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EGNOS Operations Evolution Manager

2014-08-05 10:41:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The role of the European GNSS Agency, in the exploitation phase, shall include tasks in particular as follows i operational activities of the EGNOS Programmes including system infrastructure management, maintenance, ongoing improvement, certification and standardisation, as well as service provision ii development and deployment activities of the evolution and future generations of the systems, including procurement activities. The EGNOS Exploitation Programme team is in charge of managing the exploitation phases of the EGNOS Programme, and shall in particular Manage the execution of the EGNOS exploitation phases in compliance with the ECGSA delegation agreements, controlling the associated schedule, costs and risks Analyse, define and implement the EGNOS exploitation concepts Manage the EGNOS infrastructure operations, maintenance, protection, ongoing improvement and evolutions activities, through associated contracts andor working arrangements Manage the standardisation activities associated with the EGNOS Programme Manage the operational interfaces and service provision to the EGNOS users Liaise with the GSA Market Development Department for the market strategy and development of the EGNOS use Liaise with the GSA Security Department and Security Accreditation Board for ensuring the accreditation of the EGNOS systems and services Liaise with the EASA and other relevant authorities to ensure certification of the EGNOS systems and services Liaise with the EC and ESA for all matters dealing with the EGNOS exploitation related activities. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The EGNOS Operations Evolution Manager reports to the EGNOS Exploitation Program Manager. The EGNOS Operations Evolution Manager will be frequently on mission at the EGNOS liaison office in Toulouse France. Heshe is responsible for Elaborating the Operations, Maintenance and ILS concepts associated to the future EGNOS System generation Coordinating the elaboration of the new generation EGNOS Service Provision and certification requirements, and managing its derivation into the system developments e.g. operability, maintainability, certification requirements Elaborating and implementing, in coordination with the European Space Agency, the operational service provision transition plan from the current EGNOS generation to the new system generation including new services Managing the procurements related to the EGNOS new generation Operations Preparation Phase and Initial Operations Phase activities Managing the procurements related to the new EGNOS GEO transponder service provision Specifying and verifying the EGNOS New Generation Service validation and testing, defining the test platforms utilisation plans Liaising with the European Space Agency for the EGNOS new generation development, contributing to the EGNOS System Evolutions procurement and development reviews, to the specification and verification of the operability functional chain and to the elaboration of subsystem evolutions roadmaps Liaising with the GSA Legal and Contracts Department and with the Administration and Finance Department for procurement and project management activities Supporting the EGNOS GNSS Exploitation Programme Manager in the administration of the EGNOS exploitation department. 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.

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CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager

2014-08-04 18:42:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM in the CRYOSAT Spacecraft Operations Unit, Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will be assigned initially as the CryoSat2 Spacecraft Operations Manager and will report hierarchically to the Head of the Earth Observation Missions Division. As the CryoSat2 Flight Operations Segment FOS is based on a common concept and architecture as other Earth Explorer missions, the SOM will report functionally to the Head of the Earth Explorer Management Office. The postholder will report to the Head of the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section and will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission data systems e.g. mission control systems, simulators, service data centres. The main tasks will involveThe Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM, heading the Spacecraft Operations Unit, will fulfil the generic responsibilities for the definition, implementation and execution of mission operations. This encompasses the following main activities listed below conducting all mission operations until end of mission routine, extended mission and end of life phases, including mission planning, operations execution, reporting, anomaly investigation and resolution, evaluation and long term analysis both of the ground segment and spacecraft behaviour, and onboard software maintenance where required analysing and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment performance, including support to the Mission Manager in the fulfilment of the mission performance requirements interfacing with the appropriate facilities and entities in the investigation and resolution of spacecraft and ground segment anomalies supporting the Mission Manager in the evolution of the mission in particular for the mission extensions, including the assessment of the impacts on the ground segment, and as required their implementation and validation management, evolution and training of the Flight Control Team maintenance of all the operational products required to conduct the mission, in particular the operational database and the Flight Operations Plan interfacing with the user community, external operations centres and Agencies for all aspects related to the operations of the mission. As required, the SOM assists the Division Head in discharging the Divisions mandate, and preparing for new missions to be operated by the Division. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, and should have practical experience in spacecraft operations and team leadership. Candidates should be systemminded, capable of leading a team and be familiar with tradeoff studies and should be able to establish working interfaces within and outside the Centre. 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 11 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 the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 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.

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EPSSG Mission Operations Systems Procurement Manager

2014-04-04 10:35:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Apply your leadership skills to the development of our new EPSSG ground segment. EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 29 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. EUMETSAT is now embarking on new and challenging satellite development programmes, shaping its longterm future. EPSSG Mission Operations Systems Procurement Manager REF. VN1413 Within the Low Earth Orbit Division, you will oversee all activities relating to Mission Operation Systems within the Ground Segment. During the EPSSG Ground Segment GS development, you will manage the engineering definition of the Mission Operations Component, the industrial activities associated with the procurement and development of the component and all related activities leading to the integration, verification and validation of the component. Following handover to operations, you will be involved in the postdelivery support activities in particular during the operational validation of the EPSSG Ground Segment and later on during the satellites and overall system commissioning activities. Together with a degree in Software, Space or System Engineering or a similar discipline, you will bring a proven track record in satellite and mission operation systems for polar andor geostationary applications. Your expertise should span specification, design, implementation, integration and testing across the full ground segment lifecycle, and you will be well versed in applying formal methodologies, standards and processes. Needless to say, you should possess excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, a very analytical mindset and the ability to lead teams. Finally, you should be able to work effectively in English and have knowledge of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 11 May 2014 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques

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Senior Ground Operations Manager

2014-03-20 11:36:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the Airbus Defence Space Centre in Bremen, Germany. The Delivery Manager will be responsible for definition, implementation, and management of MPCVESM related work package in support of US based system closed loop testing. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Control management of ITL delivery to ESA I NASA according to contractual baseline Identification of improvement currently not yet part of baseline according to discussion within EGF WG with ESA NASA Implementation and control of related CCN Coordination and harmonization with other MPCV electrical facilities in Bremen and LMX Coordination and support of system verification tasks ESM SM in case of need allocation of additional change requests by ESA NASA Responsible for producing and maintaining the Assembly, Integration and Verification Plan. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a University degree in a relevant discipline and several years of experience as a Senior Ground Operations Manager or System Engineer. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Ability to cope with pressure. Solid Background in EGSE, AIT AIV, System Engineering. Fluent in English. High level of flexibility. Good organization skills, good communication skills. Extensive travel is involved with this position Average 1 trip in Europe per week incl. overnight Average 2 trips to US per year one fuII week Expected start date July 2014. Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVESM201415 before 25th March 2014. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit.

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