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Cornerstone Relocation Group Expands Global Operations Team

2014-08-05 02:00:00| Atlas News

Mark Rabe Joins as Cornerstone Vice President, Global Operations

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SEC filing confirms U.S. Steel considering restructure of Canadian operations

2014-08-04 19:51:46| Steel - Topix.net

United States Steel Corp. has confirmed it is mulling the option of restructuring its operations in Canada.

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CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager

2014-08-04 18:42:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM in the CRYOSAT Spacecraft Operations Unit, Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will be assigned initially as the CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager and will report hierarchically to the Head of the Earth Observation Missions Division. As the CryoSat2 Flight Operations Segment FOS is based on a common concept and architecture as other Earth Explorer missions, the SOM will report functionally to the Head of the Earth Explorer Management Office. The postholder will report to the Head of the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section and will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission data systems e.g. mission control systems, simulators, service data centres. The main tasks will involveThe Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM, heading the Spacecraft Operations Unit, will fulfil the generic responsibilities for the definition, implementation and execution of mission operations. This encompasses the following main activities listed below conducting all mission operations until end of mission routine, extended mission and end of life phases, including mission planning, operations execution, reporting, anomaly investigation and resolution, evaluation and long term analysis both of the ground segment and spacecraft behaviour, and onboard software maintenance where required analysing and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment performance, including support to the Mission Manager in the fulfilment of the mission performance requirements interfacing with the appropriate facilities and entities in the investigation and resolution of spacecraft and ground segment anomalies supporting the Mission Manager in the evolution of the mission in particular for the mission extensions, including the assessment of the impacts on the ground segment, and as required their implementation and validation management, evolution and training of the Flight Control Team maintenance of all the operational products required to conduct the mission, in particular the operational database and the Flight Operations Plan interfacing with the user community, external operations centres and Agencies for all aspects related to the operations of the mission. As required, the SOM assists the Division Head in discharging the Divisions mandate, and preparing for new missions to be operated by the Division. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, and should have practical experience in spacecraft operations and team leadership. Candidates should be systemminded, capable of leading a team and be familiar with tradeoff studies and should be able to establish working interfaces within and outside the Centre. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 11 September 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Lisa Pathfinder

2014-08-04 18:42:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION The service requirements are for a standard SOE support, but with a focus on Flight Procedure Validation, Mission Planning and Payload Operations. The initial focus of the service is to provide independent Procedure validation of the FOP which is issued in Sep2014. The validation is to be conducted on the LPF MCS Simulator. The validation will therefore include the end to end ground systems, in case of problems the location of the issue should be identified and reported using the defined channels. After procedure validation, the main activity areas are Payload operations preparation, validation and execution, including mission planning and commissioning plan and timeline. More general SOE service provision is expected during the LEOP preparation and execution, when the payloads are not active, details will be coordinated with the line manager nearer the time. It is expected that LPF will launched in Q32015, conduct commissioning in Q42015 and be decommissioned in Q32016. Requirements Spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level, particular of Payloads. Expertise in operational environments Understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Control Theory. Service provision will be exclusively in English Able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel, and across multidomains Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Familiarity with Operational Payloads Familiarity with Orbits and Attitude Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites. Mission Planning expertise Power Thermal expertise Understanding of Commissioning campaigns for Satellite Payloads. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Lisa Pathfinder

2014-08-04 14:43:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer. The key person will be primarily assigned to Lisa Pathfinder, with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Astronomical Missions Division. Tasks The key person will have the following tasks, depending on the mission phase Study of Project Specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support OnBoard Software Maintenance Support Production of Project Specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Spacecraft Performance Analysis The SC Operations Management is only required in exceptional cases. The service requirements are for a standard SOE support, but with a focus on Flight Procedure Validation, Mission Planning and Payload Operations. The initial focus of the key person is to provide independent Procedure validation of the FOP, which is issued in September 2014. The validation will be conducted on the LPF MCS Simulator. The validation will therefore include the endtoend ground systems, in case of problems the location of the issue should be identified and reported using the defined channels. After procedure validation, the main activity areas are Payload operations preparation, validation and execution, including mission planning and commissioning plan and timeline. Qualifications and Requirements The key person will need to fulfil the following requirements Essential Spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level, particular of Payloads Expertise in operational environments Understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Control Theory Service provision will be exclusively in English Able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel, and across multidomains Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Familiarity with Operational Payloads. In addition, the candidate shall be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment. A good knowledge of the English language is mandatory. Desirable Familiarity with Orbits and Attitude Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Mission Planning expertise Power Thermal expertise Understanding of Commissioning campaigns for Satellite Payloads. Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date or to close vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com. Position Spacecraft Operations Engineer G014185OD8 Reference G014185OD8 Application closing date 110914 Start date 11014 Important Please be aware security clearance may be part of the selection process All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals.

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