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Aeolus PDGS Validation Engineer
2018-05-23 17:27:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 052 You will have the opportunity to provide support on both Swarm and Aeolus missions. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Aeolus PDGS Operational Validation Qualification including operational validation and the below Aeolus PDGS software applications Aeolus Processing Facility APF and scientific processors and QC tools integrated into the APF application Aeolus Mission Management and Planning Facility MMPF and associated external tools e.g. Gantt, Savoir Aeolus Calibration and Monitoring Facility ACMF and scientific processors and QC tools integrated into the ACMF application Aeolus Data Dissemination Facility ADDF and any associated subcomponents of the Aeolus Data Dissemination Facility ADDF Aeolus System Monitoring Facility HORUS Aeolus scientific processors and quality control tools Updated configurations files and settings e.g. PDGS baseline management configuration Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline, preferably in Earth Observation or Computer Science. You have experience on Payload Data Ground segment architecture andor operations. You have the capacity to acquire in depth technical understanding and knowledge of PDGS systems overall architecture, data flows, interfaces, dependencies in a limited time You have a proven experience with configuration management, change control and release management Proactiveness, good communication skills, team player You are results oriented You have the capacity to work autonomously You have the capacity to generate good documentation. You are fluent in English. You have experienceknowledge on PDGS validation activities or similar. You have the capacity to acquire in depth technical understanding and knowledge of all Aeolus PDGS systems overall architecture data flows, interfaces, dependencies in a limited time You have proven experience with structured best practices, processes and methodologies. 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 28052018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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 and NATO.
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Aeolus AIV Engineer
2017-10-31 15:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
You will have the opportunity to provide management and specialised engineering support to each Earth Explorers Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS manager for the Phase DE1. The position is based in Frascati, Italy. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support to maintenance of the PDGS Integration and Validation Plan Support to maintenance of the PDGS Integration and Validation Procedures Generation completion of Tests Procedures and Test Scripts Preparation, organisation and execution of the PDGS Integration and Validation tests Analysis of the PDGS Integration and Validation test results and generation of test reports Contribution to PDGS Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards Support to generation of the GS Validation Plan Support to generation of the GS Validation Procedures Support to preparation, organisation and execution of the GS Validation test Support to the analysis and reporting of the GS Validation test results Participation to the GS Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards Support to management of the Anomaly Reports resulting from the test execution, and coordination of the implementation of mitigation actions Support to the management of the operators training and contribution to preparation of operational training documentation Support to the definition and documentation of the PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan Support to the preparation and execution of PDGS commissioning activities Support to the preparation of the launch and implementation of rehearsal activities PDGS system behaviour monitoring and reporting during commissioning Support to preparation of the Operational setup for phase E2 and for the PDGS Transfer To Operations Generation of technical notes whenever needed during the Project lifetime Operations of the various supporting tools e.g. Documentation Management System Participation to Ground Segment Reviews and PDGS reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry Adhoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS testing and validation. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent qualification in engineering You have a strong experience in integration and validation test activities, preferably in the field of Earth Observation Ground Segments You have a good ability to plan ahead and follow schedule of testing activity You have a sound experience in System and Software anomalies management reporting, analysis, classification and resolution You have experience or good knowledge of the ECSS standards and as an asset documentation and configuration control management techniques You have a knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions and instruments and processes related to their PDGS development would be an asset You possess programming skills in order to develop tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS testing and validation. 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 17112017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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 and NATO.
AIV Engineer for Aeolus PDGS phase DE1
2017-10-30 08:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Frascati, Italy. AIV Engineer for Aeolus PDGS phase DE1 1715081 Job Description We are looking for an AIV Engineer for our client ESRIN, in Frascati, Italy. You will be providing management and specialised engineering support to each Earth Explorers Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS manager for the Phase DE1. Your activities will include PDGS Integration and Validation phase GS Integration and Validation phase Launch preparation and Commissioning phase To perform the above role, you should be well familiar with PDGS Design documentation PDGS Operations Concept Document Interface Control Documents PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan Ground Segment Validation Plan Your activities will include contributing to PDGS Integration and Validation Plans, Procedures and Reports Technical notes, Minutes of Meetings, reports, review item discrepancies and problem and anomaly reports within the scope of the work package Definition and creation of the test data for PDGS Integration and Validation GS Validation Plan, Procedures and Validation Reports Preparation of PDGS operational documentation PDGS commissioning Plan and reports Weekly Operations reports during commissioning Adhoc developed tools You shall also provide the following support Maintenance of the PDGS Integration and Validation Plan and Procedures Generation completion of Tests Procedures and Test Scripts Preparation, organisation and execution of the PDGS Integration and Validation tests Analysis of the PDGS Integration and Validation test results and generation of test reports Contribution to PDGS Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards Generation of the GS Validation Plan and Procedures Preparation, organisation and execution of the GS Validation test Analysis and reporting of the GS Validation test results Participation to the GS Test Readiness Reviews and Test Review Boards Management of the Anomaly Reports resulting from the test execution, and coordination of the implementation of mitigation actions Management of the operators training and contribution to preparation of operational training documentation Definition and documentation of the PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan Preparation and execution of PDGS commissioning activities Preparation of the launch and implementation of rehearsal activities PDGS system behaviour monitoring and reporting during commissioning Preparation of the Operational setup for phase E2 and for the PDGS Transfer To Operations Generation of technical notes whenever needed during the Project lifetime Operations of the various supporting tools e.g. Documentation Management System Participation to Ground Segment Reviews and PDGS reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry Adhoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS testing and validation Travel may be requested from 2 to 6 missions per year might be required depending on the project phase. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent qualification in engineering Strong experience in integration and validation test activities, preferably in the field of Earth Observation Ground Segments Good ability to plan ahead and follow schedule of testing activity Experience in System and Software anomalies management reporting, analysis, classification and resolution Experience or knowledge of the ECSS standards and as an asset documentation and configuration control management techniques Knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions and instruments and processes related to their PDGS development would be an asset Programming skills in order to develop tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS testing and validation Work Location Frascati, Italy Dates Application Deadline 08 November 2017 Start of Work January 2018 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Italy. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 08 November 2017 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Electrical AITAIV Engineer Aeolus
2016-09-29 17:05:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Electrical AITAIV Engineer Aeolus ESTEC, Ref no 16 11733 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence 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 For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking an experienced Electrical AITAIV Engineer to work at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to System Modelling Functional Verification Section TECSWM within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. While under the responsibility of the TECSWM section, you will functionally report to the Aeolus Project manager and be responsible for the following Monitoring the AIT and verification plans produced by the satellite prime contractor and ensuring that they are coherent and consistent with the baseline schedule via regular AIT meetings at the prime contractors premises. Identifying potential risks to the schedule and identifying workaround solutions and risk mitigations which can be implemented. Reviewing and commenting test specifications and test procedures and participating to TRRs and PTRs as the representative of the project in coordination with the ADMAeolus Instrument and AIT, Engineering and PA Managers. Monitoring and participating in functional test preparations debugging and assessing readiness for formal test executions including readiness of EGSE. Participating in NRBs and TRBs as one of the representatives of the project Supporting the verification control process by review of VCDs and participation to VCBs Monitoring and enabling that there is adequate support for AIT activities and AIT reviews, both within industry and ESA. Ensuring that environmental test facilities are in a state of readiness for the satellite test campaigns. You will be expected to act as an integrated member of the contractors AIT and verification team in relevant phases, e.g. during extensive thermal test campaign at CSL test facilities, Leige, Belgium. You will also be supporting the Aeolus launch campaign ensuring the launch facilities are in a state of readiness for the satellite, are inspected and verified, that transfer of all GSE is completed and that these are verified prior to satellite launch readiness preparation. This will require monitoring the completeness of all AITAIV activities up to launch in accordance with an agreed launch operations plan. This position is full time located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is November 2016 with duration initially foreseen to 30062017 but may be extended. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate shall have A Masters degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering At least 4 years of relevant professional working experience, including mandatory experience in functional AIT of spacecraft Good experience in System AIT and functional testing. A proven ability to work in a project team with a sense of cooperation and negotiation with colleagues at ESA or within Industry is also required. The function will require availability of the incumbent to witness tests and to participate to AIT activities for relative long periods abroad, up to several months in the case of the satellite launch campaign. The incumbent will be required to demonstrate good technical understanding and analytic skills for industry provided documentation and information. Taking into account the status of the project, knowledge of the Bepi Colombo spacecraft is considered an asset. 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 Applicants should apply through the link below. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link below with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date October 19th 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. A Certificate of Conduct will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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Spacecraft Controller for Aeolus on customer site ESOC
2016-05-20 15:06:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Aeolus Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. The primary area of responsibility for this service is the Aeolus payload chain, including the preparation and validation of the FOP, commissioning plan and payload operations mission planning. The Engineer may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE Spacecraft Operations Engineer services, including test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and Simulator. The Engineer will be primarily assigned to a particular mission within the Earth Observation Mission family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. This is a opportunity for an Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work in the domain of satellite operations on customer site in ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany. The position is unlimited and fulltime and will start earliest in July 2016. Submission deadline for interested candidates is 5th of June 2016. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The general activities to be supported by the Engineer are Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations Preparation of and Participation in the Commissioning Phase. General Flight Control Support Service Spacecraft Performance Analysis QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, with emphasis on the Payload Hands on familiarity with operational tools MCS, Simulator, DB browser, MOIS or equivalent tool Handson familiarity in SVT and flight procedures development Ability to work in an organised manner, with good reporting skills and reliable deadline meeting Coordination skills with internal Flight Control Team, and external ESRIN payload data centre, Satellite developer, simulator developer parties Fluency in English DESIRABLE SKILLS Familiarity with the ESOC environment. Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites, including basic mission analysis and payload observation scheduling aspects Familiarity with the basic usage of orbit and environment analysis tools e.g. STK 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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