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Ground Segment Quality Assurance Engineer

2015-08-28 15:04:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This is an opportunity for a a university graduated engineer, with at least 5 years experience in the ProductQuality Assurance area in AerospaceSpace Programmes to support our customer in the quality assurance of the MTG programme. This position is full time and unlimited and fully based on customer side in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany. The position will start earliest November 2015. Submission deadline for applicants is 7thth of September 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The Key Person will be part of the MTG QA Team which provides support to the MTG Programme. Herhis tasks will be allocated in support of the MTG Ground Segment activities, including Ground Segment and System IVV, monitoring of IVV QA related activities and witnessing tests of facilities, in accordance with the plan and priorities assigned by the GEO QA Manager and the MTG GS QA Engineer. In this framework, the main tasks of the Key Person will include the following Implement EUMETSAT QA policies in the assigned areas, keep in accordance with the MTG System QA plan and all relevant applicable Standards, Technical and QA documents, Procedures and Working Practices WPs that are applicable to the ongoing projects phases Ensure that MTG processes involved with the assigned tasks are implemented in accordance with their relevant QA working practices and procedures Support maintenance of GEO WPs and procedures Suggest and support implementation of as agreed improvements to the available QA documentation, aiming at process efficiency and synergy Support the establishment of metrics to measure the effectiveness of the main processes within the assigned areas. Provide proactive suggestions for process improvement, based on these metrics and other observations Work with and in support of the MTG Teams, in order to ensure that Quality Assurance policies and methods are taken into account during all phases Contribute to the production of the documents relevant to the performed tasks Critically review technical and management documents issued in support to the MTG Ground Segment and System IVV activities Support, acting when required as Review secretary, the Programme Reviews and Check Points planned for the MTG programme, ensuring that the relevant Organisation Note arrangements are correctly implemented, and that the Review support tool to be used for the Reviews is available Support the MTG GS Facilities procurement activities and the connected processes ensuring that the QA requirements related to IVV are implemented correctly Monitor implementation of the agreed QA Plans and procedures within the Industry and others Organisations ESA activities, including their Subtiers Provide specific QA support to the MTG IVV Integration, Verification, Validation activities focussed on MTG GS, including witnessing of tests, review of verification records, support TRRTRB, ARB and other relevant IVV related processes according to the applicable working practices Coordinate the anomaly and nonconformances reviews process in the assigned areas If so required and agreed support the preparation and conduct of QA audits on Industry and within EUMETSAT in the areas connected with MTG GS activities, in line with the MTG GS Contractors Suppliers Quality Assurance Audit Plan Provide regular reporting to the MTG QA Management and to the MTG Management Attend and support the weekly GEO QA Team coordination meetings. QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE A University degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Sciences or a related discipline is required. The Key Person shall have at least 5 years of specific work experience in the ProductQuality Assurance area in AerospaceSpace Programmes, and have good interpersonal and mediation skills. Specific experience on PAQA processes on satellite Ground Segments, satellite Mission Control and Operations, and on Satellite data processing will be considered an advantage. Candidates having matured significant work experience in other fields, on complex products with elevated technical contents will also be considered. ESSENTIAL SKILLS For the fulfilment of the tasks listed above , candidates shall be in possession of the following mandatory skills Significant handson experience in PAQA processes definition, implementation and effectiveness monitoring Knowledge and application of aerospacespace PAQA and ISO 9001 standards Multiyear experience in the implementation of QA policies and methods in procurement contracts for complex products such as ground segment systems Experience in providing QA support to complex SW products throughout their complete development lifecycle, following Software QA standards Experience on Hardware HW Software SW products integration and verification Capability of understanding technicalities and design methods in the area of satellite ground segment , operations, mission control and data processing Significant handson experience in using Microsoft Office Suite and in particular with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access Capability of producing and releasing in autonomy minutes of meetings and QA reports Experience in application of risk management and lessons learned processes Good interpersonal and mediation skills. DESIRABLE SKILLS The following skills are considered an advantage Experience in conducting internalexternal QA audits Experience of working in international programmes Knowledge of requirement management tools, e.g. DOORS 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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Software Product Assurance Engineer

2015-08-13 11:07:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Software Product Assurance Engineer in the Software Product Assurance Section, Quality Dependability and PA Support Division, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands, with initial resident assignment in Toulouse France. DUTIES The Software Product Assurance Engineer will initially be assigned as integrated support to the EGNOS Project, reporting to the Head of the EGNOS PA Safety Unit for projectspecific responsibilities. For maintaining professional standards, contributions to corporate tasks reviews, standardisation, alerts, lessons learned, etc. and implementing ESAs general PA policy, the postholder will report to the Head of Department. Training and familiarisation with the Departments mandate, processes and procedures will therefore be provided at the start of the integrated support assignment. Specific responsibilities and tasks will include supporting the Project in establishing and monitoring EGNOSspecific software PA requirements, in relation to ESA standards, EGNOS specifications and applicable European Commission, Document and European Aviation Safety Agency regulationsstandards evaluating contractors plans, technical specifications and efforts proposed to execute development and qualification of software developed or used under the EGNOS programme monitoring the performance of the contractors Software Product Assurance programmes to ensure compliance with SPA requirements established for projects evaluating proposed concepts, designs and operations for compliance with defined SPA requirements performing audits of contractors and their inhouse standards for compliance with ESA requirements and assessing maturity of their software processes liaising with software engineering on related matters coordinating with dependabilitysafety engineers to assess implementation of corresponding recommendations within the software participating in the nonconformance management process for software supporting the Head of Unit in following up subsystem reviews, particularly for the qualification status of software supporting the Safety Engineer in controlling implementation of the software safety assurance system participating in project reviews to assess compliance with applicable requirements and formulate acceptreject recommendations participating in periodic meetings with the parent section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency. These tasks require interaction with the EGNOS prime contractor and developing subcontractors, the European GNSS Agency GSA and the EGNOS Service Provider. Duties will also include supporting the system engineers within the postholders area of expertise. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in software engineering, with substantial experience in software product assurance in the aerospace or comparable fields, preferably on softwareintensive safetycritical systems. Knowledge and experience of ECSS software engineering, software PA and civil aviation standards DO178BC, DO278 are also required. Familiarity with GNSS and EGNOS would be a clear advantage, as would experience with software certification processes. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills, being able to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. They should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. The location of the initial assignment being the ESA Office in Toulouse, a good knowledge of both these languages is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 9 September 2015. 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, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. 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, Poland, 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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Principal Product Assurance Engineer

2015-08-12 18:04:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Principal Product Assurance Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Portsmouth. You will be responsible for ensuring the relevant quality assurance controls of a project including hardware, software and services are in accordance with the contractual requirements and those compatible with the Airbus DS Quality Management System. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Ensure an adequate, effective and efficient implementation of PA activities is achieved through successful integration with all management and engineering activities. Generate and implement a project Product Assurance Safety Plan Assure the qualification and verification programme is defined and completed Ensuring that all the subcontractor PA requirements, based on the knowledge of the products and the Customers requirements, are defined and implemented Identifying and coordinating resources and trained personnel assigned to the various supplier PA activities Convening regular progress meetings with PA disciplines and reporting Coordinate and provide PA inputs for project design reviews, PDR, CDR, etc. Ensure that all Parts, Materials and Processes are approved for flight PADs, RFAs, PCBs, PMPCB, ERCBs Undertake Inspections and audits as required MIPs, KIPs, etc. Control the management of nonconformances and associated tools Convene and chair Nonconformance Review Boards attend Configuration Control Boards, Test Reviews, as applicable Participate and support in risk assessment and mitigation plans Manage the process for requests for waiverdeviation from suppliers to customer Review and action the alert and warning notes systematically, ensuring their flow down and implementation by subcontractors and maintaining records Manage the project audit schedule and associated audit reportsactions, including inspections including supplier audits Ensure the Equipment Qualification Status List is maintained for all equipments Ensure compliance to product liability legislation Review and approve the Certificate of Conformity CofC. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Mandatory skills Degree or HNDHNC or specialist knowledge in relevant disciplines. Proven experience in Space environment as a PA Engineer or other relevant experience. PAQuality Assurance experience on complexextensive electronics based systems EN9100ISO 9001 auditing experience, supplier evaluation and monitoring Good team worker with strong interpersonal and persuasive skills. Expert user and promoter of quality tools and methods, particularly risk management. Use of software tools and office suite Microsoft Office Desirable skills Knowledge of software development lifecycles Experience of Space programmes and ECSS standards Experience of man management Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

2015-08-10 18:05:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

One of our Space Clients in Germany is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a Consultancy Support position. The role would ideally suit a contractor looking for a long term consultancy role within the space industry. The submission deadline for applicants is September 21st 2015. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Compile, via dedicated workshops, the current information about TSS SW development and maintenance activities. Generate a proposed SW Quality Model based on SQUALE or equivalent. The model shall allow tailoring for the different SW applications based on their SW quality characteristics. Based on the derived SW quality model design, install, configure and maintain a system based on SonarQube or equivalent for extracting quality metrics and indicators, and generate reports about the SW Quality. The system shall include all necessary plugins and tools to support the SW quality analysis of the main languages used in TSS SW developmentsapplications i.e. CC, Java FORTRAN. A virtual machine will be provided for hosting the system. Define a general testing strategy for the system being able to extract testing quality metrics from the TSS SW developments and applications. Evaluate and propose a tool or a set of tools for checking SW with a special focus on licensing issues e.g. contamination due to use of GPL licenses, preferable to be integrated within the system described in task 2. Support in the definition of possible manual metrics, not directly derived from source code, to better characterise the analysed code and to be included in the system. Skills and Experience System Engineering and SW Development disciplines. SW Quality and SQALE model or similar model. SonarQube and its different plugins or similar tool. Static code analysis for different languages. Versioning systems, especially SVN and GIT. Automated Testing, Continuous Integration, Deployment and Delivery. Documentation of SW applications. MS Office tools for documentation purposes e.g. MS Word. Good computing skills. Familiarity with other SW Quality metrication tools and plugins will be an advantage. Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Good English skills are essential.

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GEO MTG Ground Segment Quality Assurance Engineer

2015-08-10 18:05:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

One of our Space Clients in Germany is looking for a MTG Quality Assurance Engineer to perform Ground Segment and System IVV, monitoring of IVV QA related activities and witnessing tests of facilities. The submission deadline for applicants is September 1st 2015. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Implement QA policies. Ensure the implementation of MTG processes in accordance with their relevant QA working practices and procedures. Support maintenance of GEO WPs and procedures. Suggest and support implementation improvements to QA documentation. Support the establishment of metrics to measure process effectiveness. Ensure that QA policies and methods are taken into account during all phases. Contribute to the production of the documents relevant to the performed tasks. Critically review technical and management documents. Support the Programme Reviews and Check Points. Support the MTG GS Facilities procurement activities and processes. Monitor implementation of the agreed QA Plans and procedures. Provide specific QA support to the MTG IVV activities focussed on MTG GS. Coordinate the anomaly and nonconformances reviews process. Skills Experience Several years work experience in the ProductQuality Assurance area in AerospaceSpace Programmes. Experience in PAQA processes definition, implementation and monitoring. Knowledge and application of aerospacespace PAQA and ISO 9001 standards. Experience in the implementation of QA policies and methods in procurement contracts for complex products such as ground segment systems. Experience in providing QA support to complex SW products. Experience on HardwareSoftware products integration and verification. Capability of understanding technicalities and design methods in the area of satellite ground segment, operations, mission control and data processing. Working knowledge of MS Office i.e., Word, Excel and Access. Experience in application of risk management and lessons learned processes. Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications University degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Sciences. Good English skills are essential.

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