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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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies
2017-11-02 18:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to 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 Apply HERE
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