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Infrastructure Engineering Support, RTCTEC122

2013-12-24 13:36:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Infrastructure Engineering Support, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands 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 the European Space Agency, Serco Nederland BV is looking to employ an IT and Infrastructure Support Engineer dedicated to the Concurrent Design Facility CDF, managed by the Systems and Concurrent Engineering Section TECSYE ESTEC. The mandate of the Engineering Support to CDF Infrastructure Service is to provide the necessary workplace proximity support for the CDF, keeping abreast of evolving IT trends throughout and allowing the flexibility to establish costeffective services accordingly. Objectives Providing dedicated full time service for operating, maintaining and developing the facility infrastructure The main technologies supported by the current CDF IT infrastructure include Hyperv virtualization, Virtual storage appliances Citrix XenApp, Windows 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services, SharePoint Videoconferencing Web Additionally, the facility features a number of integrated IT and audio visual solutions and equipment. The facility is normally utilised to perform concurrent design activities supporting several engineering multidisciplinary teams and a variety of internal and external customers. Your objectives include the daily operations and the support of all user activities. You shall work in close collaboration with the users and management to gather user requirements and lessons learned, and to enhance the current systems CDF and services as appropriate. Specific Tasks Management and administration of the CDF informatics infrastructure resources, including HW, SW, multimedia, and communication devices user access, configuration, etc. Preparation and support of all CDF interdisciplinary activities Maintenance and upgrade of CDF HW and operating systems Design and implementation of test platforms to deliver technologies used for informationproviding and operations of the CDF Provision of security, backup and configuration management support to the local and remote facilities, located in other design centres Preparation and maintenance of databases and archives for exchanging data during design studies, retrieval of data from previous studies Provision of first line technical support for the application development platforms and tools used within the CDF Proactive contribution to the enhancement of the facility infrastructure, performance, and applications including identification, prototyping, procurement and installation of new HWand SW tools, multimedia and communication devices Support to other informatics tasks within TECSYE All technical tasks require documented by the production of user manuals, procedures, reports, etc. The implementation of tasks shall be carried out in liaison and close cooperation with the ESA Corporate Services, internal and external contractors, and suppliers. Maintenance, upgrading and procurement, representing a combination of regular eventdriven arrangements, are as follows Management of computer hardware maintenance gold technical support contracts on DellHP computers and servers Management of the existing audiovideo AV maintenance contract with the suppliers of the CDF Design Wall Barco and supporting AV infrastructure AVEX. Timely renewal of existing contracts, advice on correct maintenance level on all new procurements, obtaining advantageous prices and rates whenever possible. Maintain software maintenance contracts Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification together with at least 5 years in a similar role and international environment. The working language is English additional EU languages would be an asset Essential Skills Excellent IT skills Windows Unix Citrix Virtual servers Video Conferencing Web Remote Desktop Services System security, backup and configuration management support Good understanding of SLA and Service Contracts, and there management Experience of system installation and upgrade requirements both HW and SW Excellent planning and implementation skills Trouble shooting system problems Good communication skills at all levels Desirable Skills Previous experience in an international environment An understanding of ESA and its projects If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid48355 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Infrastructure Support Engineer Reference RTCTEC122 Application closing date 27th January 2014 Start date March 2014 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope

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I-Search App Puts Structural Engineering Insight In The Palm of Your Hand

2013-12-23 21:25:02| ENR.com: Headline News

Award-winning structural engineering app brings reference data and analysis to the field for making quick calls on existing conditions.

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C Algorithms Software Engineering Support

2013-12-23 17:35:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

TASKS The main task of the consultant will be the maintenance and further development of the operational MSG Image Processing Facility IMPF software, in particular, the algorithm and data processing aspects of the IMPF software. In addition, the consultant may also support development activities of the MTG and EPSSG Programmes. Primarily these development activities will focus on the Image Navigation and Registration processing, which is part of the mission instrument data processing. Both online and offline functions development are part of these activities. Typically, the tasks of the Consultant will include MSG Operations Support Developing an expert knowledge of the MSG Image Processing System. Investigating anomalies in the MSG Image Processing System. Specifying modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Implementing modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Verifying and validating modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Updating the design and user documentation for the MSG Image Processing System. MTG Development Support Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of MTG instrument data processing software from procurements. Supporting the integration, verification and validation of MTG instrument data processing deliveries. Supporting the development of a MTG reference processor Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms. EPSSG Development Support Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of EPSSG instrument data processing software from procurements. Supporting the integration, verification and validation of EPSSG instrument data processing deliveries. Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms. PROFILE In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as remote sensing, physics, aerospace engineering or computer sciencesoftware engineering, the Consultant shall have very strong C and mathematical skills and at least five years recent experience in Objectoriented system design. UNIX. Implementation of numerical algorithms. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Consultant to have experience with some of the following Realtime image processing of large volumes of data. Geometric correction navigation registration of satellite images. Radiometric correction calibration of satellite images. Performance optimisation of algorithms. IDL or MATLAB. Integration, verification, and validation of realtime data processing systems. Familiarity with ECSS standards, in particular those related to software development. The Consultant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Good communication, presentation and listening skills are an advantage.

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Algorithms Software Engineering Support

2013-12-23 14:36:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

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Satellite Simulator Software Engineering Support

2013-12-20 11:35:21| 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 key person shall work in the TSS Department with the Mission Control Applications and Tools Team, which is part of the GSI Division. The Mission Control Applications and Tools Team performs the following activities Software engineering and software maintenance of multimission and missionspecific Mission Control Function systems and tools for GEO and LEO missions. In particular the following systems and tools o Monitoring Control Systems and tools, o Onboard software management tools, o Flight Dynamics Facilities, o Mission Planning Facilities, o OpsPrep Facilities, o Data analysis and reporting tools, Software engineering for the reusage of Mission Control Function systems and tools with the separation between generic kernel and missionspecific extensions. Automation of application software testing. Software engineering and software maintenance of satellite simulators. Ground Segment Reference Architecture Software support to operations. The key person will provide hisher prime support to the evolution and maintenance of the Clients Spacecraft Simulators in general and in particular to SIMULUS based simulators. The tasks of the key person will typically include Maintenance and Evolution Activities o Preventive and corrective maintenance including the investigation and correction or following the corrections implemented by external contractors of anomalies in the software facilities and verification testing of the fixes. o Evolutions and changes generation andor analysis of userdriven and maintenancedriven software requirements, software design of the technical solutions, following the procurement of the changes with external contractors and verification testing of the changes. o Maintenance test procedures generation and updates of maintenance test procedures at software facility level and at system level. o Support and development of the verification infrastructure development andor procurement of scripts tools to perform installation checks, nonregression, functional and performance testing. Analysis and implementation of mechanisms or tools allowing the automatic or semiautomatic verification testing of the application software. o Coordination of the production of new software releases or patches, delivery acceptance and installation onsite. This activity includes the technical coordination of the production by an external contractor of new releases or patches of the application software, liaison with the clients operational users, participation to technical reviews, participation to infactory at contractor premises acceptance testing campaigns and coordination of the installation of the releases or patches onsite at the client. o Execution and coordination of software verification and nonregression testing campaigns. This activity includes preparation of test data, running the test procedures on the target system, generation of test reports, analysis of results and troubleshooting of problems. User Support o Software support software support to the endusers of the application software. o Ensure operations continuity by provision of oncall services and software support to operations. o Training prepare and provide training covering systemusage and maintenance aspects of the mission control systems. Technical Management o Documentation generation and updates of technical documents. o Meeting participation participation to technical, progress and team meetings as needed and requested. o Routine reporting preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. o Contractor management at technical level acting as point of contact with the contractor for technical discussions, organizing periodical technical meetings with the contractor. o Critical review of industry provided requirements and design definition related to existing andor future simulators spacecraft models and simulator infrastructure components. Software engineering framework support o Analysis activities focused on a common software engineering framework for the GSI Mission Control Applications and Tools Team. o Development of tools implementing this software engineering framework. Profile In addition to having a University degree in a relevant engineering discipline, the key person shall demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in the area of simulator software maintenance, evolution and testing as well as space segment requirements and design with the following mandatory areas 1. Domain Skills Experience minimum 3 years in software maintenance and evolution of Spacecraft Simulators based on SIMULUS software suite from ESAESOC. In particular, experience in all the following SIMULUS components is considered mandatory SIMSAT, Ground Models, Generic Models, REFA, Emulator Suite and tailoring, UMFEGOSMF. Experience minimum 3 years in the definition and design of SMP2 compliant software models of spacecraft service platform subsystems DHS, AOCS, Thermal, Electrical,.... Knowledge and understanding with actual working experience of space related standards ECSS and CCSDS with specific reference to ECSSE7041A TM and TC packet utilization. 2. Software Development Maintenance Skills Experience minimum 3 years in the full cycle of development of application software for SIMULUS based simulator, following formal software engineering processes. This includes system requirement analysis, software requirement engineering, software design and implementation reflecting maintenance activities as well as new applications definition. Experience minimum 3 years in corrective maintenance, integration and verification testing activities of application software following formal software engineering processes. This includes requirement verification, generation of test plan and test procedures, nonregression testing, generation of test data, generation of test tools, running the test procedures on the target system, generation of test reports, and anomaly tracking, investigation, correction and testing. Experience in defining automatic testing suites at unit and components integration level. 3. Software Engineering Skills Experience minimum 3 years in developing and maintaining software applications using Java and C programming languages under UNIX operating systems and development and maintenance of javascript scripts SIMULUS scripting technology. Experience minimum 3 years in developing and maintaining software applications using objectoriented technologies, Unified Modelling Language UML for software design and CASE design tools like Magic Draw. It would be a distinct advantage for the key person to have knowledge andor experience with some of the following 4. Domain Skills Experience with MICONYS ESOC components SCOS2000, NIS and SLE API. Experience on TMTC front ends like CORTEX Experience with software support to operations and in particular to TMTC database and OBSW images import 5. System Maintenance Skills Experience with technical management of contractors working at offsite premises and responsible for application software evolution and maintenance. 6. Software Technology Skills IBM DOORS requirement management tool. Experience in version Control Systems CVS and SVN. Linux Operating System. Interprocess communication mechanisms, in particular TCPIP and CORBA standards. XML processing schema design and validation. Eclipse Rich Client Platform applications development and maintenance. Experience with static and dynamic software analysis tools in support to testing and troubleshooting. 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 knowledge of the other. Soft Skills The key person shall posses the following soft skills Autonomy and Resourcefulness Work proactively in an individual or team environment, with the minimum of supervision. Perform effectively under high workloads and be able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. Conducting activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under stress. Teamwork Integrity Work in teams. Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Accept criticism positively and be willing to adapt and change working methods. Planning and Organisation Prepare critical activities in advance and in detail, to be shared for review and approval prior to the actual execution of the work. Coordinate and communicate activities with key stakeholders. Able to commit to the plan and deliver the expected results on time or to report proactively if any deviations are foreseen. Problem Solving Innovation Take ownership of problems through to effective resolution. Develop initiatives to resolve underlying issues that go beyond the immediate problem. Communication Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people. Have excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to deliver a message such that it generates learning and understanding. Location Darmstadt, Germany Application deadline 03022014 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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