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Ground Segment LEO Configuration Management Engineer

2016-07-04 13:06:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

One of our space clients based in Germany is seeking a Ground Segment LEO Configuration Management Engineer to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and to work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports. Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary. Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes. Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items. Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits. Maintain up to date the configuration management databases. Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists. Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures. Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels. Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items under direct responsibility. Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements. Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects. Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function. Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable CM processes, procedures, guidelines. Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the corporate CM tool releases. Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements. Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues. In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall comply with policies, working practices and procedures. The set of applicable documents to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available to the Key Person at start of the duties. Education University degree in computer science or engineering, Experience The Key Person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems. Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated. The following skills are mandatory Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development. Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments. Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows. Experience of software development on a medium or large size project. Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI. Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders. The Key Person is also required to have The experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision. Very good team working skills and strong action achievement orientation. Demonstrated very good communication skills both in writing and speaking. Be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, in particular when applying, supporting and advertising processes and working practices. Have demonstrated very good skills in documenting all hisher artefacts. Be able to work calmly under stress. The Key Person shall have a high command of English both in writing and speaking. knowledge of French would be considered an advantage. The following will be considered as an advantage Experience acquired in the frame of European or International space projects. Administration of a configuration management or business process management tool. SQL programming on Oracle or Sybase, and scripting languages such as perl, python or vb.net. S.M.A.R.T requirements, software testing methodology and tools.

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FTSE 100 continues to gain ground

2016-07-04 09:25:25| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

UK shares start the week higher as the prospect of fresh stimulus measures from the Bank of England continues to buoy the market.

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Ground Segment Configuration Management Consultant

2016-07-01 18:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Job Description The Consultant will be integrated within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the Process Assurance and Management Support Division PRS. The general tasks of the Consultant will be to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and will work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks of the Consultant will include Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain up to date the configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews organised at EUMETSAT, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable EUMETSAT CM processes, procedures, guidelines Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the EUMETSAT corporate CM tool releases Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues. Requirements The Consultant shall have A University degree in computer science or engineering Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision, and conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner Fluency in English.

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Firefighters gain ground over devastating California blaze

2016-06-29 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: A burned out truck rests on a roadside after the Erskine Fire burned through Weldon, California. Reuters/Noah Berger left1 of 2right Firefighter Bryan Gant sprays water on a residence leveled by the Erskine Fire in South Lake, California, U.S. June 26, 2016. LOS ANGELES Firefighters in the foothills of central California have made significant gains against a blaze that has killed at least two people and destroyed scores of homes in a devastating start to the state's wildfire season, authorities...

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UK shares continue to recover ground

2016-06-29 09:37:43| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

UK shares continue to regain some of the ground lost in the wake of the Brexit vote, while the pound holds steady.

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