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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 3 positions 1413058
2014-07-21 15:42:51| 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. LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 3 positions 1413058 Job Description The Key person shall work in the Operations and Services to Users Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall be assigned and trained to provide operations expertise and support to one or more platform subsystems and or payload instruments, depending on his or her experience and the overall team needs. The key person shall also participate in coordinating the satellite operations activities of other team members and external teams responsible for onboard software management, simulator support, mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, the key person shall support system and operations preparation activities for MetopC, for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for Sentinel3 and Jason CS. 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 and preparing for MetopC, comprising Provision of operational expertise to one or more 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 and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESTEC 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 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 Sentinel3 and Jason CS developments. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following 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. Fluency in English. The candidate should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner with minimum supervision. Desirable Skills and Experience It would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following 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 Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognise opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. Good communication skills. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 01 September 2014 Start of Work 01 January 2015 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 01 September 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Relational Investors Reveals Positions in Timkensteel Corp.
2014-07-12 08:20:32| Industrial Machines - Topix.net
Relational Investors , managed by Ralph V. Whitworth , has revealed stakes in Timkensteel Corp. and The Timken Company , both companies recently announced the completion of their spinoff.
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GEO Programs Schedulers mf, 2 positions
2014-07-11 15:41:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for 2 experienced Engineers mf in order to fulfill the duty of GEO Programs Schedulers EngineeringSupport for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The position is to provide support to the Geostationary Satellite Program GEO Division. There are two Programs running in the GEO Division at present the Meteosat Second Generation Program MSG and the Meteosat Third Generation Program MTG. The MSG Program has started its routine operations service in January 2004 following the launch of the MSG1 satellite and the commissioning phase. The twin inorbit satellite configuration specified for this Program has been reached after the launch of MSG2 in December 2005 and its commissioning phase. The following activities shall be performed establish, monitor and control the GEO Programs Schedules, based on inputs from the program technical teams i.e. System, Ground Segment, Space Segment, including activities, inputs outputs. The tasks may extend to include planning and monitoring of the associated resources, elaborate and maintain multilayered program schedules, based on first level schedule used for management coordination and reporting, level two schedules indicating the main program elements activities and interdependencies, level three schedules used by engineering teams to detail their own work. Level one and Level two schedules will cover the complete program and system life cycle and allow analysis of critical paths and margins, monitor and control program schedules, including maintenance of and controlled changes to the schedule baseline in view of progress made and scope changes agreed, generate and analyse program performance indicators, including schedule performance indicators, milestone trend charts, generate periodic scheduling status reports, including trend analysis of scheduling performance indicators, prepare and contribute to regular program meetings on schedule management, monitoring and control, assist program team leaders in establishing, monitoring and controlling individual plans and schedules as well as related program resources, liaise as relevant with the corresponding Planning Officer in the Operations Department to ensure coordination of scheduling activities involving that Department and the Program Development Department, contribute to the continuous improvement of PRS PPC working practices and procedures applicable to GEO Programs, including related guidelines, checklists, templates and indicators, in line with the EUMETSAT Directory of Instructions DI and the EUMETSAT Management System EMS and the Program Management Plans. Qualifications Experience At least 3 years proven handson experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring and control Extensive handson experience in schedule preparation, monitoring and control, for complexlarge system programs as well as in planning and monitoring the allocated resources, including conflict resolution Expert level usage of Microsoft Project or similar project schedulingplanning and management tools Extensive handson experience in using the Microsoft Office Suite and in particular Word and Excel Academic and work related requirements A University degree in an engineering discipline is required. Perfect command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. 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 andree.scherschellsespace.com and enrico.viziolsespace.com until 21st August 2014.
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2014-07-08 19:05:26| K&N Racing News
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Tech job seekers holding out for higher pay, better positions
2014-06-18 21:13:49| InfoWorld: Top News
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