je.st
news
Tag: galileo
European Satellite Navigation: Galileo Launches Two More Satellites
2014-08-25 07:33:36| rfglobalnet Home Page
Tomorrow Galileo, the EU's satellite navigation programme, will send two more satellites into space, reaching a total number of 6 satellites in orbit.
Tags: navigation
european
satellite
launches
Galileo: We know where you are
2014-08-22 01:00:43| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
What pinpointing positions on the planet could mean for you
Head of the Galileo System Office
2014-08-07 17:41:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigation related activities The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Head of the Galileo System Office in the Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of the Galileo Programme and Navigation related activities. This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES Under the direct authority of the Head of the Galileo Programme Department, the Head of the Galileo System Office is responsible for defining and maintaining the overall Galileo system requirements, design and performance baseline, including security defining the technical functional, performance, operational requirements, including operational and security requirements, applicable to procurement of the overall system infrastructure, namely space and ground segments, and associated operations and launcher services, ensuring their overall traceability ensuring technical compliance with mission and security requirements, including the approval of technical waivers and deviations at system, operations and segment level ensuring technical endtoend consistency of all procurement activities at project level, namely those carried out at system, operations and segment levels, including security managing the execution of system engineering, system AIV and InOrbit Testing IOT activities procuring system support with industry and coordinating systemlevel reviews coordinating operations level reviews with system, segmentlevel and servicerelated reviews ensuring technical consistency between systemsegment design and operations, reinforcing operability aspects as part of system and segmentlevel design and systemsegmentoperations procurement activities, system deployment plans and service provision plans ensuring the provision of integrated schedule, risk, cost and configuration control relevant to the Galileo system for the purpose of producing and maintaining the Design, Development and Validation Plan DDVP, schedule and risk register at system level supporting the establishment and maintenance of the system level cost at completion and the issue of the Key Performance Indicators proposing corrective measures to respond to deviations from performance, schedule and cost targets established at programme level contributing to reporting to the European Commission, in close coordination with Space and Ground Segment Procurement Offices and the Management Support Office in accordance with the respective Delegation Agreements maintaining the Galileo system and segment requirements, design and asbuilt deployed and operated configurations supporting, as required, activities related to standardisation, accreditation and certification establishing the proper interfaces with the European Commission and the European Global Satellite Navigation Systems Agency GSA, the Security Accreditation Board SAB and Security Accreditation Panel GSAP, and the GNSS Security Board GSB and Working Group of National Experts Team WGNET, as well as the ESA Security Office ensuring the proper translation of Galileo programme security instructions and security requirements into implementation requirements at system, segment, site and component level, and monitoring correct implementation at all levels providing dedicated support to the Galileo Ground Segment Procurement Office, the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office and the Navigation Directorates Strategy and Programme Department NAVP in the areas of system and segment security engineering, validation, accreditation, operations and procurement of securityrelated infrastructure monitoring with the support of industry the security status of the system, and reporting security incidents to the relevant authorities providing the project interface with the GSA and coordinating all aspects of ESA activities relating to the preparation and execution of the exploitation phase, namely the definition of service requirements and implementation plans, supporting the preparation of the exploitation phase procurements, the provision of early services, the handover of the operational infrastructure to GSA, and in general all other tasks at system, operations and security levels as defined in the exploitation phase working arrangement with GSA supporting NAVP as required for activities related to mission evolution, and in particular providing support in the area of system engineering competences framing, developing and implementing the Galileo Second Generation G2G system concept and associated documentation and ensuring system technical coherence between the various activities of the GNSS Evolution Programme EGEP in relation to G2G coordinating closely with the Galileo space and ground segment procurement, Product Assurance and Safety and other ESA directorates as required managing the DNAV security processes associated with ICT and documentation control activities. The Head of the Galileo System Office has functional authority over the Galileo Operations Procurement Service for the purpose of overall systemoperations integration. The Head of the Galileo System Office, in discharging hisher responsibilities, has authority over the Head of the Galileo System Procurement Service and the Head of the GNSS Security Office and receives dedicated support from the Directorates Project Management Support Office and the PA and Safety Office. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification. Substantial experience in the field of satellite navigation, in large space system development and deployment and in the procurement of large and complex space systems is required. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing and motivating a very large Directorate Office, and for leading highlevel interactions with both internal and external entities. The appointment is subject to the applicant having or obtaining a personal security clearance from hisher National Security Authority. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 18 September 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources Department, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problemsolving and decisionmaking exercises. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. 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.
Tags: system
office
head
galileo
Galileo System Engineer
2014-08-04 10:41:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Galileo System Engineer reports to the Galileo Infrastructure Evolution Manager. Herhis main task is to support the System Engineering and the Ground Segment infrastructure activities and its evolutions taking care transversally of the Galileo operations and maintenance related aspects. Shehe is responsible for Manage the GSA system engineering support activities Support the mission evolutions and elaborate their system implementation plan Review the Statement of Compliance of the infrastructure Follow the Change Management Procedures for the implementation of changes or evolution Coordinate and support the review of the System and Segment qualification datapackages Lead the acceptance of the qualified system deliveries Participate in Industrial reviews Participate to the REX process related to improving the infrastructure and the way it is operated and maintained Review the ESA and Industrial management reports Guarantee the configuration of the system infrastructure baseline Initiate and manage procurements within the GSAESA working arrangement Support ESA for the procurement of industrial activities Review and evaluate the industrial proposals on the Galileo System Contribute to the elaboration and reporting of the system and infrastructure related risks Review the inventory of assets tangible and intangible provided by industries Prepare transfer of assets of qualified infrastructure to Galileo Service Provider Contribute to the smooth integration of the Galileo infrastructure and its operations Interface with ESA Galileo System Team on the Galileo infrastructure evolutions Support and review the definition of the work related to Galileo infrastructure evolutions plans and roadmaps Followup the security aspects of analysis and evolutions related to infrastructure Support Industries in dealing with ITAR sensitive documentation, ensuring that all processes are in place Deliver reports Liaise with the GSA Legal and Contracts Department and with the Administration and Finance Department for contracts Support the Galileo Exploitation Team for any topics related to Galileo services and system evolution. PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.eu with a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number and which contains the Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eugsajobopportunities This form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in in one single document Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancy Ref. number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2012.123 In Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat pdf format The application shall be accompanied by a scanned ID card andor passport, and a copy of a diploma giving access to the gradefunction group bearing a date of issue. The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed, if it is not signed by hand or if it is not provided in the prescribed format. Further supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobsgsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox.
Tags: system
engineer
galileo
system engineer
Assistant Configuration Manager Galileo Programme
2014-07-28 17:42:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our main customers ESAESTEC, we are currently looking for an Assistant Configuration Manager, who will support the Configuration and Data Management Unit in the Galileo and Navigation Activities Programme. Tasks and Responsibilities Configuration control covers both ESA internal activities and activities performed by Industrial Contractors. The preparation of adequate requirements and CM systems auditing are also part of the tasks. It includes the following typical duties Establishing adequate processes for proper Product configuration control, including Configuration management planning configuration items identification, technical requirements base lining, production and maintenance of configuration item data list CIDL, management of configuration evolution, baselines verification, asbuilt control and inspections. Establishment of Establishment of configuration control methods, procedures and standards Establishing andor assuring that adequate configuration control methods, procedures and standards are established andor maintained, consistent with applicable standardsrequirements Preparing formal requirements for inclusion in industrial contracts Participating in Project Reviews Conducting configuration audits and configuration inspections Supervising the processing and disposition of Change Requests andor Change Proposals Providing status data and maintaining a well structured record system acting as secretary to appropriate Boards established for the processing of changes Establishing and maintaining the approval system for all documents under formal ESA control, and maintaining the associated DRLs and DRDs Supporting the supervision and maintenance of the documentation library and archives Proposing automated methods and tools required to increase performance of configuration and documentation control tasks. Experience and education University degree in Business Administration or Communications, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience Good knowledge of the specific activities and organisation of the applicable configuration management working procedures and support tools are an asset Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken, knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset 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 resource management support toolsdatabases of standard office automation support software packages including advanced usage of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint 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. Background within the Space industry would be beneficial. About ATG Europe For more than 30 years, ATG Europe has been recognized as a leading contracting company supporting the European Aerospace industry. We are a truly international organization, hosting more than twenty different nationalities. We are always looking for highly educated, talented and ambitious employees, who feel at home in a diverse international working environment. ATG Europe employees are engaged in innovative projects performing to high standards and utilizing the full extent of their professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitmentatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format. Click here to create a Europass CV. Security Check The selected candidate shall be subject to a general security screening within the boundary of the legal constraints in force. The security screening applies to the following actions The candidates degrees and certificates shall be verified for authenticity with the issuing school, college or university The candidate will be requested to sign a statement of good conduct declaring that heshe has no criminal record.
Tags: manager
assistant
programme
configuration
Sites : [75] [76] [77] [78] [79] [80] [81] [82] [83] [84] [85] [86] [87] [88] [89] [90] [91] [92] [93] [94] next »