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System and Software Engineering for Science Operations Lisa Parthfinder

2014-05-26 14:38:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

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Operations Engineer for Science Missions Ground Segment and Operations Services

2014-05-16 15:37:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Operations Engineer for Science Missions Ground Segment and Operations Services Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity a qualified OperationsSystem Engineer to work in the space domain. This position is based in Germany, Darmstadt fully on customer side at ESOC. The position is a limited part time position 20hr per week until 31st of December there are very high chances that starting from January 2015onwards this position will evolve into a permanent fulltime position. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES Operations service provision in the area of operations support for future Science missions Review of operational concepts and design descriptions Module and unit level reviews, when required Review of ground segment design Review of ground segment, satellite and instrument operations procedures and automation Review of mission planning concepts Contribution to ground segment specifications and other project level documents. Review of RF link budgets and contribution to communication concepts. Support to the generation of operations concept documents and mission assumptions documents Organizational support, e.g. support of review logistics, planning documents, etc. The envisaged science missions to be supported are CHEOPS project support for non ESOC ground operations PHOOTPRINT INSPIRE ATHENA Plato CDF studies potentially PHOOTPRINT in cooperation with NASA, ATHENA, SPICA, NASAJPL to Europa, ESACAS QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE The candidate should have a University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Experience in working in an operational environment Knowledge of satellite or ground operations Service provision will be exclusively in English Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel DESIRABLE SKILLS Familiarity with operations planning and validation Familiarity with operational simulators and control systems Experience with RF link budgets and communication concepts Experience with mission planning Familiarity with the ESOC working environment Familiarity with SEOSAT operations procedures and or with spacecraft based on the same spacecraft bus. Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects Experience in review participation Experience in space documentation preparation Basic knowledgeexperience in the functioning of science instruments. BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.

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Operations Engineering and Science Support

2014-05-13 16:40:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Consultancy services to support the operations, the engineering and the science to be undertaken as part of the Copernicus Sentinel3 routine operations. The operational, technical and scientific activities will be conducted under the responsibility of the EUMETSAT Copernicus Sentinel3 Operations Team within the EUMETSAT Operations and User Support Department with the support of the EUMETSAT Technical and Scientific Support Department. The Consultancy Services Framework provides a mechanism for EUMETSAT to call for consultancy services to support the activities in the operations of the Sentinel3 mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission to support services relating to the marine and global land environment, with capability to serve further atmospheric and cryosphericbased application areas. The objectives of the Sentinel3 mission encompass the commitment to consistent, longterm collection of remotely sensed marine and land data, of uniform quality, for operational ocean state analysis, forecasting and service provision, in the context of the Copernicus Services as set up by the European Commission. Responsibilities Duties Tasks The tasks of the consultant shall be carried out at the EUMETSAT Headquarters in Darmstadt, but travel within Europe may be required for certain tasks. Fluency in English is mandatory this is the working language at EUMETSAT, and the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language. The consultant shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. The support will involve crossdivisional interactions and interface with experts in various disciplines e.g. system engineering, instruments, operations, science. Dissemination Operations Engineer Background, Tasks and Responsibilities The Dissemination Operations Engineer DOE shall mainly perform tasks related to dissemination in support of Copernicus Sentinel3 during the routine operations phase. The tasks primarily involve the support to the operations of the various dissemination components, the analysis, testing, and implementation of new data streams and the monitoring and reporting. It also includes the settingup and implementation of operational procedures, and the coordination with external organisations and service providers. The consultant should have the following background 5 years experience in operations of realtime data dissemination systems, and be familiar with DVBS satellite communications and ground segment operations. Demonstrated experience in the provision of near realtime data services in a high availability environment 247 Demonstrated experience Encryption technologies, USB smart cards, TripleDES Demonstrated experience DVB basedreceiveonly earth stations for satellite communications Demonstrated experience IP multicast data distribution systems, such as Tellicast provided by Newtec. System Service Operations Engineer The System and Service Operations Engineer SyOE shall mainly perform tasks related to system and ground segment in support of Copernicus Sentinel3 during the routine operations phase. The tasks primarily cover the support to the end to end operations monitoring and control and interaction between the various system and ground segment components, the analysis, testing, and implementation of new functions, as well as monitoring and reporting functions. It also includes the settingup and implementation of operational procedures, and the coordination of operations with external organisations and service providers. Indicative Profile of the Consultant The consultant should have the following background 3 years experience of realtime satellite and ground segment operations. Demonstrated experience in the monitoring and control of complex satellite ground segments Demonstrated experience in endtoend monitoring of data driven ground segments Demonstrated experience in systems operations across a distributed ground segment with external partners Remote Sensing Expert Topography mission The Remote sensing expert for the topography mission RSET shall support the calibration and validation calval, quality control and performance optimisation of the operational marine products from the topography instruments suite SRAL, MWR and precise orbit determination on Sentinel3. The RSET will implement and test calval and performance monitoring procedures hosted in the S3 PDGS data processing infrastructure and EUMETSAT computing facilities,. The RSET will report on product quality and performance, contribute to the investigation, diagnostic and solution of quality issues, as well as to the improvement of the topography products. The consultant should have the following background 3 years of direct experience in calibrating, validating or deriving geophysical products from satellite altimeter data in marine research or operations. Knowledge and experience of the C language and with satellite product visualisation and assessment tools. Knowledge of precise orbit determination from ranging or GNSS. Job Category Junior Engineer. Data Processing Expert The Data processing expert DPE shall support the configuration, testing, operation and performance optimisation of the operational marine product processing chains aka Instrument Processing Facilities or IPFs in the Sentinel3 PDGS. The DPE will test, monitor and diagnose the end to end performance of Level 1 and Level 2 IPFs in the S3PDGS. Heshe shall liaise with the entities in charge of maintaining the IPFs as well as the other operators on Level 1 IPFs in the S3 Ground Segment. The DPE will support the validation of new IPF configurations releases The consultant should have the following background 5 years of direct experience in developing and testing scientific data processing in the C language, preferably in an operational context and related to satellite data. Proficiency in configuration control, software development environments is required. Data Ingestion and Retrieval Service Engineer The Data Ingestion and Retrieval Service Engineer DIRSE shall support the Sentinel3 operations with respect to EUMETSATs Data Centre Archive and the related ondemand data access services to users. Tasks include acceptance testing and operational validation of new upgrades and enhancements prior to their release as well as Support to the development of the netCDF product formats and the CF metadata standard. The consultant should have the following background 3 years of experience in using UNIX, shell scripting, XML Good knowledge of standards, conventions and formats used for Earth Observation EO Satellite data. Marine and Ocean Training Expert The S3 Marine and Ocean Training Expert MOTE shall support the exploitation of the Sentinel3 marine data in respect to EUMETSATs user activities, in particular through the provision of information, management of training activities and engagement with user groups. The consultant should have the following background 5 years of experience in training and in using satellite data in marine research or operations. Understanding of the processes used to retrieve marine geophysical parameters in one or more elements of the Sentinel product suite and have the proven ability to relate to user groups and subject matter experts. Ability to establish the training requirements, develop and deliver a plan to meet those requirements, evaluate the effectiveness of the training and resources delivered. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com

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Support to Science Operations LISA Pathfinder

2014-05-07 20:37:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

There is now a great opportunity to join The Server Labs team and work in ESAC The European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain. The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. We offer an excellent package, including highest salary, social benefits, company benefits, extra holidays and health and dental insurance. Important Candidates must hold a European Passport and be willing to work in Spain Job Description Support to Science Operations LISA Pathfinder This Work Package is intended to support specialised service to support the ESA STOC Science and Technology Operations Centre during its final preparation for operations and the operational phase. LISA Pathfinder LPF is the technology demonstrator for the LISA mission and its primary goal is to demonstrate the critical technologies needed for LISA. The payload onboard LPF consists of the European LISA Technology Package LTP and a contribution provided by the NASAJPL, the Disturbance Reduction System DRS.The Science and Technology Operations Centre STOC is the point of interface to the scientific community, and is responsible for the payload scheduling, quicklook data analysis, data processing and archiving. Service Specific tasks requirements for this position 1. Activities during the development phase a STOC Operations preparation The service to be provided by the Operations Engineer will entail supporting the final preparation of the STOC for operations. This includes Support the generation of the detailed payload operations Support the validation of the payload activities using simulators Support the writing of the STOC Operations Plans and Procedures b STOC SW development The Operations Engineer will support the installation of the STOC software modules e.g. Mission Planning, Data Ingestion, Simulator in their operational environment at STOC, their configuration control and their acceptance tests. c STOC integration Ground Segment Tests The Operations Engineer will provide service support for the definition, preparation and execution of i the STOC integration tests, ii the Ground Segment tests SOVTs and iii the STOC Simulations. This includes Prepare test plans, test data and procedures to applied during these tests Participate in the tests, the debriefings and write the necessary test reports and raise SPRs as well as nonconformance reports as appropriate 2. Activities during the operational phase a STOC operational duties The Operations Engineer will be responsible for providing a service to a number of operational duties. This includes Generate the operational payload mission planning files to be sent to the MOC Monitor the data ingestion tasks that will receive the telemetry and auxiliary data from MOCs Data Disposition System Support the data archiving tasks that will populate the archive Support the investigation of payload anomalies and the implementation of the recovery b STOC offline support activities The Operations Engineer will support the maintenance of the STOC facilities during operations. This includes Maintenance of the STOC operational databases e.g. payload telecommand sequences, payload activities Maintenance of the STOC Operations Plans and Procedures c STOC SW maintenance The service provided by the Operations Engineer will cover the monitoring of the maintenance of the software modules and provide to the developers the priorities for the resolution of the software problems as seen from the users side. The service provided by the Operations Engineer will cover the support for the installation of these tools and their configuration control at STOC. Specific qualification requirements The service to be provided requires that the personnel should possess a university background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant experience of at least 5 years. In particular Experience needed in the preparation, testing and operations of a scientific operations centre or a similar system Experience in satellite payload operations In addition knowledge of the following would be beneficial The service personnel shall Be comfortable in an international working environment Be willing to travel During the operational phase of the mission extensive stays at ESOC Darmstadt, Germany may be needed. Be fluent in English written spoken Company Description The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. Our architects and software engineers are experts on the latest technologies and agile methodologies, to provide our clients the best software solutions, practices and software architectures. We collaborate with our clients to obtain success, committed to innovation, enjoying what we do every day and growing with every challenge. The Server Labs works with different industries and business verticals. Within the Space industry, The Server Labs works with the European Space Agency ESA, at ESAC, near Madrid, and at ESOC, in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt. We provide specialists to ESA, but also our company expertise and services in technologies and methodologies to offer additional value to the projects and initiatives led by ESA. By working with The Server Labs, you will be part of a multinational team in a fast growing technology company based in Madrid, Frankfurt and London. Please send your CV with cover letter to resumetheserverlabs.com before the 30th of May 2014 Additional information Position ID TSLSRE066 Deadline 30th of May 2014 Location Madrid, Spain Support Start Date 1st August 2014 Support End Date 31st August 2016

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Science Operations Engineer for LISA Pathfinder

2014-05-07 16:39:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Science Operations Engineer for LISA Pathfinder to support our customer in Spain. Science Operations Engineer for LISA Pathfinder Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will be part of the team to support the ESA STOC Science and Technology Operations Centre during its final preparation for operations and the operational phase and have the following responsibilities Support the final preparation of the STOC for operations Installation of the STOC software modules e.g. Mission Planning, Data Ingestion, Simulator in their operational environment at STOC, their configuration control and their acceptance tests STOC integration Ground Segment Tests Provide service support for the definition, preparation and execution of the STOC integration tests, the Ground Segment tests SOVTs and the STOC Simulations Provide services to the following operational duties o Generation of the operational payload mission planning files o Monitoring of data ingestion tasks o Support to data archiving tasks o Investigation of payload anomalies and the implementation of the recovery Maintenance of the STOC operational databases as well as operations plans and procedures Monitoring of the maintenance of the software modules and provide to the developers the priorities for the resolution of the software problems as seen from the users side. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University background in a scientific or technical subject or equivalent Several years of professional experience in the preparation, testing and operations of a scientific operations centre or a similar system Experience in satellite payload operations Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located near Madrid. We are looking for candidates who are available from August 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Cristina Espino at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC2256 before 04Jun14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

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