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Mission Control System Operations Engineer for Sentinel3

2016-01-20 18:06:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This is an an ideal position for an experienced Software Engineer with minimum 3 years experience in the operation and maintenance of SCOS2000 satellite control systems. The position is fully based on customer side in EUMETSAT, unlimited and fulltime. Submission deadline for applicants for this position will be 29.02.2016. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The tasks of the key person will typically include Support to routine operations, including o Definition and maintenance of missioncontrol operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides o Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities o Liaison with the operations analysts to ensure continuity and optimisation of database related activities o Interface with other facilities within the operational ground segments to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission monitoring and control activities o Interface with external elements of the operational Ground Segments to ensure the o continuity and optimisation of data exchanges with the mission control systems o Interface with the mission control systems maintenance team and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes o Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses o Provision of standbyoncall support as part of a team of MCS engineers o Provision of support, as required, to critical operations o Processing of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards o Participation in further technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings. Support to modifications to the operational systems, including o Interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. o Processing of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards o Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of mission control systems and related elements, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Support to the preparations for recurrent satellites and future satellite programs Support to operations teams, providing training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Software engineer with minimum 3 years experience in the operation maintenance of SCOS2000 satellite control systems. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Fluency in English At least three years work experience in the operation of spacecraft control systems At least three years work experience developing andor maintaining spacecraft mission control systems software At least five years work experience developing andor maintaining software for a UNIX operating system At least two years work experience with the SCOS spacecraft control system At least two years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software. DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems Experience in the definition, development, integration and acceptance testing of spacecraft mission control systems Experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS Experience of using satellite simulators Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Familiarity with flight dynamics and mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite operations 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 Operations System Test and Validation Software Engineer mf

2016-01-19 14:06:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Mission Operations System Test and Validation Software Engineer mf Ref. No. 1610327 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description We are looking for a System Test and Validation Engineer to support our customer, ESAESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, with endtoend test and validation of ground segment software infrastructure applications used for satellite mission operations. The ESOC software applications include MICONYS, SIMULUS, TEVALIS, DABYS, EUD, and Ground Station Back End Data Systems. Good knowledge of one or more of these applications is required. Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken are Setup and maintenance of the Integration and Test reference environment and relevant configuration Installation and integration of infrastructure application releases Creation and maintenance of virtual machines containing a collection of infrastructure applications Creation and maintenance of test databases, containing the static and dynamic data required to perform the systems validation activities Installation, configuration, test, validation, verification, debugging of ESOC infrastructure applications MICONYS, SIMULUS, TEVALIS, DABYS, EUD, Ground Station Back End Data Systems Participation in Progress Meeting and Reviews Review of technical documentation and verification of compliance to the applicable requirements Production and maintenance of technical documentation, including test plans and test reports Collaboration with the ESOC Technical Officers for the acceptance tests activities of the main systems deliveries and patches Definition and execution of manual and automated test cases Measurement of systems performance Production of test reports documenting the outputs of the systems acceptance test activities. Software verification and validation activities listed above will be executed whenever necessary onsite at ESOC, using the technical installations available in the ESOC infrastructure integration and test facilities. Some activities may be performed at Terma premises. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in Q1 2016. Location Terma premises and customer ESOC premises, both in Darmstadt. Qualifications Competencies Knowledge required includes Good familiarity with at least one of the following ESOC infrastructure applications MICONYS, SIMULUS, TEVALIS, DABYS, EUD, Ground Station Back End Data Systems Competence in one or more modern computer languages such as C, C, Java, UML, XML, SQL Familiarity with modern software development environments and systems, including GUIbased MMIs, familiarity with object oriented analysis, design programming Competence in C optionally in JAVA Familiarity with UNIX or LINUX environments Knowledge of the CORBA standard Knowledge and experience in database administration Knowledge and experience in software engineering and documentation Communication software engineering knowledge covering TCPIP, UDP, IEEE 488, Web technology including related protocols What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through thehttpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId792joblistId1below with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date January 27th, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events

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NASA Advances Mission to Protect Earth From Asteroids

2016-01-15 21:17:46| TechNewsWorld

NASA last week announced that it has established the Planetary Defense Coordination Office to formalize its efforts to detect and track near-Earth objects. The PDCO will supervise all NASA-funded projects to find and characterize asteroids and comets that pass near Earth's orbit around the sun. It will issue notices of close passes and warnings of any detected potential impacts.

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Mission Control Systems Engineer

2016-01-15 13:06:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Take advantage of this rare and rewarding opportunity to join Europes prestigious Meteorological Satellite Organisation as a staff member. Reporting to the Mission Control Systems Manager, the successful candidate will have responsibilities across all of EUMETSATs operational and future programmes. Whilst the primary aspect of the role is mostdefinitely system engineering of satellite control systems, the successful candidate will also undertake delegated supervision of a team of consultant engineers. Candidates shall have operational experience of the systems used on spacecraft, both platform and payload elements this may have been gained from a commercial, governmental or research background. Experience of a spacecraft control software package, such as SCOS2000 would be considered an advantage. The key candidate shall have the ability to plan and implement activities, prioritising according to constraints and to do so effectively in the English language. Candidates shall also have good interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas and issues. All applicants must have proven professional experience in operations preparation and routine operations of a satellite or ground segment along with experience in the development, maintenance andor operations of satellite mission control systems. They shall also have handson experience supporting the development and formal testing of an operational satellite ground segment. If you have the skills were looking for, together with a university degree in a relevant discipline, and are a EUMETSAT member state national then we want to hear from you.

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Mission Analysis and System Engineer

2016-01-14 12:05:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Post Description DEIMOS is selecting an engineer to be integrated in the System Engineering and Earth Observation Mission Analysis SEEOMA Competence Centre of the Flight Systems Business Unit. The work of the SEEOMA Competence Centre is oriented to supporting the design of space missions from a mission engineering point of view mostly for ESA, EC and system integrators, as well as designing and developing system and mission analysis tools to assess mission scenarios and architectures, operations concepts, system performances, and to perform research in celestial mechanics and its applications. As a matter of reference, DEIMOS activities encompass Earth observation, science and lunar missions Formation flying and satellite constellation systems Satellite rendezvous and active debris removal ADR Space transportation systems and reentry vehicles Flight dynamics Space system engineering Planetary entry, descent and landing System and mission analysis tools and simulators for the design, analysis and operations of space missions Main Duties The following types of responsibilities are envisioned Modelling and simulation of space missions and systems, including space environment and space vehicle dynamics. Mission design and analysis for Earth observation, science, lunar and active debris removal ADR missions. Mission design and analysis of multisatellite systems constellations, formation flying, convoys in support to the system design process. Specification, design, development and validation of system and mission analysis tools to support the Mission Engineering processes, in particular to enable the assessment of mission scenarios and architectures, operations concepts and system performances. Specification, design, development and validation of optimised mission planning algorithms and tools. Specification, design, development and validation of flight dynamics tools. Play an active role in fostering the consolidation of the engineering processes and promoting technology research, innovation and development actions. Participation in andor support to Earth observation, science, lunar and ADR programme activities covering phases 0, A, B, C, D and E. Education Required a recognised engineering degree aerospace, mechanical, electrical, control, computer science engineering or a related degree e.g. physics Desired postgraduate studies e.g. M.Sc. or PhD on aerospace, flightorbital dynamics, simulation or software engineering Professional Experience Engineer with at least 1 year experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post relevant M.Sc. PhD studies would also be considered Technical The following skills are required for the post Classical mechanics theoretical background High knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics Experience in Earth observation, science or active debris removal mission design and analysis experience in ESAEuropean programmes is welcome Programming languages MATLAB andor CC Software engineering methods and techniques Other skill desired for the post are Knowledge of optimisation theory and techniques Other programming languages Java, Fortran Object oriented programming Use of mission analysis COTS GMAT, STK, etc. Language Skills Good level of English, spoken as well as written Personal Skills High motivation Initiative and autonomy to solve complex problems Responsibility towards the customer and team mates Willing to work in international groups

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