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Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo
2014-10-16 19:06:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo, based at the European Space Agency, Darmstadt, Germany Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for a Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo. Tasks and Responsibilities The Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM is responsible for the definition, implementation and execution of all mission operations activities. The key persons responsibilities encompass the requirements definition for operational facilities and software, operations preparation, generation and validation of Flight Operation Procedures, LEOP operations timeline, operational databases, displays and onboard software maintenance tool and procedures. The SOM is also responsible for execution of spacecraft operations, onboard software maintenance and inorbit mission evaluations and preparation and execution of System Compatibility Test Campaign SCTC activities. The SOM is also directly involved in the operational decision making in the event that spacecraft anomalies occur. The operational facilities, tools and products required to support a GALILEO LEOP SOYUZ have already been developed and operationally validated with the 1st GALILEO FOC LEOP Aug2014, as a consequence the activity of the key person will mainly focus on preventive and corrective maintenance of the operations facilities, tools and products, and on preparation and execution of LEOP. GALILEO LEOP are conducted alternatively from ESOC Control Centre and CNES Control Centre Toulouse. Each shift is composed of a mixed team i.e. team members from ESOC and CNES. The duration between 2 LEOP is either 3months if the next launch is a SOYUZ Launch 2 spacecraft or 6 months if the next launch is an ARIANE5 launch 4 spacecraft. For each SOYUZ LEOP 2 SOM out of a pool of 4 will be assigned one out of 2 from ESOC, one out of 2 from CNES. For an ARIANE5 LEOP, all 4 SOMs 2 from ESOC and 2 from CNES will be in charge of LEOP operations execution The SOM will be assigned to one or more GALILEO LEOP either as lead SOM or as a deputy SOM. For the LEOP to which the SOM has been assigned, the SOM will be responsible with its CNES counterpart for ensuring The readiness of the operations tools and products required to execute the operations The operational readiness of the Flight Control Team shift Spacecraft Operations Engineers and Spacecraft Controllers under its leadership Timely provision of the inputs required relevant to the SOM service for the GALILEO LEOP reviews Operational Validation Readiness Review, Operations Readiness Review Execution of the LEOP, including supporting the Flight Operations Director for investigation and recovery of inflight anomalies Timely production and release of the LEOP operations report. In the assigned period the 1st LEOP to be supported by the SOM will be operated from CNES control Centre. The current baseline is that GALILEO LEOP are SOYUZ LEOP dual spacecraft, however it is expected that during the support period an ARIANE5 LEOP quadruple spacecraft will have to be prepared and executed. The present planning targets for the next LEOP to either A SOYUZ LEOP not earlier than NET endFeb2015 An ARIANE5 LEOP before mid2015. When not assigned to a specific LEOP the key person shall ensure that the preventive and corrective maintenance of the operations organisation and products. In particular this requires assessment of spacecraft and or mission changes and of their impact on the operational organisation and or products, implementation and validation of such changes. Requirements Essentials In depth knowledge of ESA PUS standard. In depth knowledge of spacecraft design and spacecraft operations. Knowledge of GALILEO spacecraft IOV or FOC will be an asset. Proven experience of using a SCOS 2000 based mission control system. Proven experience few years in providing Spacecraft Operations Engineering Services operations preparations and operations execution, LEOP experience will be an asset. In depth experience with flight operations procedures development using MOIS. Ground Segment knowledge at system level. Working language is English, fluent level both in spoken and written is mandatory, French knowledge will be an asset. Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Desirables Relevant experience in team leadership motivation, trainingcoaching, stress management, negotiation, etc. Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems. Some experience dealing with external interfaces. Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat. Familiarity with medium Earth orbit satellites. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo Reference G014243OD8 Application closing date 14.11.14 Start date 01.01.15 with if possible 1 month familiarisation prior to start Service duration 01.07.2015 with possible extension
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System Engineer Galileo fm
2014-10-08 13:40:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a System Engineer Galileo fm has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Munich Ottobrunn. The successful applicant will join Galileo Programmes. In this role you will work in the Airbus Defence Space Galileo System Support team. As part of the Thales Alenia Space System Support team, the Airbus Defence Space team provides technical assistance to the ESA Galileo Prime System Team. Your main areas of responsibilities will include Contribute to the ongoing deployment and upcoming exploitation phase of Galileo Support the maintenance of the System engineering baseline with a focus on system functional chains Contribute to functional interface integration, testing and verification activities within the Galileo ground segment, but also from Space to Ground, with a focus on system operations in preparation for the upcoming Galileo exploitation phase Review the system and segment data packages and provide review comments and reports. Contribute to the consolidation of the system level design and definition, including the update of the corresponding documentation Participate in Galileo System Engineering activities e.g. engineering board Develop engineering models and tools in support of system verification, comparing expected with measured data Perform troubleshooting and anomaly investigation and procedure definition for data evaluation Support Galileo system evolution studies Present results to the customer and at conferences This position will be based in Munich, but will require some travel within Europe. The candidate must be willing to be located at ESTEC premises. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Masters degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications or physics, geodesy or similar Several years of experience in satellite system and segment engineering, integration, verification and operation of large ground systems Detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of satellitebased Navigation Systems GPS, EGNOS, GLONASS Indepth understanding of data dissemination flow and navigation message generation and processing Indepth understanding of GNSS end user constraints and GNSS applications Experience in GNSS receiver operations Experience in standard engineering software e.g. Doors and XSDXML, Modaf, Matlab, basic knowledge of C and C Autonomy and ability to analyse complex technical problems Fluent in English and German Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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System Engineer fm Navigation Galileo Performance
2014-10-08 13:40:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a System Engineer fm Navigation Galileo Service Analyses has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Munich Ottobrunn. The successful applicant will join TSPED13 Future Navigation Systems Programmes. Airbus Defence Space is highly involved in system support activities for ESA, for the implementation, verification, and exploitation of the European satellite navigation system Galileo. In this project context, your main activities as System Engineer will be to Galileo Early Service exploitation Service verification, monitoring and feedback to system design Responsible for service performance tests, test definition and execution Support to system performance analysis and verification campaigns Satellite navigation data processing to derive service performance relevant parameters and drivers Routine monitoring thereof Receiver impact assessment on system performance Definition and implementation of software Trouble shooting and anomaly investigation, procedure definition for data evaluation Support to system evolution studies The position will be based in Munich, but will require travelling within Europe. The candidate should be willing to be colocated on ESTEC premises. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Degree in Natural Science, Mathematics or similar Practical experience in at least one of the following areas Satellite navigation systems application, design, error models, data processing Systems verification test definition, execution, reporting System design, engineering, budget justification and verification Satellite navigation data evaluation, process definition and implementation, statistics determination and report generation Satellite orbital mechanics, orbit propagation and determination Process design and implementation for routine monitoring of operational systems Error characterization and propagation, requirements engineering, change management, satellite navigation receiver operation Knowledge of LinuxUnix and Bernese GNSS Software Programming in Matlab, C, html, shell scripting or Perl, Fortran, web technologies Fluent negotiation level in English, advanced level in German Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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Galileo Program Project Controller
2014-10-08 09:40:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Project Controller to support the Galileo program at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities Your primary tasks and activities may include Support to the planning, preparation, execution and followup of projects programmes activities in terms of schedule, related procurement actions, costs including preparation of CaC as relevant, manpower including support, etc. including assisting in preparing, developing and maintaining programme level plans assisting in the definition and in maintaining related workprocurement plans and related execution and contract actions plans using local tools as applicable monitoring of the implementation of the programmes and of activities, as appropriate, and preparation of related reports and provision of management information as required evaluating the results and main achievements of the programme, elaborating related KPIs, and preparing periodic overview publications In the field of resources i.e. financial and manpower for programmeprojects assisting in the preparation of longterm, medium term and inyear resource plans monitoring and controlling the implementation of the plans in line with resource targets, performing forecasting, identifying deviations and related recovery actions, producing related reports reviewing checking of ESA internal expenditures such as recharges, support services and purchases for consistency with Costat Completion CAC of industrial contracts checking commitments for consistency with budgets and ESAs procedures and consumption of commitment ceiling and initiating related budgetary transfers as required. In the field of procurements and execution of contracts support to the preparation and followup of the Agencys tender actions support to the proposal evaluations as expert for the price and schedule verification and analysis support to the preparation of the financial contract commitment and the data entry of the milestone payment plans in the Agencys systems contributing to the elaboration, consolidation of related procurement workplans and detailed implementation plans e.g. Contract Action Plan baseline and related commitment consumption, cost and disbursement profiles ensuring that above plans are properly inserted in the appropriate management tools followingup of the progress of the procurement actions and contracts, and keeping track of status and maintaining the current actual and forecasting in the appropriate ESA tools creating related objects in esap, maintaining corresponding information in local applications as required and ensuring the correctness and coherence of related information monitoring and controlling of timely implementation of actions related to procurement and contractual matters, including monitoring of financial commitments, payment milestones and invoicing supporting industrial invoicing process and payment verification and control. In the field of programme industrial return initiation and coordination of the periodic updating of relevant Industrial Return data base to reflect the current commitments status and the industrial policy forecast for planned activities verification of coherence with ESA corporate Industrial Return data maintenance of list of specific compensation or improvement measures and followup the implementation verification of coherence of proposed procurement actions with the planned industrial return policy targets of the programmeproject, including the compensation measures Support to programmeproject level risk management Maintaining up to date the related data, performing data analysis, identifying deviations w.r.t. planstargets and production of associated reports to the responsible management and to the concerned customers when relevant. Operation of the associated management information tools and system databases. Support to the responsible entity in the definition of new and improvement of existing processes and tools and production of related documents. Skills and Experience You must possess the following skills and experience Masters in Engineering or equivalent or MBA or equivalent University degree from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, with a least 4 years of relevant experience High level of initiate autonomy, and professional maturity that is required to carry out complex tasks and high level of responsibility Experience in controlling andor management of activities and resources in aerospace industry. Good sense of contacts and communications, ability to interface at appropriate level with relevant actors within and outside of the Directorate. Reliability, rigor and initiative in the execution of the assigned work. Proactive attitude to solving problems, identify priority actions and to handle high workload. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and stringent schedule Highly proficient in the use of modern activities and resource management support toolsdatabases of standard office automation support software packages including in particular advance usage of Excel MsOffice and in particular advanced use of Excel Fluent in the English, both written and spoken The following skills would be highly desirable. Experience as user of SAP and in particular ECC and SRM modules and familiarity with relevant ESA corporate applications e.g. esap is an asset. Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT applications. Past experience with ESA in relevant activities is an asset. For some tasks knowledge of FinanceAccounting may be required. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 27102014. Due to work permit restrictions, please apply only if you are a European Union citizen or if you already hold a valid work permit for The Netherlands. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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Galileo GCS Network Engineer
2014-10-03 10:38:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
ESYEN is currently looking for a Senior Network Engineer to be part of the Galileo Ground Control Segment AIV team. The role is based in Munich at the DLR. Tasks and Accountabilities The successful candidate will carryout the network integration and verification activities as detailed hereafter Network integration based on customer requirements Network verification and validation process Network monitoring and troubleshooting Network HW and SW maintenance activities. Required skills The successful candidate owns the following skills and abilities Good knowledge of Linux systems Extensive experience in Network Engineering Very good knowledge of network hardware and software Extensive knowledge and work experience in the implementation, configuration and maintenance of VLAN VPN Firewall Switch Router NATPAT Network traffic management LDAP SNMP Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken Ability to work in a multicultural team Availability to travel abroad Competitive salary and package commensurate with experience. Anyone interested can send an email enclosing hisher curriculum vitae. The offer is open to all applicants irrespective of their gender Law n. 90377 and Law n. 12591
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