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Satellite Operations Preparation Engineer
2016-07-14 15:08:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Take advantage of this great opportunity to join an exciting international operation, using satellite technology and equipment to monitor the weather, environment and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This role offers the successful candidate the chance to progress their career within Europes Meteorological Satellite Agency EUMETSAT and to work on one of the larger, more high tech satellites. The successful candidate will act as the link between the European Space Agency ESA and EUMETSAT as part of an integrated space segment team. As well as university degree in a relevant subject, the key candidate shall have skills and experience in each of the following areas Proven experience in the Space Segment engineering, procurement and operations, preferably in the frame of an Earth Observation satellite development. Familiarity with the management of ESA development programmes. Familiarity with SCOS mission control systems and in particular Databases and OBSW management. Proven ability to understandsynthesise complex issues and appreciate conflicting interests. Candidates shall have excellence interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to apply these to interacting with teams with conflicting interests. All applicants must be EUMETSAT member state nationals with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written. For more information or to apply please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int, job ref VN 1630
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One-quarter of US households live without Cable, Satellite TV reception
2016-07-13 16:00:37| Digital TV News
According to GfK, levels of broadcast-only reception and internet-only video subscriptions in the U.S. have both risen over the past year, with one-quarter of all TV households now going without cable and satellite reception.
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Satellite Operations Engineer MetOp
2016-07-13 13:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. This is an opportunity for an experienced LEO Satellite Operations Engineer to work in the space domain. The position is unlimited and based in Darmstadt, Germany on our customer site EUMETSAT. The submission deadline for applications is 15.08.2016. The position will start October 2016. ResponsibilitiesDuties The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B Provision of operational expertise to platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition of additional automated analysis and checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESA and Industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support the definition and eventual execution of MetopA inorbit technology testing and endoflife operations. Support to the operations preparation and early operations of MetopC Update, verify and validate the subsystem or instrument procedures and associated operational documentation for MetopC, including support to Satellite System Validation Tests and other Ground Segment Validation Testing. Participate in MetopC Satellite InOrbit Verification Testing. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites JasonCS Sentinel6 as required. QualificationsExperience Satellite operations engineer with experience in LEO satellites. Essential Skills Fluency in English demonstrated experience in at least two of the following skills Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level Desirable Skills IN orbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Software programming skills in particular Python 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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Clouds Are Moving Higher, Subtropical Dry Zones Expanding, According to Satellite Analysis
2016-07-11 20:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Science Bulletin: A Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego-led research team analyzing satellite cloud records has found that the cloudy storm tracks on Earth are moving toward the poles and subtropical dry zones are expanding. Cloud tops are also moving higher in the atmosphere. The record confirms computer climate models that have predicted these changes to have taken place during the past several decades as a consequence of the accumulation of societally generated greenhouse...
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Configuration Management Support LEO Satellite Programmes
2016-07-04 13:06:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ever thought of working in the exciting and ever expanding European Space sector? Thorn SDS has a current role for an experienced Configuration Manager to work with our client EUMETSAT across their Low Earth Orbit programmes. This role will provide the opportunity to work on all the LEO missions witha particular emphasis on the EPSSG EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation Ground Segment development. If successful you will have ample opportunity for training and career progression both at Thorn SDS and within the clients environment. The successful candidate is likely to be someone who has some experience of conducting and implementing configuration management of large scale software centred systems into an operational environment, ideally in a highly available environment 247. This combined with a formal university education computer sciences or engineering, knowledge of project development methodologies, configuration management and process management tools are likely to be the winning formula! Thorn SDS is one of the smaller businesses in this sector but we are a company that understands we can only succeed if our staff are happy and successful that is why we would invite your application via Thorn SDS, where not only can you succeed at EUMETSAT but you can also be a part of an exciting and growing European business. For more details, or to apply please contact Martin Green mgreenthornsds.co.uk
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