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Meteosat Mission Control Systems Operations Engineer
2017-08-03 14:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Do you have the engineering expertise to oversee mission control systems operations for all Meteosat Second Generation programmes? Can you help spearhead operations preparation for the next generation geostationary satellite systems? EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment, pulling together the resources of 30 Member States. We observe the atmosphere and ocean and land surfaces from Space using a system of satellites, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties. Developing the next generation of satellites, we look to shape our future. We are committed to delivering space programmes with our partners and can offer you the chance to work in an international environment, with team members from many European states and beyond. We are recruiting for an engineer, based within the Flight Operations Division at our base in Darmstadt, Germany. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, supervision and execution of mission control systems operations for all Meteosat Second Generation missions, supporting the provision of associated operational services and participating in the operations preparation for the next generation Meteosat MTG system. In this challenging and professionally rewarding role you will conduct operations of ground systems for Meteosat mission control including planning of operations, anomaly handling and investigation. You will maintain the operations procedures, system databases and other operations tools and products used to support Meteosat mission control systems and contribute to the management of interdependent systems. Evaluation and trend analysis to monitor performance of current mission control systems will also form part of your role, as will coordination, maintenance and monitoring across all our operational systems. You will help manage evolutions of Meteosat mission control systems to increase capacity, performance and efficiency, and to eliminate obsolescence. Looking to the future, you will support the commissioning, operations preparation, and implementation of the Meteosat Third Generation system and participate in the reengineering of mission control systems and operations preparation for the launch and commissioning of recurrent MTG spacecraft. Alongside a university degree in Engineering, Computing, Physics or equivalent you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience experience in operations and maintenance of operational satellite mission control systems, preferably based on SCOS andor Packet Utilisation Standards PUS experience in operations preparation and commissioning practical experience in supporting the development, formal verification and validation testing and operations preparation of an operational satellite system in the area of mission control good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas and issues clearly and concisely an ability to plan and implement activities, including prioritisation according to constraints, interdependencies, and opportunities. We offer attractive employment conditions, with a competitive salary, comprehensive health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance, if applicable. To learn more and apply online, please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN17 42. The closing date is 1st October 2017. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 30th October 2017. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.
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MOC Mission Operations Center Controller
2017-02-08 11:09:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SES is the worldleading satellite operator with a fleet of more than 50 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organizations worldwide. SES stands for longlasting business relationships, highquality service and excellence in the satellite industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements. SES holds a participation in O3b Networks, a next generation satellite network combining the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber. GovSat is a brand operated by LuxGovSat S.A., a publicprivate joint venture between the Luxembourg Government and SES, the worldleading satellite operator. Our mission is to provide secure, reliable and accessible satellite communication services for governments addressing the demand for connectivity resulting from defense and civilian security applications. GovSat introduces a new type of geostationary satellite aimed exclusively at government and defense users and our 247 secure operations with securitycleared personnel and experts will further support the demands of institutional and defense applications. MOC Mission Operations Center Controller Role Description Summary The position is responsible for the 247 support, management and monitoring of GovSat services, specifically supporting Governmental defence and CivilianInstitutional security communications. The incumbent is expected to take ownership, diagnose and resolve service anomalies in both the RF Payload and IP domains as part of a predefined incident management process. He She will also perform routine operational tasks such as spectral policing, trouble ticket management, service reporting and carrier lineup activities. As a member of a multiskilled shift team operating within a purpose built, GovSat Secure Missions Operations Centre, the incumbent will also support other GovSat operational systems involved in the service delivery chain. Primary Responsibilities Key Result Areas Maintain services to the highest possible standards, considering primarily service availability and quality through the use of automatic and manual monitoring and analysis systems Provide 247 service support to GovSat customers andor users Rotate shifts on 24hour duty, 7 days per week Ensure spectral policing of GovSat platforms and assets Operate GovSat managed platforms and associated networks global scope with the expectation of working with Network Management Systems NMS from multiples vendors in the IP domain Be accountable for the delivery of industry leading customer service Perform timely and effective troubleshooting and service recovery actions Perform line ups of uplinks as required Provide technical support to customers andor users Create operational reports and statistics as required Ensure the availability and preparedness of GovSat monitoring systems for Data services Liaise with and escalate to Engineering support when required Level 2 Perform other duties as required by management We offer you A diverse workplace, at GovSat we welcome different minds and different skills. An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. A competitive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits. Competencies Strong aptitude for a systems approach to problem solving, and good analytical skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong customer user focus High operational awareness Ability to work both in a team and independently as required the incumbent will act as a lone worker during some shifts Selfmotivation, attention to detail and accuracy Flexibility and stress resistance Flexibility in working times Strong ability to set priorities Willingness and drive to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills Willingness to foster innovation to develop the working environment Fluency in English and any other languages will be considered as an asset Qualification Experience At least a Bachelor Degree in Engineering Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications andor experience Minimum two years of work experience in the Telecommunication Industry Experience in operating satellite platforms, including VSAT and associated systems Good knowledge of satellite communications techniques, architecture and protocols Knowledge of satellite communications, networking andor IT systems Knowledge of RF Geolocation Understanding of IP networks and acquaintance with platforms and Internet infrastructure Working knowledge of Carrier Monitoring systems and functionality Working knowledge of systems and server infrastructure Other Key Requirements Comments Accurate reporting Understanding of the unique demands of working within the Governmental institutional area NATOEU Secret clearance are mandatory To apply click here
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System Operations Engineer Mission Performance Team Leader
2016-10-24 17:04:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Europes Meteorological Satellite Agency EUMETSAT would like to invite a hands on candidate wishing to progress their career within an international organisation to join their team. This is a challenging and rewarding role offering plenty of variety and scope for personal progression. You will take on a team leader role responsible for managing and coordinating the Mission Performance Team MPT. You will support multimission systems and their operations, ensuring the successful delivery of services from the current missions and contributing to the development of future EUMETSAT satellite systems. The focus of the MPT is on system operations and their monitoring reporting. This is an exciting and evolving role that would ideally suit someone who is able to work well both in a proactive and reactive environment, to ensure the continuity and evolution of the MTP activities. Along with a university degree or equivalent in a relevant subject you should have skillsexperience in each of the following areas Proven and extended experience of Endtoend system operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Operation of mission monitoring systems, and use of monitoring tools e.g. NAGIOS Definition, development, integration and acceptance testing of mission data monitoring systems Defining and implementing the verification and validation testing of ground segment systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams Experience of team andor project and technical management Proven ability to solve technical problems proactively and independently. All applicants must be a EUMETSAT member state national with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, knowledge of French would be considered advantageous. For more information or to apply please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int job ref VN 1649
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System Operations Engineer Mission Performance Team
2016-09-21 14:02:55| 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 Support for a System Operations Engineer required to operate EUMETSATs operational systems, with particular focus on realtime endtoend mission operations and the systems required to support and monitor them. This includes Event Monitoring GEMS, system endtoend monitoring SMART, user notification systems UNSUMS, system monitoring NAGIOS, GMC, system monitoring infrastructure MASIF, as well as support to the coordination and management of the overall system performance monitoring. The post is required for the routine operations phases of the current GEO MTP, MSG and LEO EPS, Sentinel3 and Jason missions, and to support the preparation of future missions, including MTG, EPSSG and Sentinel6 JasonCS. Please send your application to Ms Roxana Sasu at r.sasuvitrocisetbelgium.com Key Responsibilities As a member of RSO, the Key Person shall provide support to the mission performance of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS, as well as their evolution, as well as to the future programmes. Main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring User messaging systems configuration and operation Configuration of event monitoring and endtoend monitoring systems Monitoring infrastructure configuration and operation Multimission element and infrastructure operations Mission Performance System Evolutions for existing and new programmes, in particular for EPSSG and JasonCS The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the LEO GEO ground segments, as well as their evolution to include new programmes and system operations. The Key Person will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to mission performance operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. As part of the operations evolution, the key person will be responsible for the redesign and evolution of the mission performance systems to support existing and new programmes. The Key Person will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the MSG System, and the EPS CGS and OGS, particularly in the areas of system endtoend monitoring control and data flows. The Key Person will review any planned changes to the mission performance system configurations for LEO and GEO ground segments, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. The Key Person will provide support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs e.g. MetopC and MSG4, and for future operational programs now in development including Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. The key person will interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. The Key Person will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition, configuration and maintenance of endtoend monitoring and reporting systems Definition and maintenance of system 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 Liaison with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Support to the definition of Operations Service Specifications Interface with the systems maintenance teams and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes to the mission performance systems Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing of mission performance related system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of mission performance system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment Liaison with various department and divisions within EUMETSAT CM, QA, Management, Product Experts, User Services Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. Requirements In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes At least five years experience of endtoend system operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Experience at least three years in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems At least three years work experience in the operation and configuration of endtoend monitoring and reporting systems for Earth Observation data processing ground segments At least 3 years experience in the definition, development, integration and acceptance testing of mission data monitoring systems At least three years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have the following experience and skills Experience of procurement phases for new programmes. Experience of configuration and monitoring using NAGIOSOP5 Experience of software and system testing Experience with the definition and analysis of operational user requirements Experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS Eamiliarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Windows Unix Linux operating systems. 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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MTG Satellite Simulator and Mission Operations Facility MOF Tools Engineer
2016-08-30 18:05:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a MTG Satellite Simulator and Mission Operations Facility MOF Tools Engineer to support the MTG ground segment team at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support to the maintenance of MTG Mission Operations Facility requirement specification in the area of MTG Mission Operations Facility tools and liaison with the operational users for the definition of the requirements baseline. Follow up the MTG Mission Operations Facility tools procurement to make sure that the delivery fits the intended purpose. Follow up the MTG Mission Operations Facility satellite simulator procurement to make sure that the delivery fits the intended purpose. Support the MTG ground segment team, the Mission Operations Facility manager, the ground segment manager and the SATSIM procurement manager. Interact with suppliers and partner organisations. Participation to the Reviews for the satellite simulator as well as the Mission Operations Facility tools and interfacing facilities. Participation test conduction and or witnessing to MTG satellite simulator as well as the Mission Operations Facility tools testing and related activities on facility as well as on system level. Analysis of test results and test reports on satellite simulator, Mission Operations Facility as well as on system level in particular with respect to their suitability for requirement verification and validation. Generation of test plans procedures for in house testing. Track the Mission Operations Facility tools test results, test reports and requirement verification status. Cloning and installation of the MTG satellite simulator as well as the Mission Operations Facility tools at EUMETSAT, while fulfilling the configuration management requirements. Verification of correct satellite simulator as well as Mission Operations Facility installation. Monitor and, where applicable, steer the lifecycle for all related anomaly reports ARs nonconformance reports NCRs. Develop, including design, documentation, coding and testing of dedicated Mission Operations Facility tools not externally procured based on input requirement documentation. This task includes the involvement interaction with the final users, participation to relevant reviews and answering of RIDs generated. Operation of the MTG satellite simulator during Mission Operations Facility test campaigns. Provision of support to other users of the MTG satellite simulator Mission Operations Facility tools. Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. Preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings. Analysis, review and generation of any relevant MTG documentation. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated experience of 5 years in the following Mission Operations System specifications development and or procurement within a space system. Spacecraft simulator development, installation, testing and handson operation. In depth knowledge of SIMSAT. Software development in JAVA. Eclipse RCP RAP. GIT SVN Version Control software. AIV related activities test procedure generation, requirements verification and validation, test report generation. Anomaly reports ARs nonconformance reports NCRs handling, investigation and discussion with clients as well as the supplier. SW development under UNIX Linux operating system. The following skills would be highly desirable ECSS Space Engineering Standards, in particular those related to Mission Control and SW engineering. Satellite TM TC Database design, implementation and testing. Satellite Ground Operations Preparation. Spacecraft routine operations. In depth knowledge of MICONYS SCOS 2000, FARC, PARC, etc. based Monitoring and Control Subsystems. IBM DOORS. Configuration Control software e.g. Dimensions. 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 21092016. 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 and NATO.
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