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Operations Community Support Scientist
2018-08-14 10:28:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in ESAC, we are currently looking for an Operations Community Support Scientist. Tasks and Responsibilities The Community Support Scientist supports the Science Operations Centre SOC with tasks that may include Contribute to instrument calibration or scientific performance monitoring within team activities. Possibly, development of new algorithms or shared scripts for scientific analysis. Supporting the scientific community via preparation and maintenance of up to date documentation, web contents, help desk service manned in working time and preparation of data analysis and scientific workshops. Providing general support to the scientific community as regards communications and Public Relations needs and materials. To support the management of the publication policies. To maintain and manage a publication data base. Supporting observersPIs in the optimization of their science programmes. Tracking the progress of scientific data analysis activities, and in particular of the flow and utilisation of internal data products. For Observatory class missions, coordination of the release of Announcements of Opportunity for observing time, and support to the Project Scientist in the subsequent proposal peer review process by the Observing Time Allocation Committee. Optimisation to the observations of accepted proposals. This means to assist astronomers in optimising the setup of the instruments to carry out the desired observation and assure the safety of the instruments. Ensuring the scientific value of the pipeline and catalogue products is maintained and improved in agreement with the needs of the astronomical community, interfacing with the Project Scientist and Users GroupSWT. Involvement possibly deep in validation of scientific data products. Provide a helpdesk service to assist individual users with queries. Maintain user support documentation, as requested. Support the Project Scientist in outreach activities on request, e.g., by providing information on details of observing schedules or other data. Where it enhances the capability to support the user community, and only if other tasks permit, up to 20 of the work under this RT may involve original science research. Requirements The service shall be provided with a high level of Expertise in astronomical observations, preferably Xray astronomy, to understand the needs and requirements of the XMMNewton community for the planning and implementation of requested observations and to competently deal with community questions on these observations. Command of commonly used generic analysis software, like IDL, or Python, and of Xray astronomical data analysis software in particular, with preference to the XMMNewton SAS, FTOOLs and XSPEC or similar, in order to competently interact with and support the community in their use of XMMNewton data. Understanding of the tasks in scientific operations support for an international space or ground based observatory. Knowledge of the specifics of astronomical Xray detectors, preferably those of XMMNewton. Ability to interact with and provide support to users from a worldwide community and crossing multiple disciplines. This includes fluency in written and spoken English. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU EEA nationals. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are kindly asked to produce such documentation at the time of application. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 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 submit a written request revoking 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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Operations Community Support Scientist
2018-08-09 20:27:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Client and Location For one of our main customers, ESAESAC, we are currently looking for an Operations and Community Support Scientist for ESACs XMMNewton Mission. Tasks and Responsibilities This position will include the following specific tasks Contribute to instrument calibration or scientific performance monitoring within team activities. Development of new algorithms or shared scripts for scientific analysis. In addition to Operations Scientist 50 Optimisation to the observations of accepted proposals. Support to the Observing Time Allocation Committee OTAC The OTAC reviews all incoming observation proposals and determines which observations should be assigned observing time, this service may involve provision of support to the Project Scientist and the OTAC in this process. Participation on the activities related to the systematic processing of all scientific mission data as they become available. Provision of scientific requirements of the pipeline products following recommendations of the Project Scientist and Users Group through the PPS Scientist and coordination and participation on the quality control of the pipeline products. Participation in the production and regular updating of the XMMNewton source catalogues, in the definition of their content and scientific validation. Generation of conflict free and optimized science instrument operations plan, timelines and command sequences. Support the generation of procedures where relevant Target of Opportunity on call service Coordination of the release of Announcements of Opportunity for observing time, and provide support to the Project Scientist in the subsequent proposal peer review process by the Observing Time Allocation Committee. Support to the setup of calibration observations, including coordination with instrument teams or to engineering observations requested MOC. Interact with instrument teams, as requested in order to acquire and maintain instrumentspecific knowledge at the SOC. Provide second line support on helpdesk queries as requested. Participate in internal and external group meetings as requested, provide feedback to users and promote the mission at scientific conferences, e.g., by presentations. Community Support Scientist 50 Contribution to the SAS scientific validation and provision of occasional input to the SAS. Support to the Observing Time Allocation Committee OTAC. Support the scientific community via preparation and maintenance of up to date documentation, web contents, help desk service manned in working time and preparation of data analysis and scientific workshops. Supporting observersPIs in the optimization of their science programmes. Coordination of the release of Announcements of Opportunity for observing time, and support to the Project Scientist in the subsequent proposal peer review process by the Observing Time Allocation Committee and Optimisation to the observations of accepted proposals. Ensuring the scientific value of the pipeline and catalogue products is maintained and improved in agreement with the needs of the astronomical community, interfacing with the Project Scientist and Users GroupSWT. Support in organising and managing formal reviews, when needed, of scientific aspects of the mission. Maintain user support documentation, as requested. Support the Project Scientist in outreach activities on request, e.g., by providing information on details of observing schedules or other data. General Where it enhances the capability to support the user community, and only if other tasks permit, up to 20 of the work may involve original science research. Experience and education At least a Science PhD or Masters degree in related fields. At least 4 years of relevant experience High level of expertise in astronomical observations, preferably Xray astronomy, to understand the needs and requirements of the XMMNewton community for the planning and implementation of requested observations and to competently deal with community questions on these observations. Excellent command of commonly used generic analysis software, like IDL, or Python, and of Xray astronomical data analysis software in particular, with preference to the XMMNewton SAS, FTOOLs and XSPEC or similar, in order to competently interact with and support the community in their use of XMMNewton data. High level of understanding of the tasks in scientific operations support for an international space or ground based observatory. Knowledge of the specifics of astronomical Xray detectors, preferably those of XMMNewton. High level of ability to interact with and provide support to users from a worldwide community and crossing multiple disciplines. Fluency in written and spoken English. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Aerospace. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK and Ireland. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitmentatgeurope.com
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Program Management Operations Support
2018-07-13 11:27:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Bremen office of our client is the industrial centre of excellence for human spaceflight, launchers and space robotics in Europe. Key projects here are contributions towards the International Space Station ISS, the development of rocket stages and in the area of robotics the gentle and safe landing of spacecraft. The focus of the jobholder as a Program Management Operations support will be on the administrative support for the success of the industrial management task, which has the objective to have the subcontracts with major suppliers implemented in line with the technical baseline and in line with the ESM European Space Module delivery schedule. Tasks and Responsibilities Followup of any missing elements for subcontract signature Followup of subcontract signature status incl. ATP status Followup of definition and formalization of subcontractors statement of work conditions and implementation Administrative support for definition and formalization of technical baseline for contract applicability, subcontractors contractual delivery dates, implementation and reporting on schedule measures and of contract implementation plan Followup of planned versus achieved contract implementation plan Interfacing with the proposal team disciplines to chase the technical, commercial and management inputs Establishment and review of proposal documents Support for proposal review process administration incl. tender notification document approval support General administrative support for regular task force meetings meeting organization, minutes, actions, followup Followup of actions addressed in the task forces Reporting of status of task force progress Work closely with several contact persons from various areas as an interface to the coordination which is led by the technical and schedule Orion ESM task force. Requirements A university degree in Economics, Aerospace or comparable At least 3 years of experience with Project Management Good knowledge of MS Office Fluency in English, both verbal and in writing German language skills are an advantage. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe ATG Europe prides itself in employing Europes brightest minds, and for the last 30 years we have been a key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD and Engineering environments throughout Europe. Our headquarters is located in the heart of the European space industry on the Noordwijk Space Business Park, in close proximity of ESAESTEC. We have subsidiaries in Germany, Norway and Spain. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com or send your application directly to our recruitment consultant, Olive Ordoa at olive.ordonaatgeurope.com. For further questions, you can also contact Harald directly on phone number 316 5431 5567.
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Mission Operations Coordination and Management Support Engineer 1815036
2018-06-28 01:28:02| 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 ESRIN in Frascati, Italy. Mission Operations Coordination and Management Support 1815036 Job Description We are looking for a Mission Operations Coordination and Management Support Engineer to support our customer, the European Space Agency, at ESRIN. The selected candidate will support the PDGS Operations Manager with in depth technical coordination of all aspects of the Third Party Missions TPM PDGS aspects, including routine operations, evolution projects and relationship with third parties and mission bodies. The tasks will include End to end monitoring of the TPM PDGSs performance Monitor and control incidents trends, risks, etc. and ensure incidents resolution across the TPM PDGSs according to the service levels and quality standards agreed with the different operations teamsservices. Ensure adequate anomaly root cause analysis and problem resolution. Support the PDGS Operations Manager with the generation of weeklymonthlyquarterly management and operational reporting taking inputs from the various services and systems Responsible for operational endtoend coordination among common services, TPMspecific services and thirdparty actors Responsible for overall configuration and documentation management within the TPM PDGSs Ensure, in collaboration with the various operations teamsservices, optimisation of TPM PDGS resources, identify potential bottlenecks and propose resource upgrades when necessary. Contribute to the optimisation of endtoend processes and improvement of service efficiency. Contribute to the improvement of the TPM PDGSs and the adaptation to product and usage evolution e.g. by proposing architecture or application changes Responsible towards the TPM mission manager of EarthNet budget dispatching to scientific projects and TPM specific projects coordination, if delegated by the PDGS Operations Manager Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline, preferably in Earth Observation or Computer Science. Experience on Payload Data Ground segment architecture andor operations. Capacity to acquire In depth technical understanding and knowledge of PDGS systems overall architecture, data flows, interfaces, dependencies in a limited time Experience with configuration management, change control and release management Proactiveness, good communication skills, team player Results oriented Capacity to work autonomously Capacity to generate good documentation. Fluent in English. Strong project management skills and experience Ability to complete complex tasks with minimal guidance and to work and cooperate with others. Experienceknowledge on serviceoperations best practices, management and processes. Ability to coordinate end to end activities and teams Ability to take ownership and manage end to end problems. At least 5 years of working experience in the area of PDGS operations of ESA missions or representativesimilar environment. Work Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Dates Application Deadline Start of Work Mid July 2018 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 Italy. 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 Learn more about us in Facebook
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EAC Management and Operations Support Officer
2018-04-25 18:25:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Human Robotic Exploration Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post EAC Management and Operations Support Officer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Location EAC, PorzWahn, Germany Description EAC Management and Operations Support Officer in the EAC Management Support Team, ISS Operations and Astronaut Group, Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Duties Under the authority of the Space Medicine and Management Support Team Leader, the postholder supports the Head of the EAC establishment in managing and administrating the Centre as well as supporting operations service leads and selected crew support activities. Main duties supporting the Team Leader in the management of the EAC site matters, in close coordination with the ESA Facility Management FM Department coordinating and establishing EACs contributions to the HREinternal and corporatelevel coordination and reporting processes such as contributions to technology roadmaps, reporting of EAC Key Performance Indicators, or to delegate bodies coordinating and maintaining the EAC strategic plan as input to the HRE strategic plan supporting preparation of agreements with partners of EAC in coordination with legal services in HRE andor corporate level supporting EACinternal and corporatelevel knowledge management activities including the maintenance of EACs document management system ECLIPSE supporting the development of relations with the administrative authorities of the host country and ensuring that the terms of the agreements with German authorities are observed and applied supporting the identification and implementation of actions related to quality ISO 9001 and environmental ISO 14001 management activities in coordination with relevant HRE or corporate processes and with FM, and management of the related continuous improvement processes supporting the establishment of accounting documents for crew support activities in close coordination with the technical specialists and the HREC supporting Centrerelated activities in support of Spaceship EAC in close coordination with ExPeRT Team supporting overall management, administration and contract implementation of the ISS service contracts supporting continued improvement of ISS operations including defining options for further optimisation and cost savings across all operation services. Technical competencies Stateoftheart knowledge in area of responsibility at required level Knowledge of ESAs legal environment, convention, rules, regulations and policies Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Experience in Service Level Management, in particular the ESA Service Level Agreement scheme Understanding of the Agencys core business and structures and relationship to other Space Agencies Behavioural competencies Communication Teamwork CrossCultural Sensitivity Results Orientation Self Motivation Education University degree Masters level or equivalent qualification in engineering or natural sciences. An additional degree in economics or from a business school would be an asset. Additional requirements Candidates should have a good understanding of the Agencys corporate processes, rules and regulations and relevant HREinternal and corporatelevel coordination and reporting processes. Also, a good understanding of the special relationship between EAC and DLR, CNES, ASI Integrated Team and between EAC and the surrounding DLR campus, together with an indepth knowledge of ISS operations. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 16 May 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting candidates, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States see Nationality Targets 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. Apply HERE
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