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EGNOS and GALILEO several engineering and project control positions
2016-07-06 11:05:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Several open opportunities for candidates with EGNOSGALILEO background! Selected candidates will work at GSA in Prague, Czech Republic, supporting exploitation engineering and project control tasks for the EU GNSS programmes, EGNOS and GALILEO. The tasks include, but are not limited to the provision of support services in the form of production of technical specifications, requirement documents, notes, the review and analysis of documents, reports and plans, participation to meetings and representing the interest of the GSA visvis external stakeholders. Open positions EGNOS Exploitation Engineering support Support to EGNOS extensions and international developments Support to EGNOS Evolutions Galileo service preparation, service provision and operations support Galileo GDDN Galileo Data Dissemination Network support Service facilities operations preparation and operations support Ground Segment maintenance support System and service engineering, validation support Ground segment engineering support Site infrastructure engineering support Standardisation support Service performance support Product Assurance PA, Quality Assurance QA, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety RAMS support Support to Galileo Evolutions Galileo international support and SAR Return Link Service support tasks Project control support Activities originating from revision of Galileo and EGNOS exploitation delegation agreements andor other tasks assigned from the EC 16 Please indicate in your response in which positions you are interested in.
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Data Systems Engineer Mission Control System
2016-07-06 11:05:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites 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 innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Data Systems Engineer Mission Control System Tasks The successful Candidate will be initially fully dedicated to the Sentinels MCS Engineering support, however it should not be excluded that at a later stage tasks related to the Sentinels Simulators Engineering support may be included. For both of these Mission data systems, the service includes Specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users Definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties Acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements Support to the mission operations staff as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and in software support coordination as part of the Flight Control Team during critical operational phases such as launches Coordination with other internal ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the ICT systems and services Participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems Participation in the testing and validation of the various infrastructure elements used by the Sentinels MDS as well as definition of the future evolution of these systems Collaboration with other missions to ensure crossmission consistency and harmonization between Sentinel and other missions MDS systems, spinin from other missions into the Sentinel MDS and spinout from the Sentinel system to future systems including, but not limited to, future Sentinel missions Essential requirements Good knowledge of Mission Control Systems for Earth Observation satellites and the EO MCS Kernel Experience as Software Support for Earth Observation Missions including prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Familiarity with MICONYS and in particular extensive knowledge in the operational deployment of external systems EDDS, GFTS, DARC Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript, shell scripting Capability to interact with users in a customer oriented manner. This include 1st and 2nd line support Experience in working with operational missions, and in particular, previous experience with CopernicusSentinels missions Experience with the ESOC working environment including Procedures and Quality Management System QMS The ESOC MOIIT services e.g. ESOC operational networks, baselines etc The ESOC SDE environment including the production and execution of Acceptance Test Plans Desirable requirements Experience in softwaresystem design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects A proactive attitude towards problem solving and the ability to achieve solutions as required Other Information Start date January 2017
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Fort McMurray wildfire now under control
2016-07-06 04:49:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
CTV: The devastating Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire that prompted a mass evacuation and destroyed large swaths of some neighbourhoods is now officially under control. The fire was first discovered on May 1, and it eventually grew to nearly 590,000 hectares. The fire forced an emergency evacuation of Fort McMurray, with many residents making a harrowing drive out of the city as flames engulfed trees and homes around them. In a provincial fire update issued Tuesday morning, one fire in the Fort McMurray...
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Mission Control System Engineer MCS
2016-07-05 17:06:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for a Mission Control System Engineer. Main responsibilities You will be responsible for Data Systems Operations Engineering, covering the areas of the following two Mission Data Systems MDS Sentinels Mission Control Systems Engineering support Sentinels Simulators Engineering support. Initially the tasks will be fully dedicated to the Sentinels MCS Engineering support, however it should not be excluded that at a later stage tasks related to the Sentinels Simulators Engineering support may be included. For both of these Mission data systems, the responsibilities include Specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users Definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties Acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements Ensuring support to the mission operations staff as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and in software support coordination as part of the Flight Control Team during critical operational phases such as launches Coordination with other internal ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the ICT systems and services Participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems Participation in the testing and validation of the various infrastructure elements used by the Sentinels MDS as well as definition of the future evolution of these systems Collaboration with other missions to ensure crossmission consistency and harmonization between Sentinel and other missions MDS systems, spinin from other missions into the Sentinel MDS and spinout from the Sentinel system to future systems including, but not limited to, future Sentinel missions The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Ideal candidate Requirements You should have a good knowledge of Mission Control Systems for Earth Observation satellites and the EO MCS Kernel. Additionally, you should have experience as Software Support for Earth Observation Missions including prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites. Furthermore, you should be familiar with MICONYS and have in particular extensive knowledge in the operational deployment of external systems EDDS, GFTS, DARC. Additionally, you should bring the following Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Familiarity with programming scripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript, shell scripting Capability to interact with users in a customer oriented manner. This include 1st and 2nd line support Experience in working with operational missions, and in particular, previous experience with Copernicus Sentinels missions Experience with the ESOC working environment including Procedures and Quality Management System QMS The ESOC MOIIT services e.g. ESOC operational networks, baselines etc. The ESOC SDE environment including the production and execution of Acceptance Test Plans. The working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language. It would be a distinct advantage for you to bring Experience in software system design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects A proactive attitude towards problem solving and the ability to achieve solutions as required. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU EEA nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eu
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