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Ground Station Operations Engineer

2016-10-20 14:04:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you an experienced Operations Engineer looking to join an evolving and dynamic environment within an international space organisation? If so, Europes Meteorological Satellite Agency EUMETSAT would love to hear from you. This is a challenging role offering variety and personal development, you will be coordinating the routine operations as well as supporting the future evolution of the EUMETSAT Ground Stations and externally provided ground station services. Working within a growing team of 46 engineers, you will act as deputy to the Ground Stations Team Manager. This is an interfacing role so you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Along with a University degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, candidates shall ideally have the following skillsexperience. Proven experience of ground station operations in a 247 realtime spacecraft operations environment Proven experience in the procurement, development, verification and validation of ground stations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams Experience of technical team andor project management Experience in international cooperation with external entities will be considered an advantage Familiarity with ground segment systems procurement andor developments is highly desirable. All applicants must be a EUMETSAT member state national with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, a 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 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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EPSSG Overall Ground Segment Integration and Verification Support mw

2016-10-18 19:04:29| 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. Please send your application for this position to Ms Roxana Sasu at r.sasuvitrocisetbelgium.com Deadline 27.10.2016 Summary of the role The holder of this post supports the Integration and Verification IV activities of the EPS SG Overall Ground Segment OGS. During the EPSSG OGS development, the holder of this post will typically be involved in tasks related to the planning, preparation and execution of OGS IV activities and following up assessing IV activities performed as part of the OGS procurements. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the production of all OGS IV documents during Phase C, and their implementation in Phase D Update and maintain the OGS IV related schedule in coordination with Project Control Coordinate the IV approach with the System team to ensure coherence and completeness of the EPSSG OGS and System level approaches Follow and assess the IVV approach of all contributing elements of the OGS and ensure compatibility with the overall OGS IV Plan Establish and maintain the verification control mechanisms Ensure accurate metrics on IV progress are maintained Ensure implementation of the OGS IV plan through lower level test documentation, processes, test execution and relevant OGS reviews Attend sub segment IVV tests as observer, witnessing tests where requirements are verified Identify and support the acquisition of all necessary Test Tools and Test Data Support validation activities managed by the EPSSG System Team Report on a weekly and monthly basis to GS Management. These activities will involve interactions with other EUMETSAT teams, EUMETSAT partners and industrial contractors. Travel within Europe may have to be undertaken. Requirements University degree in engineering e.g. space or software engineering, or equivalent At least 5 years of general experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space At least 3 years of involvement in the preparation andor execution of IV activities at Ground Segment level of such Systems Experience with the preparation of test plans, test specifications andor test procedures, prepared for IV of such Systems Experience of multi level verification processes and implementation Familiarity with procurement and use of Test Tools and Test Data Strong interpersonal and team working skills, flexibility, and strengths in analysis and pragmatic judgement are required Good computing skills with strong experience withability to use MS Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, etc.. The following would be additional assets Proficiency in using DOORS Knowledge of systems development lifecycle Knowledge of ECSS standards. 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 Satcom Ground Segment Engineer

2016-10-17 15:04:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA Group is currently recruiting a Senior Satcom Ground Segment Engineer to support the activities in the Ground Technology and Products Section in the Telecommunication Satellite Domain at our clients premises in Harwell, UK. Tasks and Activities You will be responsible for the management of activities devoted to the design and development of satellite communication systems and ground segment technology and products. The scope of work shall include Coordinate the initiation of activities related to technology and product design and development for the telecommunication ground segment. Evaluation, negotiation, monitoring and control of contracts and activities related to technology and product development for satellite telecommunication ground segments. Monitor market and technology trends and developments in the area of satellite communication ground segments Provide input for the Department Business Intelligence management system Support TIA Communication activities in line with the ESA TIA Communication Policy rules. Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Minimum 7 years of industry experience in the design and development of satellite telecommunications user or ground segment products and technologies. Experience in satcom ground segment architectures for broadcasting, broadband, trunking, backhauling and mobile applications. Experience in the definition and implementation of ground solutions for satcom mobile systems Expertise in some or all of the following areas Terminal modem design FPGA and ASIC Communication protocols including quality of service aspects, upper layer techniques in IP and networking, air interface techniques, RF and Microwave including LNAs, SSPAs, TWTAs, filters, frequency converters, Ground antennas for both fixed and mobile SatCom systems 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 30112016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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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Ground System Integration and Validation Support

2016-10-14 13:04:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a candidate to perform Ground System Intergration and Validation Support in the European Ground System Common Core EGSCC Project. Tasks The requested services relate to the setup and management of the system level integration and validation activities of the EGOSCC based applications. The European Ground Systems Common Core EGSCC is a European initiative to develop a common infrastructure to support space systems monitoring and control in pre and postlaunch phases for all mission types. This is expected to bring a number of benefits, such as the seamless transition from spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Testing AIT to mission operations, reduce cost and risk, support the modernisation of legacy systems and promote the exchange of ancillary implementations across organizations. The main tasks to be accomplished by the service team are Contribute to the definition of the System Development Environment SDE requirementsprocesses related to the build, integration, installation and deployment of EGOSCC applications Collection of technical requirements with SDE service providers for the setup of the EGOSCC integration and validation environment Definition, setup and management of the EGOSCC build, integration and validation environment Definition and management of the EGOSCC reference configurations and tailoring data Definition and management of system level integration and validation test scenarios Definition and management of automated integration processes covering build, installation, deployment of EGOSCC applications Development of custom adapters and test doubles supporting the progressive integration and validation of EGSCC Integration Releases and associated EGOSCC product releases Progressive definition, setup and execution of system level validation scenarios of EGSCC Integration Releases and associated EGOSCC product releases Troubleshooting of problems identified in the course of the integration and validation activities Essential requirements The following expertise and background is required Master degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline Excellent knowledge of the Java language Concrete understanding of the principles of component based software engineering Good working knowledge of the following Java frameworks OSGi, Blueprint, Pax Exam, Maven. Good working knowledge of the Eclipse development environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Service provision will be exclusively in English Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Familiarity with the relevant ground data systems applications and associated test Environment Familiarity with scripting languages e.g. Groovy Familiarity with continuous integration activities and tooling Desirable requirements The following experience is considered highly desirable Prior knowledge of the EGSCC Prior knowledge of the ESOC systems, in particular Mission Control System and Ground Station Monitoring and Control System. Experience in working in a team Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Other Information Start date is January 2017 This position is offsite office based with access to ESOC technical facilities as required. This position is part time, approximately 80 FTE. To apply online please visit www.scisys.despacejobs

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