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Young Iraq War Vet 'Walks the Walk' as CEO on a Mission
2015-01-21 19:03:59| ENR.com: Headline News
Wounded warrior turned construction firm chief sets an industry example at age 34 for entrepreneurial drive that highlights his mission to bring more veterans into the industry.
EVAlliance organising trade mission to Cambodia
2015-01-20 15:15:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The France-led Europe-Vietnam Alliance (EVAlliance), which was set up to strengthen partnerships and collaboration between EU and Far East states in the textile, garment, leather and footwear sectors, will undertake a trade mission to Cambodia in May to foster closer cooperation with local counterparts.
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Mission Control System Engineer Sentinel 3 MF
2015-01-19 16:05:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Mission Control System Engineer Sentinel 3 Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission in the context of the Copernicus Services set up by the European Commission. The first satellite, Sentinel3A, is expected to launch mid2015 with the second satellite Sentinel3B operating in tandem and due for launch 18 months later. EUMETSATs monitors and controls Sentinel 3 satellites and generates near realtime and offline products to support the marine user community. Telespazio VEGA offers a permanent position based in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany with an expected starting date in April 2015. Application closing deadline is 12th of February 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The Mission Control System Engineer MCSE shall perform tasks related to mission control operations, during the routine operations phase. The tasks primarily involve the operations and operational configuration of the Flight Operations Segment Mission Control System FOS MCS based on SCOS 2000 the Network Data Interface Unit NDIU interface to the SBand TTC ground station equipment other operational interfaces of the MCS, including those within the FOS satellite onboard software maintenance capability, and Satellite simulator. The MCSE performs or contributes to the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the mission control operational implementation and application software. The operational implementation is defined in the relevant operations procedures and documentation produced by and for the operations team, execution scripts used to operate andor maintain the FOS MCS, and operational databases and displays related to satellite payload and platform monitoring and control, in the context of the provision of Sentinel3 operational services. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Together with a relevant engineering degree the engineer need to have first years working experience. ESSENTIAL SKILLS The consultant shall some years of relevant work experience in defining and executing spacecraft and related ground segment system operations operating andor maintaining spacecraft monitoring and control systems based on SCOS2000 and employing the Packet Utilisation Standards PUS developing andor maintaining spacecraft mission control systems software for a platform based on the Linux operating system defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software spacecraft and ground segment operations preparation and early operations activities, including operations procedure development and system validation, and commissioning proactive and confident personality DESIRABLE SKILLS Low Earth Orbit LEO spacecraft and related ground segment system operations, in particular for ERS, SPOT, Envisat andor Metop Network Data Interface Unit NDIU systems and their operation in support of the interface between the MCS and TTC ground stations Satellite simulator maintenance andor operation, preferably including the Portable Satellite Simulator PSS Maintenance of satellite onboard software 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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Mission Planning Engineer MF
2015-01-19 16:05:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Mission Planning Engineer Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. Sentinel3 is a Low Earth Orbiting mission in the context of the Copernicus Services set up by the European Commission. The first satellite, Sentinel3A, is expected to launch mid2015 with the second satellite Sentinel3B operating in tandem and due for launch 18 months later. EUMETSATs monitors and controls Sentinel 3 satellites and generates near realtime and offline products to support the marine user community. Telespazio VEGA offers a permanent position based in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany with an expected starting date in March 2015. Application closing deadline is October 31st, 2014. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The Mission Planning Engineer shall perform tasks related to mission planning operations, primarily involving the management and use of the Payload Data Ground Segment Mission Planning Facility PDGS MPF and the Flight Operations Segment Mission Planning System FOS MPS, within a SCOS2000 based mission control system. The tasks include Performing routine biweekly and contingency scheduling tasks using the MPF and MPS Performing preventative maintenance on the MPF or MPS according to working practice, generally by running system checks to spot any system anomalies or errors Raising anomaly reports when necessary and monitoring their resolution through attendance at appropriate review boards. Supplying context and initial analyses that may aid the investigation of anomalies Responding to mission planning related anomalies and operational contingencies promptly Maintenance of mission planning documentation such as the User Guide document and the Operational Implementation document Liaising with external entities where necessary in order to fulfil joint operations requirements. Maintaining documentation concerning this Maintaining a detailed understanding of the Sentinel3 space and ground segment operational needs that are met through mission planning. Through regular liaison with space and ground segment experts, implementing, testing and documenting new or modified operational needs that are met through mission planning Performing the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the MPF operational implementation in all mission phases. The MPF operational implementation resides in a relational database and associated business rule management system, and is used to generate schedules related to satellite payload mission planning Rolling out of new versions of the MPF operational implementation following approved configuration management procedures Performing the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the MPS rules and constraints file in collaboration with the Flight Control Team Maintaining an understanding of the SCOS2000 MCS Working Operational Database, in which the linkage between Sequences Requests and telecommands is defined Contributing to the definition of any changes to the supplied mission planning application software or to inhouse supporting software that could lead to performance andor ergonomics improvements. Contributing to the process of implementing such changes, and liaising with any external contractors that may be performing the changes Contributing to the definition and raising of Engineering Change Proposals and Change Requests concerning mission planning, and attending ECP Review Board meetings if necessary Contributing to the operational validation of new versions of mission planning application software, including testing of ARNCR correction and new functionality. This may include FAT or OSAT attendance Participation in any necessary meetings and reviews long term scheduling, schedule consolidation, anomaly review boards, etc. Training of personnel in mission planning tasks as required QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University degree At least 3 years of experience of Low Earth Orbit LEO spacecraft and ground segment system operations preferably including use of SCOS2000. ESSENTIAL SKILLS At least 3 years of general programming software development, including at least 1 year of software development in Java or an equivalent e.g. Drools, JBoss Rules At least 2 years working with relational databases and SQL, preferably involving Oracle database administration At least 2 years of working with files in XML format At least 2 years of Linux operating system administration. At least 1 year of software development in C, with knowledge of Oracle database access using ProC advantageous Very good command of the English language Ability to work in international teams Good interpersonal and communication skills. 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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North Koreans reportedly billed DNI Clapper's party for dinner during mission to free prisoners
2015-01-16 15:08:20| Apparel - Topix.net
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was presented with a bill by North Korean officials for his share of a sumptuous dinner during a secret mission to retrieve two American prisoners from captivity last November, according to a published report. The Washington Post reports that U.S. officials did not disclose the exact amount that was charged to America's top spy.
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