which will deploy a new event management system (EMS) for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the US.
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AIV System Engineer
2016-10-18 19:04:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Main responsibilities The AIV System Engineer will ensure support in Airbus DS, in Bremen after a training period at ESTEC, Noordwijk NL. Relocation of activities to ESTEC, Noordwijk NL will be requested, should it be required by the evolution of the project. The duties of this post will include Follow up on a daily basis of the timely execution of the EM 1 assembly , integration and test activities Follow up of the timely and successful implementation of the qualification test plan at EM1 vehicle level Follow up of the timely and successful implementation of the acceptance test plan of the EM1 Equipment and subsystems reviews for what concern the AIV activities Tracking and review of all the test reports from the EM1 verification plan and the resolution of encountered anomalies Main milestones review meetings of the EM 1 Master Schedule Follow up of the EM2 assembly, integration and test activities in parallel to the EM1 campaigns Obtain from Airbus delivery managers the subcompanies AIV activity progress against the critical path for subsystemsequipment and report to the project Report activity progress against the critical path of EM 1 assembly , integration and test activities Other duties in the area of competence as may be required. In particular activity of the main person may include ensuring support to working groups where the MPCVESM Baseline, Verification and AIT Section is involved. participation to the preparation and the publication of internal and external documents, including editing and proofreading data collection, extraction from various Corporate applications e.g. SAP, PRISMA and from various internal sources and data consistency checking and coherence analysis. Ideal candidate In addition to having an Engineering PhD or Masters in a relevant area, the key person shall have at least 4 years of experience in aerospace engineering supporting Assembly, Integration and Verification activities. In addition, background and experience in other space projects definition and implementation of AIV activities is also required. The key person is expected to demonstrate excellent planning, organization, interpersonal and communications skills to be able to follow industrial assembly, integration and test activities. The candidate shall have a demonstrated ability to work within a complex programme structure. The working language is English, and therefore an excellent command of this language is required both writing and speaking. Knowledge of German language is an asset. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands and for Germany or be EU EEA nationals. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 80,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 100,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you
Microwave Instrument System Engineer
2016-10-18 17:04:42| 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 Microwave Instrument System Engineer to support our customer in the Netherlands. Microwave Instrument System Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Engineering Support to Earth Observation Mission team, insert teamdepartment name here, you will work in liaison with a team of engineers, Your task will include Developmentacquisition, validation and maintenance of performance assessment tools for various spaceborne microwave instruments encompassing both active radars and passive radiometers instruments Technical support to the assessment of the instrument performance Technical support to translation of missionobservation requirements to instrument requirements improvement and maintenance of data processing tools. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering or physics with background in microwave instruments for remote sensing Many years experience in instrument system and performance modelling as well as digital signal processing techniques Proven understanding of the modelling of wave interactions with the atmosphere and surface scattering Good familiarity with programming languages and computer programs such as Python, MatLAB, ADS, Excel, etc. Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2017 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 Micheline Blisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job NO3279 before 08Nov16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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