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Support Scientist to Science Operations Venus Express
2013-02-21 12:39:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Support Scientist to Science Operations Venus Express, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for over 35 years Worldwide. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Staff are supported by local Country based offices We offer our staff a number of additional benefits and assistance For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to employ Scientist to support science operations of the Venus Express mission located at ESAC. One of the components in science operations is the task of generating the commands to operate the scientific payload of a spacecraft. Three main entities are involved in this task the PI teams having built the experiments, a Mission Operations Center MOC which coordinates the satellite operations and a Science Operations Center SOC which coordinates the operations of the scientific payload. The main tasks of the VEX SOC are defined in the Science Management Plan for the respective missions and are summarized here Definition of scientific operations for all mission phases with Principal Investigator PI team support Mission planning and implementation of experiment operation schedules Coordination and prechecking of command sequences for the operations of their payload before submission to the MOC Support the PI teams with software necessary to prepare the operational timelines. Together with the PI teams, the creation of a summary of the main scientific results, at regular intervals or for mission highlights The VEX Science Operations are led by the SOC Operations Manager in close coordination with the Project Scientist, who is responsible for optimizing the science return of VEX. The Venus Express Mission Manager has the overall responsibility for the Venus Express mission and its implementation. The SOC Operations Manager is supported by a number of operational engineers and scientists forming the VEX Science Operations Center VSOC team. A basic principle of the Venus Express science operations is the requirement for a strong involvement by each PI team for the preparation of the science operations. The Science Working Team SWT advises the project scientist on science matters for the mission and indirectly assists VSOC in elaborating science strategies and maximizing the scientific return of the mission. The Science Activity Plan and the Medium Term Plans are the basis for all science operations planning. For the execution of the Venus Express science operations tasks, the VSOC requires support in the area of mission planning specific tasks are included in the Annex document follow URL httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39977 Overview of requirement It is expected that, after getting acquainted with the VEX science operations, the majority of your time will be devoted to work package2 mediumterm planning support. Work package1 and 3 being performed whenever the main responsible person is not available or needs support. Work package4 planning software engineering support shall be performed on an asneeded basis For more information on the work packages please refer to the Annex Document by following httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39977 Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field Essential Skills Experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams Familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning Good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing Experience with the software tools EPS and MAPPS Familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files. Good communication skills across all levels Be willing and capable of working in a small, highly motivated team Fluent in English Desirable Skills Familiarity with the software tool SOLAB Concurrent Versioning System CVSSPICE IDL Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39977 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Support Scientist to Science Operations Venus Express Reference RTCSRE028 Application closing date 19032013 Start date April 2013 Duration Until end 2014 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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Support to Science Operations Venus Express
2013-02-21 11:34:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are a leader company in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific services with more than 45 years of experience working for NASA and 35 years working for ESA. We seek a candidate for a postion located at ESAC European Space Astronomy Centre in Villanueva de la Caada Madrid. Job Description ESA is operating and developing several spacecraft to Solar System bodies, a.o. Mars Express, Rosetta, Venus Express VEX, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter. For these missions the science operations will be located at ESAC. One of the components in science operations is the task of generating the commands to operate the scientific payload of a spacecraft. Three main entities are involved in this task the PI teams having built the experiments, a Mission Operations Center MOC which coordinates the satellite operations and a Science Operations Center SOC which coordinates the operations of the scientific payload. The main tasks of the VEX SOC are defined in the Science Management Plan for the respective missions and are summarized here a Definition of scientific operations for all mission phases with Principal Investigator PI team support. b Mission planning and implementation of experiment operation schedules. c Coordination and prechecking of command sequences for the operations of their payload before submission to the MOC. d Support the PI teams with software necessary to prepare the operational timelines. e Together with the PI teams, the creation of a summary of the main scientific results, at regular intervals or for mission highlights. The VEX Science Operations are led by the SOC Operations Manager in close coordination with the Project Scientist, who is responsible for optimizing the science return of VEX. The Venus Express Mission Manager has the overall responsibility for the Venus Express mission and its implementation. The SOC Operations Manager is supported by a number of operational engineers and scientists forming the VEX Science Operations Center VSOC team. A basic principle of the Venus Express science operations is the requirement for a strong involvement by each PI team for the preparation of the science operations. The Science Working Team SWT advises the project scientist on science matters for the mission and indirectly assists VSOC in elaborating science strategies and maximizing the scientific return of the mission. The Science Activity Plan and the Medium Term Plans are the basis for all science operations planning. For the execution of the Venus Express science operations tasks, the VSOC requires support in the area of mission planning, where specific tasks include WP1 LongTerm Planning Support Tasks Other colleagues in the VSOC team mainly cover these tasks. The contractors key person should act as a backup for this person and thus cover, in case of absence of the colleague or when workload demands, the following tasks Support the Project Scientist in the coordination of the PI teams in the definition of the science goals and their mapping to the operations Collection and consolidation of the measurements the PI teams want to perform Derive observation sequences from the requests provided by the PI teams Ensure that the planning software used for VEX EPS, PTB, MAPPS is compatible with the requirements of the VEX mission Using the EPS and PTB software, develop a proposal for a schedule of observations for the complete mission. Expected output Implementation of the Science Activity Plan that describes the science goals, the measurements needed to fulfill them, the observations that perform these measurements, and a timeline of observations Preparation of specific science operations, which fulfill the Science Activity Plan. WP2 MediumTerm Planning MTP support Tasks The longterm planning needs to be detailed a few months before operation to match to the real VEX orbit and the specific requests from the instrument teams. In 4week intervals, mediumterm plans will need to be prepared. The contractors key person will act as an interface point to coordinate the mediumterm planning inputs from the PI teams. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the mediumterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Where required, support specific PI teams in the generation of their MTP level products Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Pointing Requests PTR and Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC. Expected output One mediumterm plan per month, consisting of Pointing Requests PTR and Instrument Timelines ITL. Documented process and planning files storage in Concurrent Versioning System CVS Planning files delivery to the VEX Mission Operations Center. WP3 ShortTerm Planning STP support Tasks The shortterm planning will be based on the monthly mediumterm planning and encompasses the actual production of telecommand sequences to be sent to the VEX Mission Operations Centre for uplink to the spacecraft. In detail, the following tasks need to be performed Collect the shortterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the PI teams Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VMOC in the form of Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC. Expected output One set of Payload Operational Request files per week sent to VMOC. WP4 Planning Software Engineering support Tasks A number of software tools are in use in the VSOC team for the scientific planning and commanding of payload, the Experiment Planning System EPS the MAPPS Mapping and Payload Planning Software tool and SOLAB Science Operations laboratory. EPS and MAPPS tools are developed by DTEC. Their validation before usage in done by the SOC. The contractor shall provide support in the maintenance and daily operation of the tools, especially MAPPS, the main VSOC planning tool. In particular, heshe shall Collect VEX requests for the operationally necessary changes to these tools i.e. response to SPRs Software Problem Reports Assure software versions are validated and kept under configuration control Follow up the implementation of these changes. Expected output Functioning and validated MAPPS tool. Specific tasks requirements for this position Specific knowledge is required in the following areas l experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams l familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning l good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing l experience with the software tools EPS and MAPPS l familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files. l have good communication skills l be willing and capable of working in a small, highly motivated team. l the Contractors key person should be fluent in English. In addition knowledge of the following would be beneficial l familiarity with the software tool SOLAB l Concurrent Versioning System CVS l SPICE l IDL Specific Qualification Requirements l University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field Other Information About the role It is expected that, after getting acquainted with the VEX science operations, the majority of the Contractors time under this contract will be devoted to work package 2 mediumterm planning support. Work package 1 and 3 shall be performed whenever the main responsible person is not available or needs support. Work package 4 planning software engineering support shall be performed on an asneeded basis. The Contractors key person shall work during normal office hours. Location and reporting Together with other VSOC staff, the Contractors key person will be based at ESAC. Travel Travel to ESOC or other places in Europe should be assumed for about 2 times per year, 23 days each. Applications Interested candidates should send CV and personnal letter to tarsicio.martinesa.int by 20032013.
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Venus Express Science Operations Support
2013-02-21 11:34:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 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 Venus Express Science Operations Support to support our customer in Spain. Venus Express Science Operations Support Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Venus Express science operations team at ESAC you will have the following mission planning responsibilities Support the Project Scientist in the coordination of the Principal Investigator PI teams in the definition of the science goals and their mapping to the operations Collection and consolidation of the measurements the PI teams want to perform Derive observation sequences from the requests provided by the PI teams Ensure that the planning software used for VEX EPS, PTB, MAPPS is compatible with the requirements of the VEX mission Using the Experiment Planning System EPS and PTB software, develop a proposal for a schedule of observations for the complete mission Collect the short and mediumterm planning input from the PI teams Using the EPSPTB and MAPPS software tools, check the PI input for correctness Where required, support specific PI teams in the generation of their MTP level products Forward the consolidated operational requests to the VEX Science Operations Centre VMOC in the form of Pointing Requests PTR and Payload Operational Request POR files Iterate, if required, the operational requests with the VMOC and the PI teams. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in space engineering, planetary science or a related field Experience with ESA science missions and interaction with PI teams Familiarity with Venus Express Science Operations and Planning Good knowledge of geometrical constraints for planning of spacecraft pointing Experience with EPS and MAPPS software tools Familiarity with the format of operational request files POR, ITL, PTR files Knowledge of SOLAB Science Operations laboratory, Concurrent Versioning System CVS and SPICE would be an asset 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 April 2013 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 Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC1960 before 13Mar13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Venus Express mf
2013-02-20 11:35:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission Venus Express VEX is Europes space mission to planet Venus. Since being launched in 2005, operations of Venus Express have been performed at ESOC in Darmstadt by a dedicated team of spacecraft operations engineers and a combined team of spacecraft controllers shared with Rosetta and Mars Express missions. The Venus Express mission has been extended until end of 2014, with a potential further extension into 2015 being considered. All spacecraft platform and backup subsystems are in good health. The mission is very dynamic in spite of being in routine phase, with multiple special operations such as the quadratures, solar conjunctions and lately the aerodrag experiments. The team will be challenged with demanding tasks in the next years ground segment obsolescence migrations, operations automation a possibly preparing and implementing the first European aerobraking operations to be decided in June 2013. The Challenge We are looking for two Spacecraft Operations Engineers SOE to join the SOE to join the Venus Express Mission Control Team located at ESOC to support primarily the following subsystems Power Thermal Subsystems Telemetry and Telecommanding Subsystem TTC The SOE will work within the VEX Flight Control Team FCT under the direct management of the VEX Spacecraft Operations Manager. The Power and Thermal SOE will Take prime responsibility of the platform Power and Thermal subsystems and backup responsibility of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, TTC, Payload instrument, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning. The TTC SOE will Take prime responsibility of the platform Power and Thermal subsystems, and backup responsibility of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, TTC, Payload instrument, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning Coordinate TTC operations with relevant Ground Operations Engineers and Flight Dynamics, in particular for Radio Science and DeltaDOR activities. Both SOEs will Work with the VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts every 5 to 6 weeks approximately Work, and be on call, as operations engineer supervising operations conduction one week every 5 to 6 weeks approximately Write and maintain operational procedures using MOIS and reports Operate the VEX Mission Control System based on SCOS 2000 to monitor and control spacecraft operations Be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment Be able to learn new skills and adapt to the VEX operations environment within 23 months Be able to actively participate in the relevant technical meetings and teleconferences. It is expected that the candidates will have experience in spacecraft operations. The SOE will be subject to a short training for about 23 months. The aim is that after this training, heshe can be assigned as planner and engineer on duty as well as back up SOE for a subsystem and an instrument . This is a fulltime position. The start date is as soon as possible, latest May 2013. Your Qualifications Suitable candidates will hold a university degree in Spacecraft Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject. Fluent written and spoken English is required. Experienceknowledge in some or all of the following fields would be a distinct advantage Spacecraft operations TTC subsystem and RF in general Spacecraft power and thermal subsystems Mission planning SCOS 2000, MOIS tools, operations automation Ground station operations. Terma offers 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. Further 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 the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId326joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date March 13th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer VENUS EXPRESS 2
2013-02-19 17:37:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced Engineers from the Satellite Industry for a full time position based in the area of Darmstadt. Description The Venus Express mission is currently extended until end of 2014, with a potential further extension into 2015 being considered. All platform and backup subsystems are in good health. All instruments are operational except for PFS that could not be operated since the beginning of the mission due to a shutter malfunction and VIRTIS which is affected by the end of life of the coolers, thus limiting its performance in the infrared spectrum. The mission is very dynamic in spite of being in routine phase with multiple special operations like the quadratures, solar conjunctions and lately the aerodrag experiments. The team is challenged with demanding tasks in the next years ground segment obsolescence migrations, operations automation an possibly preparing and implementing the first European aerobraking operations to be decided in June 2013. The Venus Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide operations support primarily for the Power Thermal subsystems. The SOE will work within the VEX Flight Control Team FCT under the direct management of the VEX Spacecraft Operations Manager. The candidate shall Be required to take prime responsibility of the platform Power and Thermal subsystems and back up of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, TTC, Payload instrument, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning. Be required to work with the VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts every 56 weeks approx. Be required to work and be on call as operations engineer supervising operations conduction one week every 56 weeks approx. Be required to write and maintain operational procedures in MOIS and reports. Be required to operate the VEX Mission Control System based on SCOS 2000 to monitor and control spacecraft operations. Be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment. Be able to learn new skills and adapt to the VEX operations environment within 23 months. Be able to actively participate in the relevant technical meetings and teleconferences. It is expected that the candidates will have experience in spacecraft operations. The SOE will be subject to a short training for about 23 months. The aim is that after this training, heshe can be assigned as planner and engineer on duty as well as back up SOE for a subsystem and an instrument. Profile Suitable candidates should hold a University degree in Spacecraft Engineering, Computer Science or related subject. Experienceknowledge in the following fields would be a distinct advantage Spacecraft operations. SCOS 2000, MOIS tools, mission planning and operations automation. Application deadline 100313 Location Darmstadt Germany If you are interested, please send your WORD Format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager, at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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