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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer 2 positions

2016-07-21 20:07:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer 2 positions You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The Key person shall work in the Operations and Services to Users Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team, where depending on the level of experience, skills and overall team needs, responsibility will be taken for the operations of inorbit subsystems andor instruments, as well as for the operations preparation and operational conduct of inorbit verification for those subsystems and instruments on the MetopC satellite. Furthermore, this may also include support to the onboard software management, simulator configuration, automation of routine analysis or other activities included within the scope of activities of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall establish effective working interfaces with the satellite operations activities of other operations engineers and analysts, and external teams responsible for mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, the key person shall support system and operations preparation activities for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for JasonCS Sentinel6. The key person shall be required to support operations during normal working hours, as well as support the oncall operations engineer rota, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Spacecraft Operations Team on a 247 basis. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B Provision of operational expertise to platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition of additional automated analysis and checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESA and Industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support the definition and eventual execution of MetopA inorbit technology testing and endoflife operations. Support to the operations preparation and early operations of MetopC Update, verify and validate the subsystem or instrument procedures and associated operational documentation for MetopC, including support to Satellite System Validation Tests and other Ground Segment Validation Testing. Participate in MetopC Satellite InOrbit Verification Testing. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the JasonCS Sentinel6 development. Your Profile In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have the following experience and skills Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilization Standard, customization and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Any programming skills in particular Python is used to support automated routine telemetry analysis. The candidate should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organized and efficient manner with minimum supervision. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognize opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. The official languages 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 and have a knowledge of the other. Good communication skills would be also an advantage. REFERENCE 16212703 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 16th August 2016 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies.

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2016-07-21 17:38:00| Coatings World Breaking News

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Sentinels

2016-07-21 16:06:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

As a long standing service provider to the European Space Agency, Thorn Satellite Data Services Thorn SDS is looking to fill an Engineering position, based in Darmstadt. We are offering an attractive salary along with a generous relocation package if required. With offices in both the UK and Germany, Thorn SDS is able to offer firstclass support and guidance throughout the application process from start to finish, developing long lasting relationships with each and every one of our candidates. A new opportunity has arisen for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support the Sentinel project. The primary area of responsibility is to support the Sentinel5P SOM in the preparation, implementation and execution of the LEOP and Commissioning phases, mainly in the areas of platform subsystems and Mission Planning, but extended to other areas as required. Typical tasks and responsibilities will include Support the SOM in the validation of the FOP in the volumes indicated by the SOM Support the SOM in FOS integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP and Commissioning operations support as required Applicants will require Adequate experience in spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge, including FDIR, in particular for the platform and overall view of the Spacecraft systems engineering Adequate experience with Packet Utilisation Standard Adequate experience in working in an operational environment Adequate experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Basic experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behavior of complex systems Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and preoperational phase Commissioning specially within the Sentinels missions Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Some experience with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Some experience with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Some knowledge of Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels Adequate experience using TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible spacecraft subsystem knowledge and good knowledge of Data Handling and TTC subsystems. Ground Segment knowledge and good knowledge of OBSM is required. Applicants will need good operational experience, along with a familiarity with SCOS2000, operational simulators and experience with prelaunch activities, launch campaigns and with MOIS tools. All candidates should have a University degree in a relevant discipline and be fluent in English in spoken and written form.

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EGNOS Ground and Operations Security Engineer GNSS Ground Segment Security mf

2016-07-21 12:05:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

LSE Space GmbH is looking for an experienced Engineer mf in order to fulfill the task of EGNOS Ground and Operations Security Engineer GNSS Ground Segment Security at our customer ESA in ToulouseFrance. The primary responsibilities of this role will be Guidance and monitoring of the implementation of System Security Requirements by the EGNOS prime contractors, Follow up of the implementation of these requirements within the Segment design down to element level, Selection of evaluated secure element when COTS are selected or the follow up of the secure element evaluation during its development e.g. Common Criteria, Interaction with the Segment Prime contractors and its subcontractors for what concern security implementation, Site security measures, their definition and their implementation within the EGNOS Sites, Secure operations, the definition of the EGNOS SECOPS and the follow up of their implementation within EGNOS, Definition of the security operational measures in support to the security risk treatment required to cover identified security risk. Support to the Mission Security Engineering Board, Support to the EGNOS Security Accreditation Panel. The incumbent will work closely with the EGNOS System Security Accreditation engineer and the EGNOS System Security Design Engineer colocated in Toulouse but as well as with the GNSS Security team located at ESTEC. Qualifications and skills University degree or equivalent qualification together with experience in security risk analysis Consolidated experience in security architecture Experience in penetration testing activities Experience in System and Security Engineering Knowledge of Satellite Navigation Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills Experience dealing with security components and environments The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously Concept for overtime management and organization skills Readiness for Europeaninternational travel on a frequent basis Having or eligible for personal security clearance from hisher national security authority Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online to not later than 26th August 2016 Daniel Gestal daniel.gestallsespace.com

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2016-07-20 18:24:08| American School & University

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