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Consultancy Support for Ground Segment System Engineering 1313076
2013-09-05 14:37:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Consultancy Support for Ground Segment System Engineering 1313076 Job Description The Consultant will carry out tasks which support activities related to Phase B of the EPSSG programme and Phase CD of the MTG programme in the area of ground segment engineering. The ground segments of these programmes consist of TTC and payload acquisition ground stations, mission control systems, data processing and archiving facilities, data dissemination facilities and the associated network elements. The Consultant will perform typical system engineering activities such as Requirements engineering, which consists in requirement analysis and validation, requirement allocation, and requirement maintenance. Design, build and configuration which results in a physical architecture, described by its complete functional, physical and software characteristics. System analysis, which is performed for the purpose of resolving requirements conflicts, decomposing and allocating requirements, assessing system effectiveness. Performance of trade studies for assessing effectiveness, risk, cost and planning. Planning for integration and verification, which final objective is to demonstrate that the deliverables conform to the specified requirements. The consultant, as a minimum, shall accomplish the tasks identified hereafter. In support of Phase B Support the generation, refinement and management of the GS system requirements in the Ground Segment Requirements Document, including analysis of the system level requirements and design, requirements tracing and justification. Support the refinement and maintenance of the ground segment functional model. Support the definition of the Ground Segment architecture addressing the overall design of the ground segment system and its physical elements, including the GS deployment view, and generation of the associated architectural design documentation. Perform analyses architectural tradeoffs, technical budgets, risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering, and contribute to the GS design justification and GS Technical Budgets documents. Support to the decomposition of the GS System into procurement elements including allocation of requirements and functions from GS system level, and contribution to the element level requirements, especially requirements common to all elements. Support the identification and definition of GS external interfaces, and internal interfaces between the different GS elements, and their documentation in ICDs. Support the generation of IVV related concepts and documents, including integration and verification plans and preliminary verification control documents. In support of Phase CD Support the completion of the detailed design of the ground segment system, including analyses architectural tradeoffs, system technical budgets, risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering. Support the management of the requirements baseline, including for changes, deviations and waivers and evaluation of impact on element baselines. Support to GS element level activities, especially review of element level designs, ensuring coherency and consistency between the elements and the GS system level. Support to finalisation and subsequent maintenance of the ground segment internal interfaces definition Support to studies internal or external and the evaluation of their results, and related engineering proposals for the ground segment detailed design. Support to the performance of elements design for internally developed elements. Support to preparation of the ground segment system and constituent parts assembly, integration and verification detailed planning. General Support to the preparation of, and participation in, phase reviews. Participation in reviews and meetings at system, ground segment system and element level. Support to the preparation and maintenance of schedule, resource allocations and work breakdown structures for the GS system engineering activities. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in the domain of engineering or science. Fluency in English. At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the following areas and disciplines Extensive experience in the specification, design including functional analysis and modelling, implementation, integration, and verification of large and complex Earth Observation ground segments. Experience in the preparation of ground segment requirements and design documentation. Experience in system engineering practices and processes, especially in the field of space systems engineering, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes. Detailed knowledge of at least 2 of the following and a good overview of the others Networking Communications Ground Stations Near RealTime Data Processing chains Satellite and ground segment control systems The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The Key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in data archive retrieval and data dissemination systems. Experience in management and traceability of complex requirements structure experience with DOORS administration. Experience in the use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities e.g. CORE, Enterprise Architect. Experience in Model Based System engineering techniques and tools. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 07 October 2013 Start of Work 01 January 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 07 October 2013
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Ground Stations Engineer fm
2013-09-03 12:36:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators 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 supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Ground Stations Engineer fm at Eumetsat. Tasks EUMETSATs Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department and in particular the System Engineering and Projects SEP Division is providing support to the development of new programmes. In this context, support is provided to the development of the Ground Segment for MTG Meteosat Third Generation, GMES Global Monitoring for Environment Security Sentinel 3, Jason CS, EPS SG EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation, which will ensure continuity of service to the current operational programmes MSG and EPS at the end of their life. Within the System Engineering and Projects Division SEP, the Ground Stations Team GSt, composed of approximately 10 people, is responsible for all engineering activities of the Ground Stations allocated to the various programs within the various tasks, the GSt Team supports EUMETSATs Operations Department OPS, concerning the Ground Stations maintenance and evolution. The Key person shall work in the SEP Division of the TSS Department as a member of the Ground Stations Team GSt supporting MTP, MSG, EPS and Jason 2 Routine Operations as well as MTG operation preparation. The Key person shall perform the following tasks Investigation and rectification of anomalies reported by the operationsmaintenance team Interface with the maintenance services providers at a technical level Reporting on the performance of the Ground Stations and associated systems together with a status report of any ongoing activities Attendance at the relevant coordination meetings to plan and schedule Ground Station activities ensuring compliance with Operational activities and constraints Provision of Ground Stations support to operations during critical mission phases, pre and post launch i.e. SVT, LEOP, IOT and contingency Maintenance of operational Ground Stations procedures, databases and documentation in accordance with the configuration management and quality assurance practices Provision of technical support during the creation of maintenance agreements and contracts Assist with the preparation or evaluation of proposals for modificationsimprovements to the Ground Stations and associated equipment Planning and scheduling the implementation, testing and validation phases of any modificationsimprovements Essential requirements The Key person shall have, as mandatory, the following experience and background In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Operations and Maintenance of Large Ground Stations andor Ground Stations EngineeringIntegration used for GEO andor LEO missions. The Key person shall have experience in the following area Ground Station design, integration and testing, particularly in the areas of Antenna, RF, Base Band and Tracking subsystems, including the generation of Requirement definition and ICD specifications Operation and configuration of various types of Baseband equipment including integrated TTC and ranging systems i.e. Cortex type and High Data Rate Modulators and Demodulators Maintenance and Operation of large Ground Stations particularly in Local and Remote MC including databases and automated procedures, redundancy management, Site Infrastructure and liaison with Service providers Analogue and digital modulationdemodulation schemes used on the Ground to Space interface for TTC, Mission data transmission and Data Collection Systems Execution of Spacecraft interface verification testing, prior to launch in support of the SVT, and post launch in the form of RF IOT as part of Spacecraft Commissioning The Key person should be used to working proactively within a small team, being able to work with the minimum of supervision. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The ability to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, and working calmly and correctly under stress, is essential. The key person shall have good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances with the operational team. Desirable skills In addition, the knowledge and experience of some of the following subjects would be considered as a distinct advantage Implementation of relevant ECSS standards and CCSDS recommendations concerning Space Link Services and Space Link Extension SLE protocols Commercial satellite and micro wave data links Basic knowledge of WAN, LAN and TCPIP protocol In Orbit Test I.O.T. systems deployment Other Information Fluency in English is mandatory Standby callout support and shift weekend work will be required occasionally Travel within Europe may be necessary Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Foreseen starting date is 01 January 2014 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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Team Leader Ground Stations Engineering
2013-09-03 10:35:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 27 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. EUMETSAT is now embarking on a new and challenging development programme called EPSSecond Generation EPSSG, shaping the future of Europe in meteorology and climate monitoring, after the highly successful EPSMetop programme. Team Leader Ground Stations Engineering REF. VN1318 Playing a central role within our System Engineering and Projects Division, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and engineering of Ground Station and Space to Ground IF upgrades in line with users evolving needs. This will involve managing a team of engineers covering all critical areas of competence, whilst ensuring we retain the technical edge and representing the organisation at a number of key industry forums. In particular, you will support operational activities by securing the continued availability of our systems and you will oversee the rapid correction of nonconformances and anomalies, plus a managed approach to obsolescence. You will also put in place a longterm engineering and maintenance strategy that maximises availability whilst driving down costs. Highly experienced in ground stations engineering andor maintenance, you will be familiar with established system engineering standards such as ECSS and well versed in the full system development lifecycle. Equally importantly, you should be skilled in contract management spanning antennas, MC, SS and more, capable of controlling the engineering process from requirements definition through to verification, and adept at influencing diverse stakeholders. Equipped with a university degree or equivalent in a relevant disciplineIt is also vital that you have a sharp and analytical mindset, proven people management experience and strong interpersonal skills. Finally, it is essential that you can work effectively in English and that you also have a basic command of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, plus extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 20 October 2013 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 . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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Consultancy Support for Ground Segment System Engineering
2013-09-03 10:35:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced Engineers from the Satellite Industry for a full time position based in the area of Darmstadt. Description The Consultant will carry out tasks which support activities related to Phase B of the EPSSG programme and Phase CD of the MTG programme in the area of ground segment engineering. The ground segments of these programmes consist of TTC and payload acquisition ground stations, mission control systems, data processing and archiving facilities, data dissemination facilities and the associated network elements. The Consultant will perform typical system engineering activities such as Requirements engineering, which consists in requirement analysis and validation, requirement allocation, and requirement maintenance Design, build and configuration which results in a physical architecture, described by its complete functional, physical and software characteristics System analysis, which is performed for the purpose of resolving requirements conflicts, decomposing and allocating requirements, assessing system effectiveness Performance of trade studies for assessing effectiveness, risk, cost and planning Planning for integration and verification, which final objective is to demonstrate that the deliverables conform to the specified requirements. Task The consultant, as a minimum, shall accomplish the tasks identified hereafter. In support of Phase B Support the generation, refinement and management of the GS system requirements in the Ground Segment Requirements Document, including analysis of the system level requirements and design, requirements tracing and justification Support the refinement and maintenance of the ground segment functional model Support the definition of the Ground Segment architecture addressing the overall design of the ground segment system and its physical elements, including the GS deployment view, and generation of the associated architectural design documentation Perform analyses architectural tradeoffs, technical budgets, risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering, and contribute to the GS design justification and GS Technical Budgets documents Support to the decomposition of the GS System into procurement elements including allocation of requirements and functions from GS system level, and contribution to the element level requirements, especially requirements common to all elements Support the identification and definition of GS external interfaces, and internal interfaces between the different GS elements, and their documentation in ICDs Support the generation of IVV related concepts and documents, including integration and verification plans and preliminary verification control documents. In support of Phase CD Support the completion of the detailed design of the ground segment system, including analyses architectural tradeoffs, system technical budgets, risk analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the design for all aspects related to system engineering Support the management of the requirements baseline, including for changes, deviations and waivers and evaluation of impact on element baselines Support to GS element level activities, especially review of element level designs, ensuring coherency and consistency between the elements and the GS system level Support to finalisation and subsequent maintenance of the ground segment internal interfaces definition Support to studies internal or external and the evaluation of their results, and related engineering proposals for the ground segment detailed design Support to the performance of elements design for internally developed elements Support to preparation of the ground segment system and constituent parts assembly, integration and verification detailed planning. General Support to the preparation of, and participation in, phase reviews. Participation in reviews and meetings at system, ground segment system and element level. Support to the preparation and maintenance of schedule, resource allocations and work breakdown structures for the GS system engineering activities. In the performance of these tasks, the Consultant shall comply with the applicable rules of the EUMETSAT Directory of Instructions DI and the EUMETSAT Management System EMS, the applicable organisational and divisional management standards, and also with the relevant working practices and procedures as well as the organisational and divisional documentation management procedures. The set of applicable rules and working practice to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available at start of the duties in EUMETSAT. The tasks to be assigned to the Consultant will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. Profile MANDATORY SKILLS The Consultant shall have a university degree or equivalent in the domain of engineering or science, together with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the following areas and disciplines Extensive experience in the specification, design including functional analysis and modelling, implementation, integration, and verification of large and complex Earth Observation ground segments Experience in the preparation of ground segment requirements and design documentation Experience in system engineering practices and processes, especially in the field of space systems engineering, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes Detailed knowledge of at least 2 of the following and a good overview of the others o Networking Communications, o Ground Stations, o Near RealTime Data Processing chains, o Satellite and ground segment control systems DESIRABLE BUT NOT MANDATORY ADDITIONAL SKILLS The following experience would represent additional assets Experience in data archive retrieval and data dissemination systems Experience in management and traceability of complex requirements structure experience with DOORS administration Experience in the use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities e.g. CORE, Enterprise Architect Experience in Model Based System engineering techniques and tools The Key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English is required. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. Location Darmstadt, Germany Application deadline 09102013 If you are interested, please send your WORD EUROPASS format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager to careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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