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Science Operations Engineer Operations Scientist for BepiColombo
2015-09-21 13:04:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESAC, we are currently looking for a Science Operations Engineer Operations Scientist for BepiColombo. Tasks and Responsibilities As a successful candidate you will have the following tasks and responsibilities in the following specific fields Operations Analysis Define, plan and coordinate analyses of instrument and spacecraft operations during NECP, cruise, MOI, nominal and extended orbital missions in the context of the SGS Science Planning System development, testing and operations Study, prototype and develop asneeded Science Operations Analysis SOA environments, workflows and tools in support of the above analyses Develop procedures for the usage of SOA environments, workflows and tools, the execution of the SOA related tasks and relevant automation whenever applicable Analyse available operations modelling tools in the context of the above workflows and develop mechanisms to provide required, unavailable, functionality Interface with DTEC concerning the update of heritage science operations tools and development of new capabilities, including science operations planning Coordinate the execution of the Science Operations Analysis activities throughout the SGS Conduct Operational Constraint Analysis at instrument and system level Iterate on operations scenarios with the PI teams, ESA Project and OGS, and industry during Science Working Team SWT, Science Operations Working Group SOWG, and other relevant meetings Develop, with PI teams, strategies for science operations optimization including maximization of datareturn through available SSMM mechanisms Produce Operations and Constraint Analysis Reports on studied scenarios Provide support to the Project Scientist, as required, including but not limited to shortterm analyses of specific mission science operations scenarios Coordinate, with the Project Scientist, the preparation of the mission Science Activity Plan SAP, assisting in the automation of the process where possiblenecessary Coordinate, with the Project Scientist and SWT the compilation of a Science Traceability Matrix TMX and its interface to an Observations Catalogue Organise and maintain all information concerning instrument operations deemed necessary for future knowledge preservation Support the QPM SOWG DHAWG etc. meetings, as required. System Development Contribute to the design, specification and prototyping of an Observations Catalogue, a Science Planning System and the interfaces of these components to the rest of the SGS system work to be done with Uplink Systems Engineer Contribute to the SGS preparation activities, such as definition of operations plans procedures and preparation of training activities Contribute to overall SGS requirement specification and design, by assisting in the definition of user requirements for the SGS and reviewingassessing completeness and adequacy of System being designed and implemented Cooperate with other projects on operational matters e.g. promote the exchange of information with missions that have various similarities with BepiColombo e.g. Rosetta, EXOMARS, JUICE, SOLO Interface with the CrossMission Support Office for the development and testing of SPICE kernels e.g. Instrument specific, orbit attitude as required Contribute to the definition and specification of the Quick Look Analysis requirements and processes and follow implementation of Instrument Data Processing pipelines by Its Maintain close interactions with the DHA community both in and outside of ESA, e.g. PDS, USGS, OpenPlanetary, etc. AIV Support Provide support to the instrument teams in the preparation of AIV test scenarios and scripts, and execution of AIV activities and calibration campaigns Provide advanced and onsite support to ESA Project and industry in the coordination, preparation and execution of AIV activities at instrument level Analyse and model AIV system and instrument scenarios in the context of resource usage. Remark In order to ensure good insight into the relevant area and for proximity to the PIinstrument teams and the larger science community, scientific andor technology research activities in relevant areas are encouraged. Requirements The Key Person will require at least a graduate degree preferably Ph.D. in a relevant analytical subject area e.g. Computational Physics, AstronomyAstrophysics, Engineering. Further qualification requirements are specified below Demonstrable experience in the fields of planetary science instrument operations analysis, planning and execution Demonstrable prototypingdevelopment experience in the area of operations analysis environments and tools Demonstrable knowledge of Science Operations for planetary missions at ESA, and the associated tools and processes Experience of system and software design and specification Knowledge of astronomicalplanetary instrumentation, preferably related to Mercury Experience in development and execution of AIV test specifications and command scenarios at instrumentlevel Proven experience in managing multiple interfaces with the Scientific Community and Industry Proven ability to compile and reduce complex analyses into succinct reports and presentations Experience of data processing of spacebased data Knowledge of space geometry concepts and use of other ancillary information including experience with the SPICE ancillary information system Knowledge of operations processes used on previous Mercury missions, e.g. NASA MESSENGER SciBox, ACTREACT Programming experience in several languages Python, CC, Java, Fortran, Perl Demonstrable experience in programming and administration of Windows, UNIX and MacOS Operating Systems. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Science Operations Engineer Operations Scientist for BepiColombo Reference ES15001ESA Application closing date 14.10.2015 Start date 01.12.2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via 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 For additional information about ESAC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESAC
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Support to BepiColombo Science Operations SGS Software Development
2015-01-20 12:02:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Greatest opportunity and salary conditions to work in ESAC The European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain with The Server Labs. Well established and leader in software development and technology consultancy, The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. We offer an excellent package, including highest salary, social benefits, company benefits, extra holidays and health and dental insurance. Important Candidates must hold a European Passport and be willing to work in Spain Job Description Support to BepiColombo Science Operations SGS Software Development This work package is intended to provide a number of specialised services to support ESA in developing science operations systems and tools, including System engineering and architectural design activities, including operating plans and procedures, Designing, developing, implementing, testing, deploying, operating and maintaining software tools and systems, e.g. o Observation proposal handling, mission planning and quicklook systems, parts of which may be distributed to the community o User support tools o Interactive analysis and calibration systems, to be distributed as needed to the community for data reduction and analysis o Data processing pipelines o Scientific data archives and interfacing these to the virtual observatory. o Scientific and technical WWW systems to support Science Operations Centre, Science Ground Segment and the scientific community Contribute to the definition of Interface Control Documents ICDs and file interchange formats with external coordination units Organise and perform end to end system testing with the scientific communities Contribute to the maintenance of the overall system, including configuration control and Versioning The BepiColombo Science Ground Segment BepiColombo is a joint ESAJAXA mission to Mercury. The mission comprises two spacecraft, ESAs Mercury Planetary Orbiter MPO and JAXAs Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter MMO. The two spacecraft will be launched in July 2016 with arrival at Mercury in early 2024. The activities of the MPO Science Ground Segment SGS include Science Operations Planning of the MPO payload, science data processing and data distribution to the instrument teams, quick look data analysis of science data and archiving of data in the BepiColombo science archive. The MPO SGS has interfaces with the Operational Ground Segment OGS at ESOC, the MMO JAXA Sagamihara Space Operations Centre SSOC, the MPO Instrument Teams and the Scientific Community. The SGS is based at the European Space Astronomy Centre ESAC in Villanueva de la Caada, Madrid, Spain Specific Service tasks Main Service Tasks Responsibilities The main area of activity will be SW development for the implementation of the Data Processing Subsystem DPS within the BepiColombo Science Control System at the Science Ground Segment. The activity will also imply integration, operation and maintenance of the Data Processing infrastructure, components and tools. Service Work Package Descriptions and Scope The service to be will encompass contributing to the requirements definition, design, implementation and testing of the BepiColombo Science Control System BSCS with specific focus on the Data Processing side of the BSCS. As part of the service the following main activities will have to be carried out develop and maintain the BepiColombo Data Processing System DPS. The DPS activities will comprise the implementation of the pipelines under SGS development responsibility, and the integration within the BSCS of the pipelines developed and delivered to SGS by the different instrument teams. The DPS activities will also include the development and implementation of the data processing monitoring and control facilities and the different data transfer mechanisms. participate in the development and maintenance of the other subsystems of the BSCS. These subsystems cover the acquisition of data from ESOC OGS, the science planning and the quality control, and the interfaces for data ingestion and retrieval tofrom the BepiColombo Archive Core System BACS. contribute to the maintenance of the already deployed BSCS SW contribute to the maintenance operation of the BSCS software development environment Specific Qualification Requirements The service to be provided requires that the personnel should possess a university background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in general software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations. In particular, possess the following experience, knowledge and proficiency in o Programming languages Java, IDL and C. o Scripting in Unix environments. o Graphical User Interface GUI development and maintenance. o Development of data structures, accessing them locally and from relational databases. o Administration of relational Databases, MySQL and ORACLE.o Provision and maintenance of tests harnesses. o Development of Web Applications, experience with Apache Tomcat technologies. o Knowledge of XML and experience in mapping XML files to Java Objects and viceversa is an advantage. o Knowledge of inter process communication is an advantage. o Knowledge of scientific processing and data analysis is an advantage. o Science mission planning and instrument commanding is an advantage o Experience with configuration and version control tools, SVN, GIT. o Experience with software building tools MAVEN, Hudson, Jenkins. o ECSS standards for software development. o ECSS Packet Utilization Standard PUS services o SCOS2000 Mission Information Base MIB structures. Other Information The service personnel should possess good communications skills. Be able to document their work. Willing to travel regularly to ESA establishments andor Instrument teams institutes. Comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English a high level of written and spoken English is essential. Company Description The Server Labs is a European IT services company, specialised on software engineering and handson consulting. Our architects and software engineers are experts on the latest technologies and agile methodologies, to provide our clients the best software solutions, practices and software architectures. We collaborate with our clients to obtain success, committed to innovation, enjoying what we do every day and growing with every challenge. The Server Labs works with different industries and business verticals. Within the Space industry, The Server Labs works with the European Space Agency ESA, at ESAC, near Madrid, and at ESOC, in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt. We provide specialists to ESA, but also our company expertise and services in technologies and methodologies to offer additional value to the projects and initiatives led by ESA. By working with The Server Labs, you will be part of a multinational team in a fast growing technology company based in Madrid, Frankfurt and London. Please send your CV with cover letter to resumetheserverlabs.com before the 30th of January 2015 Additional information Position ID TSLSRE090 Deadline 30th of January 2015 Location Madrid, Spain Support Start Date 1 March 2015 or earlier Support End Date 31 December 2016
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System and Software Engineer BepiColombo
2015-01-16 17:06:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a System and Software Engineer to support BepiColombo Science Operations at our clients premises in Madrid, Spain. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include System engineering and architectural design activities, including operating plans and procedures, Designing, developing, implementing, testing, deploying, operating and maintaining software tools and systems, e.g. Observation proposal handling, mission planning and quicklook systems, parts of which may be distributed to the community, User support tools, Interactive analysis and calibration systems, to be distributed as needed to the community for data reduction and analysis, Data processing pipelines, Contribute to the definition of Interface Control Documents ICDs and file interchange formats with external coordination units Contribute to the maintenance of the overall system, including configuration control and versioning Organise and perform end to end system testing with the scientific communities Scientific data archives and interfacing these to the virtual observatory. Scientific and technical WWW systems to support Science Operations Centre, Science Ground Segment and the scientific community. Contribute to the definition of Interface Control Documents ICDs and file interchange formats with external coordination units Organise and perform end to end system testing with the scientific communities Contribute to the maintenance of the overall system, including configuration control and versioning In addition, other duties may include Develop and maintain the BepiColombo Data Processing System DPS. The DPS activities will comprise the implementation of the pipelines under SGS development responsibility, and the integration within the BSCS of the pipelines developed and delivered to SGS by the different instrument teams. The DPS activities will also include the development and implementation of the data processing monitoring and control facilities and the different data transfer mechanisms. Participate in the development and maintenance of the other subsystems of the BSCS. These subsystems cover the acquisition of data from ESOC OGS, the science planning and the quality control, and the interfaces for data ingestion and retrieval tofrom the BepiColombo Archive Core System BACS. Contribute to the maintenance of the already deployed BSCS SW Contribute to the maintenance operation of the BSCS software development environment Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in general software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations. In particular, possess the following experience, knowledge and proficiency in Programming languages Java, IDL and C. Scripting in Unix environments. Graphical User Interface GUI development and maintenance. Development of data structures, accessing them locally and from relational databases. Administration of relational Databases, MySQL and ORACLE. Provision and maintenance of tests harnesses. Development of Web Applications, experience with Apache Tomcat technologies. Knowledge of XML and experience in mapping XML files to Java Objects and viceversa is an advantage. Knowledge of inter process communication is an advantage. Knowledge of scientific processing and data analysis is an advantage. Science mission planning and instrument commanding is an advantage Experience with configuration and version control tools, SVN, GIT. Experience with software building tools MAVEN, Hudson, Jenkins. ECSS standards for software development. ECSS Packet Utilization Standard PUS services SCOS2000 Mission Information Base MIB structures. Knowledge is required in system and software engineering practices Knowledge in the corresponding software development language, database systems Knowledge is required in ECSS standards for software development. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 05022015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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Support to BepiColombo Science Operations
2015-01-15 11:06:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESAC, we are currently looking for Support to BepiColombo Science Operations. Tasks and Responsibilities The main tasks will be SW development for the implementation of the Data Processing Subsystem DPS within the BepiColombo Science Control System at the Science Ground Segment, as well as imply integration, operation and maintenance of the Data Processing infrastructure, components and tools. As part of the service the following main activities will have to be carried out develop and maintain the BepiColombo Data Processing System DPS. The DPS activities will comprise the implementation of the pipelines under SGS development responsibility, and the integration within the BSCS of the pipelines developed and delivered to SGS by the different instrument teams. The DPS activities will also include the development and implementation of the data processing monitoring and control facilities and the different data transfer mechanisms. participate in the development and maintenance of the other subsystems of the BSCS. These subsystems cover the acquisition of data from ESOC OGS, the science planning and the quality control, and the interfaces for data ingestion and retrieval tofrom the BepiColombo Archive Core System BACS. contribute to the maintenance of the already deployed BSCS SW contribute to the maintenance operation of the BSCS software development environment Requirements The Key Person should possess a university background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in general software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations. In particular, possess the following experience, knowledge and proficiency in Programming languages Java, IDL and C Scripting in Unix environments Graphical User Interface GUI development and maintenance Development of data structures, accessing them locally and from relational databases Administration of relational Databases, MySQL and ORACLE Provision and maintenance of tests harnesses Development of Web Applications, experience with Apache Tomcat technologies Knowledge of XML and experience in mapping XML files to Java Objects and viceversa is an advantage Knowledge of inter process communication is an advantage Knowledge of scientific processing and data analysis is an advantage Science mission planning and instrument commanding is an advantage Experience with configuration and version control tools, SVN, GIT Experience with software building tools MAVEN, Hudson, Jenkins ECSS standards for software development ECSS Packet Utilization Standard PUS services SCOS2000 Mission Information Base MIB structures. The Key Person should possess good communications skills. Be able to document their work, willing to travel regularly to ESA establishments andor Instrument teams institutes. Comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English a high level of written and spoken English is essential. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Support to BepiColombo Science Operations Reference RTCSREODC090 Application closing date 03.02.2015 Start date March 2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via 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 For additional information about ESAC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESAC
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Support to BepiColombo Science Operations
2015-01-14 11:06:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A Spanish leader company in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific services with more than 45 years of experience working for NASA and 35 years working for ESA seeks a candidate for position of System and Software Engineering for Science Operations . This work package is intended to provide a number of specialised services to support ESA in developing science operations systems and tools, including System engineering and architectural design activities, including operating plans and procedures, Designing, developing, implementing, testing, deploying, operating and maintaining software tools and systems, e.g. o Observation proposal handling, mission planning and quicklook systems, parts of which may be distributed to the community o User support tools o Interactive analysis and calibration systems, to be distributed as needed to the community for data reduction and analysis o Data processing pipelines o Scientific data archives and interfacing these to the virtual observatory. o Scientific and technical WWW systems to support Science Operations Centre, Science Ground Segment and the scientific community Contribute to the definition of Interface Control Documents ICDs and file interchange formats with external coordination units Organise and perform end to end system testing with the scientific communities Contribute to the maintenance of the overall system, including configuration control and versioning The BepiColombo Science Ground Segment BepiColombo is a joint ESAJAXA mission to Mercury. The mission comprises two spacecraft, ESAs Mercury Planetary Orbiter MPO and JAXAs Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter MMO. The two spacecraft will be launched in July 2016 with arrival at Mercury in early 2024. The activities of the MPO Science Ground Segment SGS include Science Operations Planning of the MPO payload, science data processing and data distribution to the instrument teams, quick look data analysis of science data and archiving of data in the BepiColombo science archive. The MPO SGS has interfaces with the Operational Ground Segment OGS at ESOC, the MMO JAXA Sagamihara Space Operations Centre SSOC, the MPO Instrument Teams and the Scientific Community. The SGS is based at the European Space Astronomy Centre ESAC in Villanueva de la Caada, Madrid, Spain Main Service Tasks Responsibilities The main area of activity will be SW development for the implementation of the Data Processing Subsystem DPS within the BepiColombo Science Control System at the Science Ground Segment. The activity will also imply integration, operation and maintenance of the Data Processing infrastructure, components and tools. Service Work Package Descriptions and Scope The service to be will encompass contributing to the requirements definition, design, implementation and testing of the BepiColombo Science Control System BSCS with specific focus on the Data Processing side of the BSCS. As part of the service the following main activities will have to be carried out develop and maintain the BepiColombo Data Processing System DPS. The DPS activities will comprise the implementation of the pipelines under SGS development responsibility, and the integration within the BSCS of the pipelines developed and delivered to SGS by the different instrument teams. The DPS activities will also include the development and implementation of the data processing monitoring and control facilities and the different data transfer mechanisms. participate in the development and maintenance of the other subsystems of the BSCS. These subsystems cover the acquisition of data from ESOC OGS, the science planning and the quality control, and the interfaces for data ingestion and retrieval tofrom the BepiColombo Archive Core System BACS. contribute to the maintenance of the already deployed BSCS SW contribute to the maintenance operation of the BSCS software development environment Specific Qualification Requirements The service to be provided requires that the personnel should possess a university background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in general software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations. In particular, possess the following experience, knowledge and proficiency in o Programming languages Java, IDL and C. Scripting in Unix environments. o o Graphical User Interface GUI development and maintenance. o Development of data structures, accessing them locally and from relational databases. o Administration of relational Databases, MySQL and ORACLE. o Provision and maintenance of tests harnesses. o Development of Web Applications, experience with Apache Tomcat technologies. o Knowledge of XML and experience in mapping XML files to Java Objects and viceversa is an advantage. o Knowledge of inter process communication is an advantage. o Knowledge of scientific processing and data analysis is an advantage. o Science mission planning and instrument commanding is an advantage o Experience with configuration and version control tools, SVN, GIT. o Experience with software building tools MAVEN, Hudson, Jenkins. o ECSS standards for software development. o ECSS Packet Utilization Standard PUS services o SCOS2000 Mission Information Base MIB structures. Other Information The service personnel should possess good communications skills. Be able to document their work. Willing to travel regularly to ESA establishments andor Instrument teams institutes. Comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English a high level of written and spoken English is essential. APPLICATIONS Interested candidates should send cv and cover letter to seleccionisdefe.es. The job code must included on the subjet.
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