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External Data Services Operations Engineer
2013-02-13 21:38:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an External Data Services Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany. External Data Services Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. In this role you will have the following responsibilities Overall planning of the operational activities of the Advanced Retransmission Service elements in coordination with the teams responsible for the evolutions of the system and with external partners Coordination of daytoday activities with the operations teams and the relevant engineering teams Preparation and maintenance of operational procedures and documents for the concerned services Coordination and definition of operational interfaces with the external partners and service providers Perform validation of upgrades on the system and of new services Definition of key parameters for monitoring and reporting service performance. Configuration of the monitoring tools. Regular monitoring of service performance and preparation of periodic performance reports Preparation of training material, and conduct training for the engineers, analysts and controllers teams Support to anomaly investigation and monitoring of the close out of anomalies Support to the Advanced Retransmission Service stations operators workshop Support to international technical exchanges such as the WMO RARS initiative Support the definition and implementation of the new services Support to the User Consultation process, the preparation of Operational Service Specifications for the services and the communications to users Coordination of validation, training and documentation activities with new services prior to their inclusion into operations. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Several years of experience within operations of space related ground segments providing near real time services Experience in the following areas is essential Operational Planning and Monitoring of near real time data services, preferably in high availability environment 24x7 Development and validation of operational ground segment and associated operations procedures Definition of ground segment operations requirements. Working knowledge and experience in the following areas would be considered an advantage First level support in satellite based and terrestrial data distribution systems System evolutions and validation processes Unix operating system Excellent communication and interpersonal skills High degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Fluency in English is mandatory, the knowledge of another European language will be an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Julia Niehaus, quoting job reference DEDSC1949 before 18Mar13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job
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Ground Operations Engineer Galileo LEOP Services
2013-02-01 10:38:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced administrative support for a full time position based in the area of Darmstadt. Description General The Galileo LEOP operations will be carried out by a team comprising CNES and ESOC engineers. The plan is for LEOPs to take place alternately at CNES Toulouse and ESOC Darmstadt, with the team taking part in the LEOPs at each site. There will be 2 Ground Operations Managers GOMs, one will be normally based at each of the sites and the holder of this post will report to the ESOC Ground Operations Manager. Each launch will comprise a minimum of 2 spacecraft and possibly up to 4. While the two first pair of Galileo Satellites had been launched IOV1 and IOV2, the holder of this post will support the upcoming IOC1 LEOP support from ESOC and IOC2 LEOP support from CNES plus the follow on missions. The working language across the team is English. During the remaining time periods, the post holder will be assigned work as GOE for other missions, specifically in the area of launcher tracking. This position might require to be on mission away from ESOC for extended period. Services to be provided The responsibilities of the GOE include in particular Developing and managing the LEOP mission timeline Preparation for LEOP operations in coordination with Ground Operations Manager, Spacecraft Operation Manager and Operation Director consulting the operations concept document, interface definitions for the ground elements, scheduling, etc ... Development and review of the ground segment procedures Development of the Galileo Launch Folder Providing specialist advice on the ground segment Development, management and execution of the MRTs, DFTs, Tracking Campaigns. Identification, recording, investigation and progression of ground anomalies during the SVTs, MRTs, simulations campaigns and LEOPs Preparation for, and participation in, the simulations campaigns Assistance to the simulations officer to provided specialist ground segment knowledge for the simulations campaigns. Participation in the 56 day LEOPs in the role of a Ground Operations Manager, thereby executing applicable Classified and UnClassified procedures. This will involve shiftworking to provide 24 hour support to the spacecraft Provide Ground Segment Support for activities like Risk Analysis, Secure Monitoring Procedures, Incident Investigation, etc., as required. Providing any necessary ground segment support to operations in the drift phase of the spacecraft Contribution to the postLEOP reports. The holder of the post will closely cooperate with the Galileo Operations Director, CNES GOM and Spacecraft Operations Manager for the Galileo LEOP missions. Additionally, support to the preparation or operations of other missions delegated to the Division may be required as requested by the Head of Section HSOONX or the Ground Operations Manager. This requires in particular Development and review of the ground station procedures Providing specialist advice on the ground segment Conduct and report on technical and operational qualification of the groundstation Development, management and execution of the MRTs, DFTs, Tracking Campaigns. Identification, recording, investigation and progression of ground anomalies during the prelaunch tests, MRTs and LEOPs Participation in the LEOPs in the role of a Ground Operations Manager, in the case of launcher tracking locally at the groundstation. This will involve extended travelling and shiftwork Contribution to the postsupport reports. Profile This service requires a person with University or similar degree in engineering or physics together with a good professional experience of several years in Ground Operations. Candidates should be systemminded and able to work as a member of an international and interdisciplinary team. Expertise of spacecraft ground operations is highly desirable. The candidate shall also be asked to undergo Security Clearance for this position. Knowledge of French is a strong benefit. Location Darmstadt, Germany frequent travel to be foreseen Application deadline 11122012 If you are interested, please send your WORD format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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