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Ground Segment Architecture and Engineering Consultant
2015-10-12 19:05:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
POSITION ID 2576 ROLE FUNCTION Ground Segment Architecture and Engineering Consultancy in DarmstadtGermany GENERAL CONDITIONS START Q1 2016 LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 17 October 2015 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY The Key Person shall have a University degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to the job profile together with the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision. Knowledge and experience with the following is considered essential Extensive experience in the analysis of systems applications and modelling At least 5 years demonstrated experience in the field of systems engineering and architectural design Space and Ground System engineering processes, and System and Software lifecycles and standards. Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering methods, techniques and tools Experience in the use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities e.g. Vitech CORE, Enterprise Architect Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS. NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE Previous working experience in system engineering aspects of SystemGround Systems for MeteorologicalEarth Observation Satellites would be an advantage. Experience in evolution management andor product line management of assets shared across organizational parts is desirable. Familiarity with formal architecture frameworks e.g., MODAF, TOGAF, DODAF will be a valuable appreciated asset. The Key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple parallel tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communications skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Due to the nature of the position, the Key person shall have good interpersonal skills and proactive attitude with strong ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment. Proficiency in English is required. TASKS The key person will perform system engineering activities such as Requirements engineering, which consists in requirements analysis and validation, requirements allocation, tracing, and requirements change control Functional analysis and architecture design applying system modelling engineering methods and techniques Ground Segment components specification Interface definition System analyses, performed for the purpose of resolving requirements conflicts, decomposing and allocating requirements, assessing system effectiveness Tradeoff studies for assessing effectiveness, risk, cost and planning for the implementation of changes requested by operations users and customers. The Key person is expected to perform the following specific tasks Build models of Subsystem of the Reference Architecture Ground Segment, capturing their requirements, describing the internal architecture and defining their external interfaces Support the generation, review and maintenance of the documentation of the Reference Architecture Subsystems addressing their architecture, functions, requirements and interfaces Support the management of the requirements of the Reference Architecture subsystem and Components, heeding on the evolution of the operational system and future systems, using DOORS Categorise and link relevant Subsystem and Component requirements to the model for traceability Refine the processes and working practices established for the application of the Model Based Systems Engineering and the use of Vitech CORE Analysis of Engineering Change Requests issued for evolution of the operational ground segments In the performance of these tasks, the Key person shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. The actual work will be released and defined in terms of scope, period, tasks, and deliverables in individual Work Packages.
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Datahandling Operations and Overall Ground Segment Verification Engineer mf
2015-10-12 14:04:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Datahandling Operations and Overall Ground Segment Verification Engineer mf Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Operations CentreESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. This position, generally referred to as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE, is responsible for the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT during the operational phases, including special operations, and will also participate in test campaigns. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Act as Expert Operations Engineer in the DataHandling subssystem and in the Overall Ground Segmend Verification areas, during Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator and of the Mission Control System MCS including the OnBoard Software Maintenance OBSM and Mission Planning System. Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP. Support to test and operate the Network Data Interface Unit NDIU. Support for Flight Operations System FOS procurement, integration and tests. Review of satellite documents. Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP support Responsible for DataHandling subsystem. Commissioning support Responsible for DataHandling subsystem. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have as a minimum a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and minimum 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering activities. The following qualifications and experience are required Demonstrate experience with ground segment integration and validation, especially in the frame of mission planning and data distribution. Spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge including FDIR, in particular for the Data Handling units TC Decoder, TM encoder, Processor Module, PFPL Bus. Demonstrated experience in the operations or OPRSPREP of Onboard computers based on the ERC32 processor and the 1553 MILBUS PFPL Bus architecture is essential. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and Mission Utility Support Tools MUST. Expertise on Packet Utilisation Standard, ideally the AS250 implementation. Experience in working in an operational environment. Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. Experience with anomaly investigations. Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special Operations LEOP, deorbiting campaign and routine operations. The ability to work independently with little supervision. Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel. Capable to coordinate and Interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat. Familiarity with Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels. Familiarity with TeleMetry and TeleCommand TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible. Familiarity with multisatellite missions. Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. Satellite Validation Test. Experience with ground segment integration and validation. Experience in validation and verification of Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar Electronical Ground Segment Equipment EGSE. The following experience is desirable Familiarity with MUST. Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS. The position is located on site at ESOC and will involve short European travels. Conditions Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for applications is the 23rd of October, 2015. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02721.54.84 32 02721.54.84
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Optical Communication Payload Operations Planning Expert and Overall Ground Segment Verification Eng
2015-10-12 12:04:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Optical Communication Payload Operations Planning Expert and Overall Ground Segment Verification Engineer mf Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Operations Centre ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. This position, generally referred to as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE, is responsible for the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT during the operational phases, including special operations, and will also participate in test campaigns. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Act as Expert Planning and Interface engineer in the Optical Communication Payloads Planning and in the Overall Ground Segmend Verification areas, during Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator and of the Mission Control System MCS including the OnBoard Software Maintenance OBSM and Mission Planning System. Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Plan FOP. Support to test and operate the Network Data Interface Unit NDIU. Support for Flight Operations System FOS procurement, integration and tests. Review of satellite documents. Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP support. Commissioning support. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have as a minimum a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and minimum 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering activities. The following qualifications and experience are required Demonstrate experience with ground segment integration and validation, especially in the frame of mission planning and data distribution. Expert and operational experience on mission planning of optical communication payloads laser links, Sentinels OCP planning including interface with internal and external partners for the planning of such operations. Spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge including FDIR, in particular for the AOCS units, Thermal Control and Power subsystem. Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000, including data dissemination subsystems like EDDS and Mission Utility Support Tools MUST. Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard. Experience in working in an operational environment. Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. Experience with anomaly investigations. Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems. Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special Operations LEOP, deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine. The ability to work independently with little supervision. Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel. Capable to coordinate and Interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat. Familiarity with Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels. Familiarity with Telemetry and Telecommand TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible. Familiarity with multisatellite missions. Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. Satellite Validation Test. Experience with ground segment integration and validation. The following experience is desirable Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar Electronical Ground Segment Equipment EGSE. Familiarity with MUST. Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS. The position is located on site at ESOC and will involve short European travels. Conditions Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for applications is the 23rd of October, 2015. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. For additional information, please contact Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services jobsspaceapplications.com Leuvensesteenweg 325, 1932 Zaventem Tel 32 02721.54.84 32 02721.54.84
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Satellite Ground Segment Quality Assurance Consultant
2015-10-06 13:05:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is a permanent position, calling for an Engineering Consultant with a university degree and a background of at least 5 years in space systems with a focus on ground segment as well as at least 3 years in project Quality Assurance roles. You will be placed on assignment based near Frankfurt in Germany for several years. Candidates should ideally be available to start in Q1 2016. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding realtime environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures. The consultant will be integrated into the space ground segment team to perform QA activities related to the ground segment. The following attributes are essential for this position sound handson experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control sound handson experience in risks management and lessons learned processes sound experience in a rational application of international quality standards good knowledge of ECSS standards sound handson experience in managing, reporting and followingup of procured items knowledge of project management and project planning, including the ability to identify and report on critical paths some knowledge of requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS ability to draft management reports and executive summaries in English sound handson experience of working on collaborative programmes between different partners very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access good interpersonal skills, including mediation skills very good attitude to team working. The main working language is English and candidates must be fluent in both reading and writing but knowledge of French also would be advantageous. Pactum was established in 1988 and provides space system services and recruitment consultancy to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe.
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Project management support EPSSG Ground Segment 1513087
2015-10-06 13:05:19| 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 Darmstadt, Germany. Project management support EPSSG Ground Segment 1513087 Job Description We are looking for project management support in the development of the ground segment of the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG satellite system for our client EUMETSAT. You will be part of the EPSSG Ground Segment Team in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO at EUMETSAT and be involved in supporting the EPSSG Ground Segment development activities. Your tasks will typically include Participate in team management meetings and in meetings with partner agencies, contractors, internal stakeholders, etc. as appropriate Track progress against agreed development plans and signal any likely or identified deviations from these plans, together with proposals to reduce the impact of any delays Track actions and risks, analysing and reporting critical issues to the Project Manager, and support the close out of such actions and risk mitigation activities Prepare minutes of meetings and correspondence to industry andor EUMETSAT partners Contribute to the preparation and execution of the Project Reviews from a management standpoint Contribute to maintaining the project schedule in coordination with EPSSG team members, perform a critical path analysis of the schedule In coordination with the EPSSG Project Control Team, support the Project Manager and team in maintaining project documents such as the Project Management Plan, Product Tree, Team Organisation Chart, Work Breakdown Structure WBS and related documents Prepare presentations and synthetic progress reports for internal e.g. report to senior management and external purposes Follow up subsystem development activities monitor deliverables to and from EUMETSATs partner agencies and industry, and support the review of deliverables. Support the control of the baseline definition of the ground segment including evaluation of Change Requests, Change Proposals, Requests for Waiver Deviation, etc. Support on a case by case basis the other Programmes within the LEO Division in Project management support activities. These activities will involve interactions with other EUMETSAT teams and external stakeholders. Travel within Europe may have to be undertaken. Required Skills and Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, science, business administration or equivalent At least 3 years of experience performing project management activities At least 5 years of experience working on large and complex development projects in the aerospace or similar domain Experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners Ability to make synthesis from various written or verbal inputs with excellent English writing skills Good computing skills with strong experience withability to use MS Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, etc.. Desirable Skills and Experience The following would be additional assets Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and processes Certification in project management or in project management disciplines Knowledge of systems development lifecycle Experience of Ground Segment development for Earth Observation systems Knowledge of ECSS standards. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 19 October 2015 Start of Work December 2015 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 Germany. 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 19 October 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook
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