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Principal Scheduler Engineer Earth Observation, Navigation and Science programmes
2015-10-28 12:05:08| 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 an ENS Principal Scheduler Engineer has arisen within the group discipline Planning Scheduling of the Project Data Management System Engineering Support department Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage.You will be responsible and accountable for the project scheduling preparation and reporting for one or several typically up to 3 projects of Earth Observation, Navigation and Science programmes line. This is a key role in the assigned Projects weekly, monthly, and quarterly review and reporting cycles to ensure accurate and timely visibility of key schedule, milestone and float data to Management, Customer, and internal Work Area Managers for valueadded decision making. This includes supporting the Project Managements representation to senior internal management and external customer as needed. You shall follow departmental processes and contribute to their improvement through lessons learned and specific improvement activities.Integrated within one or several project teams, in support to the Project manager, Project office manager andor Industrial manager, and by detailed twoway cooperation with the project Work Area Managers, you will ensure Project duration data consolidation. Project planning creation and update. Project schedule report edition towards customers and internal contributors. On demand Planning simulations. Critical path analyses and full consideration of schedule impact in the planning decision making at all levels. Trend Analysis. Support to the Estimate At Completion process via close coordination with the Project Controller and Project Management for delivery of consistent schedule input at appropriate level of breakdown and milestone filtering per Work Area, and support to crosschecking data consistency between scheduling and control. Appropriate engagement with project and senior internal management, other contributing schedule actors, and external customers and subcontractors as needed.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Degree in Engineering with a background in Manufacturing would be desirable. Previous proven experience in a similar role Planning Scheduling. Experience of complex technological projects in complex industrial and contractual arrangements. Comprehensive knowledge of Satellite or other highly skilled engineering processes. Good knowledge of Project scheduling methodology. Good understanding of Project Management principles. Experience in Primavera P6 and MS Project are both required. Experience with Excel VBA would be desirable. Good communication skills and attention to detail, proactivity and proven team working capability. Ability to successfully engage with internal project and senior management, other contributing schedule actors, and external customers and subcontractors in support of other interface lead personnel, as needed to ensure best project outcomes.Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached.To apply click here
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Earth Observation Data Management Project Coordinator
2015-10-09 18:06:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For one of our projects for the European Space Agency, we are currently looking for a Project Coordinator. Tasks and Responsibilities The role is to coordinate an Earth Observation data management project, in a dynamic and international environment. The successful candidate will coordinate and review the EOSIP specification, oversee the development phase and coordinate and the operation implementation. This is currently limitied to ERS and ENVISAT datasets. The Project Coordinators main responsibilities would be Establish and maintain the required interfaces with ESA, Consortium partners and third party Providers Technical coordination day to day management Handle any Specific Anomaly andor deviation, interfacing with ESA EOSIP Technical Coordinator and escalating to the ESA project manager EOSIP Specification Review responsibilities Technical coordination of EOSIP Specification review including the following activities Critical review of the specification providing comments Interfacing with ESA EOSIP Technical coordinator Check for o existence of source of metadata o Critical review of fields included in the specification o Consistent across different instruments or modes of same Instrument o metadata consistency with respect to the source of e.g. product specification catalogue information Interaction with author of the specifications in meetings to speed up the signoff EOSIP development Coordination Ensure the specification are agreed by all parties and implementation process would be smooth Interfacing with the software development team for all issues relating to the eosip specifications Managing progress Liaising between ESA and consortium for all software related issues EOSIP Operational Coordination Scheduling the operations for every EOSIP conversion including o Ensuring the facility is ready and with capacity o Ensuring the data is ready and available o Ensuring the software is integrated and tested Monitor and report on the progress and performance of the activity Coordinate the deliverables preparation and delivery Requirements The following skills and experience are mandatory Good Knowledge of Payload Data Ground Segments Good knowledge of Earth Observation data products Have at least 5 years experience in working in similar environments. operations or engineering Have collaborated with ESA worked in projects with ESA Very good customer liaison capability Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution Teamwork teamplayer spirit Take full responsibility for the successful conclusion of the activities Have a dynamic outlook and be success oriented Candidates should be fluent in English and have good writing and communication skills Availability to travel within Europe to attend meetings The following would be considered an asset Scientific background in at least one of the EO missions Understanding in Earth Observation production chain Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Italy or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions.
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Service Operator Earth Observation Services
2015-10-06 15:05:21| 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 Service Operator and Digital Mapping Analyst has arisen with Airbus Defence Space in Farnborough to work on the Copernicus programme. The CDS Coordinated Data Access System layer of the CSCDA Copernicus Space Component Data Access has been established by the European Space Agency and is concerned with all aspects relating to the distribution and dissemination of satellite imagery procured in the context of Copernicus. The CDS layer and its subcomponents are responsible for managing the interface between suppliers of the relevant datasets and the Copernicus projects CSPs that are using the data for these five main areas Customer Interface functionalities SCI, e.g. user registration, information portal updates, help desk and order desk, including interaction with the various Copernicus Contributing Missions CCMs user services to coordinate mission planning and production, emergency activations handling Data Quality activities CQC to ensure data delivered by the CCMs is in line with requirements Data Dissemination activities CDD from all integrated CCMs to the CDS infrastructure Reporting on all service aspects CRP, including internal to ESA and external to CSPs reporting Configuration and coordination tasks CCO for ensuring overall system configuration is aligned and as expected. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Act as the first point of contact help desk, service Support Desk Administrator for all users of the CSCDA, and provide the interface with the other components of the CSCDA infrastructure and Copernicus contributing missions Working in close cooperation with the help desk, assist users in translating their EO data requests into optimal data orders, taking into account quotas, availability of already acquired data and the feasibility of planning new acquisitions for predefined and ondemand EO datasets Manage the full endtoend data ordering process from the initial request to the final delivery of the data to the user Proactively gather weekly information on the services provided by the users CSPs on activities related to their Copernicus projects, any relevant operational news and information on the Copernicus Contributing Missions CCM Edit the gathered information and publish in a user friendly and professional way to the appropriate sections on the CSCDA Portal Handle emergency requests issued by the projects and translate into optimal satellite dataset solutions Undertaking efficient emergency tasking assessments in order to select which satellite suppliers should be considered in support of the emergency requests Prepare inputs as required for inclusion in the monthly reporting provided to the Agency Provide input as required for updating the operational procedures and user guides Ensure the execution of the tasks described continually meets or exceed the relevant contractual KPIs Participate at regular team meetings, briefings and training sessions Professionally represent Airbus Defence and Space at external meetings and conferences Utilise the tools and constantly monitor their performance and look for any improvements that could lead to efficiency savings Be courteous, professional and helpful to all users Other tasks relevant to the business as directed Assist with the technical bid preparation against individual tenders received from the EC on risk and recovery mapping Use satellite data to undertake production mapping Reference Maps, Predisaster Situation Maps and Postdisaster Situation Map. Working Times Week 1 0800 1630 Monday to Friday Week 2 1130 2000 Monday to Friday. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Degree in GIS, Geography or related discipline with previous experience in Remote Sensing. Customer Service experience is mandatorykey for this role. Experience of accessing commercial Earth Observation data catalogue systems, web content management systems. Working knowledgeexperience of GIS Desktop Software ArcGIS preferred. Previous data captureediting experience preferred. Photointerpretation skillsexperience using high resolution satellite imagery. Experience in dataset creation and Earth Observation products handling. Knowledge of Europes Earth Observation programme Copernicus would be a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, good report writing and documentation skills. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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Operations Manager Earth Observation Services
2015-10-01 19:05:38| 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 an Operations Manager Earth Observation Services maternity leave cover has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in the UK Leicester Office. You will be reporting to the Airbus DS GeoIntelligence UK Deputy Managing Director.This is a 9 months temporary opportunity fixedterm contract to help the team out during a maternity leave.The Head of Applications Operations Manager is responsible for and coordinating the Applications function Oil, Gas Minerals and Data Management to ensure that optimum use is made of production resources and transitioning the business plans into an operational model.Your main tasks and responsibilities will include A significant part of this role will involve managing the daily operational activities of the Applications team and the relevant business Programmes. The role will also include the provision of support to other business areas within the Geo organisation to include reporting at management meetings, general management and responsibility for the development of the Leicester office as a Centre of Excellence, managing the Profit and Loss accounts, client interaction and securing the growth of the customer base and customers loyalty by ensuring excellence in project service delivery.We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Proven and demonstrable evidence of Operational Delivery within an Earth Observation Services provision role. Proven Operational Programme Management skills within a similar environment. Proven track record with Financial Planning PL. Proven Staff Management Staff Development and outsourcing management skills. A strategic leader and able to infuse pride in organisational values and mission. Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry would be useful but not essential. Knowledge of Quality Management and the ability to track and report on monthly KPIs. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Strong organisational and motivational skills.Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached.To apply click here
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Earth Observation Projects Specialist
2015-09-16 20:05:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Earth Observation Projects Specialist in the Industry Section, Exploitation and Services Division, Science, Applications and Future Technologies Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, seconded from ESA to the World Bank Group Social, Urban, Rural Resilience Global Practice. This position is for a limited duration of three years, nonrenewable, and is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION World Bank Group Washington DC, USA. DUTIES The appointee will be responsible for promoting increased awareness of and for the operational use of Earth Observation EO information services within the World Bank. This will involve working in close cooperation with both bank staff and endusers in client states developing countries in support of demonstration projects with specialist EO service providers. The longterm objective is to achieve widespread acceptance and sustainability of EObased products and services within Bank operations. The main tasks will be liaising with World Bank WB project teams to facilitate smooth and timely interaction with the ESA teams managing the setup of largerscale EO Service demonstrations in support of WB projects in the domains of urban development, agriculture rural development, and water resources management liaising with endusers in the client states for these WB projects to facilitate their feedback regarding the utility of EObased information delivered, and promote increased takeup of EO services by a broader user base raising awareness of EO capabilities across a broader network of WB staff and capture and report on their operational requirements for geospatial information with a view to establishing longerterm adoption of such services in WB operations providing technical support to the land policy geospatial Global Lead in the area of Geospatial Information Systems GIS and their use in setting up a new geospatial initiative within the Bank supporting the communication of achievements via the relevant communication and education channels. These activities fall within the scope of the EO Envelope Programme, Value Adding Element VAE. This supports EO service providers to bridge the gap between new applications and sustainable EObased information services. It capitalises on innovative developments in science and technology resulting from ESA and European national EO missions. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or similar qualification in remote sensing, geospatial information or Earth sciences. A few years work experience postMasters in the area of EO applications and an understanding of the global sustainable development policy context is required. Knowledge of WB operations is an advantage. For this position, candidates must have a good knowledge of ESA and its activities in particular the EO exploitation programmes STSE, SEOM, DUE VAE and the broader capabilities of the European EO service sector an experience of pursuing dialogue with institutional users especially in developing countries, understanding the associated information requirements, and identifying longerterm opportunities for EO information services an excellent written and oral communication skills a background in geospatial analysis and experience with image processing, computer technology, and GIS software. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively, both in a team setting and autonomously. They must be able and willing to work in a highly multicultural environment. They should be selfmotivated, resultsoriented and flexible enough to be able to work in a range of technical areas. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 14 October 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 Human Resources, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. 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, 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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