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Ground Stations Operations Engineer

2015-07-03 16:05:29| 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 Ground Stations Operations Engineer at EUMETSAT. Tasks The main control centre for satellite operations, data acquisition, processing, distribution and archiving is at the EUMETSAT Headquarters. There are various Ground Stations and backup centres located in Europe. Within the Operations Department, the RealTime Services and System Operations RSO Division is responsible for the endtoend system and mission operations, including ground stations, data and product processing, communications, and dissemination of the data and products to users. RSO also supports the Programme Preparation and Development Department PRD during the development of new programmes. The Key Person will be part of the RSO division but shall initially provide support to the PRD department for the development of the MTG Programme focussing on the ground stations and MC systems and 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 and their MC systems 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. The Key Persons main duties will include the support to Ground segment procurements for the future programmes including analysing concepts, requirements and designs Analysing and writing requirements for all aspects of future ground segments Definition, procurement and testing of ground station, satellite and associated ground segment MC functions for the MTG programme and future evolutions of existing programmes Review documentation and attend formal reviews as part of the procurement process Supporting and witnessing IVV testing for future programmes, and evolutions of existing ground stations Definition and maintenance of operations procedures, including 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 ground station anomalies, 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. Essential 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 three years experience in the procurement phase of ground stations for satellite monitoring and control and mission data reception, ideally in the Earth Observation domain At least three years experience in the definition, development, integration, acceptance testing, operations preparation and operations of ground segment monitoring and control systems including ground stations At least three years experience in defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems At least five years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Experience in the operational usage of ground stations monitoring and control software, its configuration and validation Experience with interfaces between ground station MC systems and a remote MC centre Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces including the Space Link Extension protocol and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Desirable requirements Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage MC systems such SCOS, EPOCH, LabView or equivalent HCIMMI design, usage and standards Database applications Spacecraft tracking techniques Firstline hardware and software failure diagnosis and correction Baseband operation, configuration interfacing with MC software Familiarity with the scheduling of Ground Station operations for Spacecraft support Experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Acquisition of instrument science data from LEO and GEO spacecraft Experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations Environment Experience of using configuration management systems Knowledge of both Windows Linux operating systems Other Information Start date is 1st January 2016 Fluency in English is mandatory The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen To apply online please visit httpwww.scisys.dewowirarbeitenspacekarrierespacejobs.html

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Kyocera breaks ground on Kyoto's largest solar power plant, on a golf course

2015-07-03 00:50:09| Semiconductors - Topix.net

Kyocera has broken ground on Kyoto's largest solar power plant-on an abandoned golf course. Golf courses have long been the bane of environmentalists, who consider them a waste of space and natural resources.

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Copernicus S3 Ground Segment System Engineer GSE

2015-07-02 16:05:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

For one of our main customers, EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for Copernicus S3 Ground Segment System EngineerGSE which shall support the Sentinel3 Operations with respect to EUMETSATs S3 Ground Segment maintenance and necessary evolutions, including the necessary coordination with the other S3 Ground Segments centres and Core Ground Stations at architectural and system engineering level and also for the related functions and interfaces with the EUMETSAT MultiMission Elements MMEs. In addition, the Ground Segment Engineer shall provide support to the AIV activities during the integration of the S3 ground Segment and shall coordinate the verification of the new systems and their interfaces into the EUMETSATs Sentinel3 ground segment. The Key Persons duties will include a range oftasks, including among others Preparing and providing support to the day to day operation and maintenance of the S3 Ground Segment Analysis and ground segment level testing of the facilities. Handling of the anomalies raised during the operation of the system Design of upgrades and configuration of changes for these facilities at overall ground segment level. The Key Persons will be the focal point when it comes to integrating the individual facilities into a ground segment system, covering all aspects of system integration and testing, including the EUMETSAT MultiMission Elements. Tasks under the responsibility of the Ground Segment System Engineer will also consist of the maintenance of an uptodate set of Design and Interface Control Documents for the operational systems, performing technical analysis of system architecture and specification for evolutions or major upgrades of the S3 Ground Segment. In support to operations, the Key Person may also be required to provide on call support as part of a team of maintenance engineers, especially for the S3 commissioning and initial operations phases. Experience and Education The consultant should have the following background At least 5 years of experience in the area of System Engineering for the development or major upgrades of Ground Segments of Earth Observation missions, or main components of them, based on large scale software systems. It is requested that the candidates have experience in supporting the operations and maintenance of operational Ground Segments or main components of them, as well as in the engineering evolutions of such components, with its test data and test tools, preferably in the area of 24h7d operational remote sensing satellites. Knowledge and experience is required in software development lifecycles, system testing for EO systems and the Ground System engineering processes and standards i.e. ECSS. And the following specific technical skills and experience Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS Experience in Data Processing Ground Segments which are designed and developed taking advantage by the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements System and Interfaces Engineering experience, in the frame of the development of new ground systems or major upgrades, for operational missions. Experience in Integration, Verification and Validation of Data Processing Ground Segments andor its major components. Good knowledge of at least 2 of the following and an overview of the others Networking Communications Monitoring and control of ground systems Near RealTime Data Processing Data dissemination and archiving Standbycallout support The following provisions shall apply for standby I callout support EUMETSAT will specify in advance, on a work package basis, the schedule and scope for standby support. Requests for standby support must be authorized by the EUMETSA T technical representative. During periods of standby support, the Consultant shall respond to calls by telephone or beeper outside normal working hours, and shall provide remote support to Operations. The Consultant may, by telephone, ascertain the nature of the problem but must be available, if required, to report to the Mission Control Centre within one hour of callout. In such a case the callout support will essentially aim at restoring the mission. Reporting The consultant will report to EUMETSAT Copernicus System and IIF Engineer also WP Manager of the different related Copernicus WPs.

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Ground Segment Engineer

2015-07-02 12:12:41| 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 Ground Segment Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Ground Segment Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. You will have the following responsibilities Support the Sentinel3 Operations with respect to Ground Segment maintenance AIV activities during the integration of the S3 ground Segment Verification of the new systems and their interfaces into the ground segment Supporting the operation and maintenance, the analysis and testing Act as focal point for integrating the individual facilities into a ground segment system, covering all aspects of system integration and testing, including endtoend testing of the overall ground segment Maintenance of an uptodate set of design documents and Interface Control Documents for the operational systems Technical analysis of system architecture and specification for evolutions or major upgrades of the S3 ground segment. Support to operations and provide on call support as part of a team of maintenance engineers for the S3 commissioning and initial operations phases. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University Degree in a relevant discipline Professional experience in system engineering for the development or major upgrades of EO related ground segments based on large scale software systems System and Interfaces Engineering or AIT experience for the development of major upgrades new ground systems in a 247 operational environment Good experience in ECSS, ISO, Software development related Ground System engineering processes and standards Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from October 2015 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 Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEDSC2670 before 13Aug15. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job

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ISS Payloads Operations Ground Segment Engineer mf

2015-07-02 10:08:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Space Applications Services develops hardwaresoftware systems and performs system engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes including the Internal Space Station ISS, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following immediately available position Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The candidate will provide support mainly in the area of the Payload Ground Segment coordination and evolution, under the authority of the Head of the Ground Segment Maintenance and Operations Section GS Service Lead. The candidate will interface directly with the USOC for the management and coordination of the UCOS GS matters and processes. The candidate will participate in GS processes such as identifying central GS service changes, ICD updates PIRN process and USOC GS infrastructure changes. The applicant will also support the ESA ISS PL Integration Managers for science and operations preparation activities, as well as supporting the Increment Managers in the areas of increment preparation and Certification of Flight Readiness CoFR. Specific responsibilities and tasks include Towards OL Integration Managers PIMs o Participation in reviews of payloads under development with major GS implications and the follow up of the implementation of new components of the USOC Ground Infrastructure. o Support to feasability assessments and payload testing. o Identification of GS changes for the new payloads and experiments. Towards Increment Management and Preparation o Interpretation of the Increment Requirements Document into implementable tasks. o GS integrated schedule maintenance for ground segment related aspects. o Provide support to the CoFR process by checking CoFR certificates. Towards USOCs o Support to the head of mission operations in the daytoday management of the USOC contracts. o Organisation of the process and the reviews leading to the USOC infrastructure Readiness. o Review and provision of comments to Ground Segment PIRNs on ICDs, and management of development and maintenance of USOC ICD with external User sites. o Follow up the performance of ground operations during routine operations, identification of problems and support to the specification of corrective actions. o Coordination and support to USOC operational readiness Tests. o Monitoring of USOC implementation, configuration status and documentation progress. o Participation to the GS Coordination meetings with industry, the GS Control Board, the USC management meetings, and increment preparation meetings. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Applicants should have a University degree ideally a master in engineering, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Knowledge of the International Space Station Programme is required. Good knowledge of Ground Segment processes and systems for spaceflight. Ability to work in a diverse team environment. Experience in the area of GS development and maintenance. Basic knowledge of Payload Operations in Columbus and in other segments of the ISS. Capacity to work independently. Fluent in English. How to apply Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for your application is 17th of July 2015. For additional information, please contact Mr. Thomas Peignier at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02 721.54.84 32 02 721.54.84

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