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External Data Services Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313015016
2013-02-26 17:37:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in aerospace. This vacancy note concerns a consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. External Data Services Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313015016 Job Description The EUMETSAT Operations Department currently operates the Meteosat Transition Programme MTP space and ground satellite system, the Meteosat Second Generation MSG and also both the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS space and ground satellite systems. The focus of routine operations at EUMETSAT is the provision, by effective utilisation of all elements of the space and ground systems, of timely and reliable operational services to the users. This position is in relation to the EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission System Service and to the External Data Services being implemented and operated at EUMETSAT. The aim of the EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service EARS is to provide polar satellite data from the EUMETSAT Metop and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA satellites with a timeliness suited to the needs of European operational short range regional numerical weather prediction models. The geographical coverage of EARS is primarily over datasparse sea areas around Europe. The Selected Candidate shall coordinate the routine operations and monitoring of the operational EARS and External Data Services. In this area of work, the tasks will typically include Overall planning of the operational activities of the EARS elements in coordination with the teams responsible for the evolutions of the system and with external partners Coordination of daytoday activities with the EUMETSAT operations teams and the relevant engineering teams Preparation and maintenance of operational procedures and documents for the concerned services Coordination and definition of operational interfaces with the external partners and service providers Perform validation of upgrades on the system and of new services Definition of key parameters for monitoring and reporting service performance Configuration of the monitoring tools Regular monitoring of service performance and preparation of periodic performance reports Preparation of training material, and conduct training for the engineers, analysts and controllers teams Support to anomaly investigation and monitoring of the close out of anomalies Support to the EARS stations operators workshop Support to international technical exchanges such as the WMO RARS initiative Callout support as requested. Furthermore the Consultant shall support the definition and implementation of the new services. In this area of work the tasks will typically include Support to the User Consultation process, the preparation of Operational Service Specifications for the services and the communications to users Coordination of validation, training and documentation activities with new services prior to their inclusion into operations. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. At least three years of experience within operations of space related ground segments providing near real time services. Good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language. Experience in the following areas is essential Operational Planning and Monitoring of near real time data services, preferably in high availability environment 24x7 Development and validation of operational ground segment and associated operations procedures Definition of ground segment operations requirements. Desirable Skills and Experience Working knowledge and experience in the following areas would be considered an advantage First level support in satellite based and terrestrial data distribution systems System evolutions and validation processes Unix operating system. Work Location Germany, Darmstadt Start Date May 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.chbefore the application deadline on 18 March 2013.
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Dissemination Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313012
2013-02-26 15:37:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in aerospace. This vacancy note concerns a consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Dissemination Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313012 Job Description The candidate shall provide support to the routine monitoring, development and operation of current and future EUMETSAT dissemination systems managed by the Dissemination Team of the RSO Division. The duties range from the support to the operation of the various dissemination components, to the analysis, testing, and implementation of new data streams and monitoring and reporting functions. It also includes the settingup and implementation of operational procedures, and the coordination with external organisations and service providers. In particular the tasks of the candidate will include Support to routine operations of the dissemination and encryption functions within the EUMETSAT Ground Segments, including performance monitoring and in the case of anomalies, the identification and application of firstline corrective actions. This task requires the provision of standby and callout support out of normal working hours Support to the operations of data encryption functions in the ground and space segment of EUMETSAT programs Control, population and operation of dissemination related databases and configuration files for both inhouse and remote systems Support to the preparation, validation and verification of ground segment operational procedures Support to dissemination services related training of the Realtime Services and Operations Team Support in the analysis and resolution of user enquiries related to dissemination services Support to the validation, verification and rollout of new releases of dissemination and encryption software Investigation into system anomalies that impact on the data dissemination services Generation of Engineering Change Proposals to improve the operational effectiveness of the encryption and dissemination functions Support to design, implementation and verification testing of corrections and improvements Coordination of the operational validation of releases and changes affecting the dissemination system Support to definition and implementation of dissemination service monitoring and reporting tools, and generation of related reports Support to the HW and SW configuration of EUMETCast Reception Stations Support to the validation and rollout of new releases of EUMETCast Reception Station SW packages Analysis of problems in the area of EUMETCast Reception Stations Support to activities in the EUMETCast uplink domain, including operational validation of releases and changes implementation and validation of new services and new data flows integration of new data providers management of the configuration of the EUMETCast uplink server. Support to the generation and maintenance of a products database for dissemination administration Participation in meetings and reviews. Analysis and review of future Dissemination Programme Requirements in an operational context. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Minimum 3 years experience in operations or software maintenance of real time data dissemination systems, and be familiar with DVBsatellite communications and ground segment operations. Significant work experience on operating system level in major Linux distributions and Windows 2000, XP, Windows7. Computer literacy, including Configuration, installation and scripting for Linux and Windows Evaluationanalysis of systemapplication events and logs Tool based presentation of logs and results Excel etc. Monitoring of near real time data flows in large computer networks. Satellite based and terrestrial data distribution systems. Provision of near realtime data services in a highavailability environment 247. Support of operational 247 data services. Interaction with endusers. Coordination of system changes and interfaces with external organisations. Encryption technologies, e.g. USB smart cards, TripleDES. Formalised hardwaresoftwaresystem testing. Configuration control. The consultant must be able to work effectively in English and have knowledge of French. Good communication skills are essential for the fulfillment of the tasks requiring interaction. Desirable Skills and Experience DVBS based receiveonly earth stations for satellite communications IP multicast data distribution systems, such as Tellicast provided by Newtec Dissemination of meteorological andor environmental products XML language and tools Subversion, eclipse Unix scripting bash, perl, python DVBS2 technology Work Location Germany, Darmstadt Start Date July 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline on 01 April 2013.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf Mars Express
2013-02-26 11:37:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf in order to support the MARS Express Mission Control Team at ESOC in Darmstadt. The MARS Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. The main tasks will be The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation. Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools. Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers. Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements. Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution. Qualifications Experience Academic and work related requirements The service requires a person with a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Required skills are Spacecraft operations. Mission Planning. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or OnBoard Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but aso ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be a plus. Location of workESOC in Darmstadt. 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 CV in Word format until 11th March 2013 to Andre Scherschel andree.scherschellsespace.com.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf Venus Express
2013-02-26 11:37:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for 2 experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineers mf TTC or Power Thermal in order to support the Venus Express Mission at ESOC in Darmstadt. The Venus Express mission is currently extended until end of 2014, with a potential further extension into 2015 being considered. All platform and backup subsystems are in good health. All instruments are operational except for PFS that could not be operated since the beginning of the mission due to a shutter malfunction and VIRTIS which is affected by the end of life of the coolers, thus limiting its performance in the infrared spectrum. The mission is very dynamic in spite of being in routine phase with multiple special operations like the quadratures, solar conjunctions and lately the aerodrag experiments. The team is challenged with demanding tasks in the next years ground segment obsolescence migrations, operations automation an possibly preparing and implementing the first European aerobraking operations to be decided in June 2013. The main tasks will be The Venus Express Mission Control Team requires Spacecraft Operations Engineers SOEs to provide operations support for Telemetry and Telecommanding Subsystem TTC or Power Thermal subsystems. The SOEs will work within the VEX Flight Control Team FCT under the direct management of the VEX Spacecraft Operations Manager. Be required to take prime responsibility of platform TTC or Power Thermal subsystem and back up of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, Payload instrument, PowerThermal, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning. Be required to coordinate TTC operations with relevant Ground Operations Engineers and Flight Dynamics, in particular for Radio Science and DeltaDOR activities or VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts. Be required to work with the VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts every 56 weeks approx. Be required to work and be on call as operations engineer supervising operations conduction one week every 56 weeks approx. Be required to write and maintain operational procedures in MOIS and reports. Be required to operate the VEX Mission Control System based on SCOS 2000 to monitor and control spacecraft operations. Be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment. Be able to learn new skills and adapt to the VEX operations environment within 23 months. Be able to actively participate in the relevant technical meetings and teleconferences. Qualifications Experience Academic and work related requirements The service requires a person with a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Required skills are Spacecraft operations. TTC subsystem and RF in general. SCOS 2000, MOIS tools, mission planning and operations automation. Ground station operations. Location of workESOC in Darmstadt. 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 CV in Word format until 11th March 2013 to Andre Scherschel andree.scherschellsespace.com.
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Operations Security and Accreditation Engineer fm
2013-02-26 09:37:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us 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, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre 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 one of our clients in Munich, Germany, we are looking for an Operations Security and Accreditation Engineer to be based at the Galileo Control Centre in Oberpfaffenhofen. Tasks Reporting to our clients Security and Accreditation Director, the Engineer will represent our client in regular meetings with the representatives of the European Space Agency supporting deployment and operation of Galileo Control System and Mission System elements at Oberpfaffenhofen and other sites. The task of the Engineer will include Frequently attend Anomaly Review Boards, Change Control Boards and NonConformance Boards Identify any potential violations of Security Operating Procedure Requirements SecOps Plan and execute various Security Simulations Participate in the test campaign and commissioning of the Galileo Public Regulated Service Essential requirements The following background is required A University degree in a relevant subject A good knowledge of space and ground systems and operations, ideally Galileo A thorough and practical understanding of good systems engineering processes The ability to understand and produce technical documents and presentations in English Desirable skills The following experience and knowledge would be an asset Experience of IT Systems Security and Accreditation A working knowledge of German Other Information Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Occasional travel to other locations in Europe is required The key person shall have a Security Clearance at least up to level Confidential Foreseen start date is as soon as possible To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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