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Configuration and Doc. Management Officer on Earth Observation Projects

2018-02-12 16:26:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of BMC Business Management, Controlling Administration. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview ESA would like to get an experienced Configuration andDocumentation Management Officer to support the Earth ObservationProject Department and specifically the Earth Explorers Programmewithin the Earth Observation Directorate. Heshe will work across theEarth Explorer projects and also be delegated to work on specificProjects. Initially the split will be 50 EarthCARE, 20 Altius and the reston Flex and Aelous. As such heshe will liaise on a daily basis with thevarious members of hisher Projects and report to the Product AssuranceManagers and Project Managers. Tasks will include Acting as the focal Configuration and Documents management expertwithin Earth Explorers to support the definition and maintenance of theproject CM Processes and tools, to ensure exchange of experience andto promote some degree of standardisation. Contribute towards the project CADM plans and monitor CMperformance together with the Product Assurance Managers. Organise Configuration Control Boards CCBs for the disposition ofRFWs, RFDs and configuration change requests proposals. Specifictasks include. Keeping PlatoEclipse updated with new RfWRfDs, project specificinformation and latest RfWRfD status. Notifying the CCB members and the expertsspecialists for anevaluation of the RfWRfD. Preparing the draft MoM, a list of RfWs to be discussed and signed atthe CCB. Recording the outcome of the meeting and publishing signed MoMs. Communicating outcome of CCB to parties involved. Downloading processed RfWRfDs into the documentation system. Processing of DCNs. Control the evolution of the Project Baseline Requirements and the provision of traceability for the changes. Set up and coordinate Project Reviews to ensure the availability of theData package and manage the RIDeRID System. Supporting the implementation and maintenance of adequateconfiguration control methods and procedures, consistent withapplicable standardsrequirements. Provide status data and maintaining a wellstructured configurationrecord system. Assist in the preparation of project audits. Perform Data collection, extraction from different Corporateapplications e.g. PRISMA, Eclipse, Plato and from various internalsources and data consistency checking and coherence analysis. Support users in retrieving documents from local DMS, DMSs fromexternal partners andor industry, out of paper archives, other sourceslike ESTEC library, scanned documents on CDROM or via Internet, etc. Other responsibilities as defined by the Product Assurance and ProjectManagers. The contractor is expected to be or become quickly familiar with theAgencys internal IT tools needed for the conduct of hisher tasks. Specific qualification requirements Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering orConfiguration Management. At least 4 years of previous relevant practical working experience. Proficient in MS Office packages with experience of high level ProjectAdministration. Knowledge of ESA Configuration and Documentation Managementstandards ECSS. Knowledge of ESA administrative and documentation managementtools is an advantage. Experience with ESA and Earth Observation projects is an advantage. Excellent planning and organisation skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within theboundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Initiative and motivation to perform to high standards in a demandingenvironment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships withthe outside world e.g. Industry. Fluent in the English language spoken and written. Knowledge of other European languages is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line withESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 2 March 2018a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Candidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlquoting reference BMCEOP95. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 9 March 2018, 13.00 hours.

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Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2018-02-09 14:28:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV INSYEN is a German company, being part of GMV, a global technology group in Space, Defense, ICT and Intelligent Transport Systems employing 1500 staff. Our activities in Germany are related to hightech aerospace projects, space operations, ground systems, mission analysis, navigation and flight dynamics. GMV INSYEN also specializes in software and hardware systems for simulation, emulation, 3D visualization and operations support. We are headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and have offices in Darmstadt. At GMV INSYEN you will find a unique work environment that requires talent, imagination and personal effort. We are an international team bound together by the passion for challenge, innovation, technology and customer service. This allows us to offer the right response, unique and always trustworthy. Having the best professionals on board is the true source of our competitive advantage. We recruit excellent engineers and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. We provide competitive compensation, attractive benefits and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Duties Tasks The primary areas of responsibility for this service covers Spacecraft Platform Thermal, Power, TTC and Ground Operations engineer in support to the Earth Observation missions, in prevision of the upcoming preoperational activities to be performed with the current and future Sentinels and Earth Explorers missions. The service team element STE will be assigned as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT, to participate in the preoperational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning and in testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests. The service provider may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services, including test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and Simulator. The general activities to be supported by this service are depending on the phase of the mission Satellite Operations Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the Mission Planning System. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP in the volumes indicated by the TR initially platform PowerThermalTTC area, but also for other subsystems Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Participation in System Validation Tests SVT, Ground Segment Validation GSV and Training and Simulations programme Review of satellite documents Participation to preoperational activities LEOP andor Commissioning operations as required Ground Operations Collection of information data regarding the performance of the mission and provision of inputs for mission reports. Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels NDIU CORTEX and Lite. Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels MUST and GFTS servers. Routine Mission plan generation supportchecking, as required Workplace ESOC Qualifications Any related disclipline Required knowledge Initial experience 12 years in working in an operational environment Initial experience 12 years with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. Initial experience 12 years with Packet Utilisation Standard Initial experience 12 years in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs and GSVs Good experience with office automation tools, including MSEXCEL and MSACCESS Some programming experience, possibly with Visual Basic andor SQL Initial experience 12 years with anomaly investigations at Ground Segment level Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat 12 years Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 12 years Initial experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations 12 years, ideally including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP and special operations LEOP, simulations campaign, Commissioning Wellorganised, proactive, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Desirable Knowledge Spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge, in particular for the PowerThermalTTC subsystems Initial experience 12 years with anomaly investigations at Spacecraft level Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment Familiarity with MUST and GFTS Familiarity with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV INSYEN, please visit our website at www.gmv.com and our positions at www.gmv.comenEmploymentVacancies

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Earth Observation Mission Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2018-02-09 14:28:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This role is for delivering a Spacecraft Operations Engineering service, requiring a junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer, assigned initially to preoperational Sentinel or Earth Explorer missions within the ESOC Earth Observation mission division. The primary areas of responsibility for this service covers Spacecraft Platform Thermal, Power, TTC and Ground Operations engineer in support to the Earth Observation missions, in prevision of the upcoming preoperational activities to be performed with the current and future Sentinels and Earth Explorers missions. The successful engineer will be assigned as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT, to participate in the preoperational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning and in testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests. The service provider may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services, including test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and Simulator. Responsibilities Duties The general activities to be supported by this service, dependant on the mission phase, are Satellite Operations Validation, test and operation of the Mission Control System MCS, including the Mission Planning System, Validation, test and operation of the Simulator, Generation, validation and maintenance of the Flight Operations Procedures FOP, initially for the platform PowerThermalTTC area, but also for other subsystems Support for Flight Operations Segment FOS procurement, integration and tests, Participation in System Validation Tests SVT, Ground Segment Validation GSV and Training and Simulations programme, Review of satellite documentation, Participation to preoperational activities LEOP andor Commissioning operations as required. Ground Segment Operations Collection of information data regarding the performance of the mission and provision of inputs for mission reports, Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels NDIU CORTEX and Lite, Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels MUST and GFTS servers, Routine Mission plan generation supportchecking, as required. Qualifications Experiences University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering. Essential skills Initial experience 12 years in working in an operational environment, Initial experience 12 years with flight procedures life cycle, including validation, Initial experience 12 years with the Packet Utilisation Standard PUS, Initial experience 12 years in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs and GSVs, Good experience with office automation tools, including MSEXCEL and MSACCESS, Some programming experience, possibly with Visual Basic andor SQL, Initial experience 12 years with anomaly investigations at Ground Segment level, Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat 12 years, Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 12 years Initial experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations 12 years, ideally including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP and special operations LEOP, simulations campaign, Commissioning, Wellorganised, proactive, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel, Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields, Fluency in English, both in speech and writing. Desirable Skills Spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge, in particular for the PowerThermalTTC subsystems, Initial experience 12 years with anomaly investigations at Spacecraft level, Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment, Familiarity with MUST and GFTS,Familiarity with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations.

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Junior Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2018-02-06 14:26:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Thorn SDS is looking for a Junior Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our team based at the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany. This is a great opportunity to develop and grow your career in a multinational environment under the guidance of industry experts. Candidates must be excellent communicators in English with a passion for the Space Industry and able to work in Europe without restriction. Our responsibility is the Spacecraft Platform Thermal, Power and TTC in support of current and future Earth Observation missions. The role will develop with the phases of the missions, so we are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative and flexibility in a fast paced environment. With 12 years experience of the full life cycle of spacecraft flight procedures, you must have carried out validation and testing, with relevant experience of low Earth orbit satellite operations. You will have worked on anomaly investigations and have developed appropriate programming skills. Juggling tasks and making the most of the resources available to you will be essential in this role. You will work with colleagues and partners, so you must be a team player with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise way. This is a role with huge potential and we fully expect candidates to progress enormously, advancing into other engineering roles. At Thorn SDS we are always seeking to identify high quality individuals who are looking to start or further a career in the space industry Please send your CV and covering letter in English to aliebigthornsds.eu by 2nd March 2018.

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Project Officer RTDI Earth Observation Developer

2017-11-28 16:17:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Research, Technology Development and Innovation RTDI Project Officer assists the RTDI Project Manager and is in charge of the following tasksduties To support from a technical and scientific point of view the implementation of RTDI activities mainly in the framework of RI projects related to Earth Observation To support the design and development of tools and services related to the management and exploitation of Big Geospatial Data in the Space and Security domain To support the execution of RI projects and initiatives including writing of proposals, deliverables and reports as well as liaising with partners when required To support the establishment and implementation of use cases, user scenarios, demo and pilot services To perform any other duties assigned by the RTDI Project Manager or by the Head of Capability Development Division. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Secondary education in a relevant field such as Physical Sciences, Computer Science or Engineering attested by a diploma or equivalent qualification A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience Experience in RI projects preferably in the Horizon 2020 framework Knowledge of Earth Observation EO principles and tools covering the whole data chain Knowledge of programming languages suitable for the implementation of EO applications and services e.g. Java, Python Knowledge of remote sensing data processing and webGIS development e.g. Openlayers, HTML, Javascript Knowledge of main aspects of RI projects Excellent command of English and knowledge of another EU language Desirable Knowledge of technologies and methods for handling and processing of Big Geospatial Data Knowledge of EObased applications and services in the Space and Security domain Knowledge of European Space Programmes such as Copernicus Knowledge of main EO data platforms e.g. EC Copernicus DIAS, ESA TEPs and GEO GCI Knowledge of the institutional framework of the EU preferably in the CFSP field.

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