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SecureInstitutional Satellite Telecommunications Systems Engineer TIATI
2016-02-18 18:07:10| 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 at ECSAT, UK. The happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The contractor will support activities during the initial phases of the end to end satellite system design and involves studies at the level of pre Phase A but does not, in principle, involve the implementation phase. The service shall be delivered by experienced satellite communications system engineer, with industrial experience in the design and development of satellite communication systems, specifically in the space segment payload, RF, optical, ground segment andor in institutionalsecure satellite communications domain. The work will be performed onsite at ECSAT within the Telecommunications Technologies, Products and Systems Department in ECSAT Harwell, UK. The contractor will work predominantly onsite at ECSAT Harwell UK. An initial training period in ESTEC, Noordwijk NL of maximum 3 months might be required. Regular travel for the purpose of supporting meetings and reviews at Industry premises and to ESTEC in particular shall be undertaken as required. The postholders tasks will include Assessment of new concepts and techniques to be applied to next generation institutional e.g. security related satellite communication systems, for both space and ground segment Monitoring and assessing the need and potential for future satellite telecommunication missions and systems in the aforementioned domain Support the initiating and managing prospective studies on new mission concepts and architectures Analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities associated to new projects in the telecommunication satellite system domain Analysing and preparing proposals for new telecommunication satellite telecommunication projects, in particular in the area of institutional i.e. security related programmes, including the definition of mission requirements Definition of all the elements endtoend associated to the missionsystem architecture of new telecommunication satellite projectssystems Assessment and analysis of the best concepts and technical solutions to meet the defined mission and system requirements Assessment of the potential and benefits at system level of new techniquestechnologies. Perform tradeoffs between different conceptstechnologies to optimize the endtoend system Support activities related to system studies and Phases A of new telecommunication satellite projects Preparation of inputs to status internal reports Acquire and maintain endtoend system engineering expertise for the development of new telecommunication satellite system concepts and in new ESA ProjectsProgrammes. Specific qualification requirements A University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Significant demonstrated industrial experience in satellite telecommunication systems design, including substantial experience in satellite payload andor satellite telecommunication endtoend system engineering Specific experience in the area of secureinstitutional satellite communications systems, which is considered a valuable asset The successful candidate should demonstrate proven technical capabilities, resourcefulness, selfmotivation Excellent organisation and communications skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to document their work and to produce high quality documents Ability to work and communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of another ESA member state language is an asset. The Candidates are expected to interact with other groups in the Division, experts from TIA and TEC as well as with manufacturing industry and satellite operators and service providers. The service contractor shall participate in working groups and meetings to support the preparation of new projects. Examples are i Preparatory working groups to identifydefine new opportunities ii Exploratory meetings with potential industrial companies and with prospective partners iii Review meetings preparatory phases phase 0 and A. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom without obtaining a VISA work permit. 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 Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT at Harwell, UK. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the United Kingdom. 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. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 10 March 2016 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form or CV and Motivation letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference TIA53TI. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by 17 March 2016, 1300 hours.
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Satellite Application Facilities Engineer
2016-02-18 14:08:05| 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 our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Satellite Application Facilities Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The EUMETAT SAF Web Area encompasses a suite of webbased tools necessary to support SAF Network Management activities. Examples are the Webbased RID tool supporting the SAF Reviews and the tools enabling control of the SAF baseline. Such tools need to be kept uptodate in line with progress of SAF developments. The following Tasks shall be performed Task 1 Using the EUMETSAT Webbased RID Tool, support the preparation and conduction of all SAF Reviews, properly configuring the tool for each review, based on related organisational notes, and the generation of review reports. You should also support the evolution of the used Webbased RID tool in line with evolving requirements as well as detected anomalies to be corrected. Typically, up to 3035 SAF Reviews are conducted every year, either by email exchange, with collocation meeting of the review board and the SAF project, or when via teleconf. Task 2 Update and refine the structure of the SAF Network Management Intranet and Extranet areas and update the related content in line with the evolving status of the SAF Network. Task 3 Maintain on the SAF Network Management Extranet the SAF Controlled Documentation Baseline at network level and for each SAF. The continuous evolution of the SAF Network also requires systematic updates to the contents of related pages in addition to maintaining their coherence with the interlinked external web sites e.g. SAFs Leading Entities, relevant International Initiatives. This requires continuous crosschecks between EUMETSAT SAF Web pages and external pages. In addition, using the EUMETSAT Web Site framework, you should support the conception of appropriate Web Pages allowing the retrieval the SAF Baseline as identified in Task 2 above. Task 4 Ingestion of the related new documentation metadata into the supporting Database Task 5 Update of the SAF System Architectural synthesis available through the Internet Task 6 Configure the SAF EUMETSAT FTP Server, used in conjunction with other WEB Tools. A dedicated FTP Server is available for the exchange of documentation between the SAFs and EUMETSAT. This FTP server supports specific SAF reviews and also a dedicated documentation exchange during different phases of a SAF project. In the context of the development of the new EUMETSAT Satellite Systems, and in particular of MTG and EPSSG, there is a need to ensuring proper interactions and cross coordination between SAFs and the EUMETSAT Programmes, as committed to provide products based on data from related satellites, and these programmes. Specific support tasks are therefore requested as follows. Task 7 Support the followon of the SAF Developments related to MTG and EPSSG, including assessment of evolution of requirements, evolution of design and interfaces with respect to the baseline plans, providing synthesis elements to be made available via Internet Extranet. Task 8 Support the supervision and assessment of SAF Verification and Validation activities for all new products operational chains related to MTGand EPSSG, in particular in terms of o Evaluation of the test progress with respect to EUMETSAT MultiMission Elements MME of the Ground Segment Dissemination and Archiving Retrieval o Evaluation of the coherence of the SAFs Verification and Validation plans and Test Records with respect to the programme Verification and Validation approach of new satellite programmes in development o Supporting the distribution to SAFs of Test Data related to new satellite programmes in development for use by SAFs for verification and validation purposed o Gathering of Verification Validation Results provided by SAFs for inclusion in the Verification Validation Files of the new programmes in development. Support to EUMETSAT Programme Reviews The EUMETSAT PRS Division supports the overall Review processes for the programmes in development, at system, ground segment and lower level as appropriate. For these review the Webbased RID tool is used and maintained configured by PRS. In this context the Contractor shall perform the following tasks Task 9 To support the configuration of the Webbased RID Tool in line with the organisation notes for EUMETSAT Programme reviews. Typically, this support will be relevant for up to 10 reviews per year. Task 10 To support the programme review secretariat during the conduction of reviews is so explicitly requested and agreed. Requirements Essentials As a minimum, you should have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent, and a proven experience and skills as specified hereafter General Knowledge of Ground Segment Engineering lifecycles Experience in Project Reviews Organisation and conduction Knowledge of requirements definition and traceability Knowledge of engineering standards used in Ground Segment Developments, such as ECSS Experience in WEB application in implementing and maintaining web contents and services for Internet, Intranet and Extranet systems Experience in using Web Contents Management Systems. Technology Skills for the WEB activities Experience in PHPJavaScriptHTML5CSS3 Experience in Relational Database e.g Oracle and metadata management for documentation systems based on extranet. Desirables Experience in one or more of the following will be considered as an advantage Basic knowledge of Verification and Validation processes Use of Web Collaboration Tools Knowledge of Internet technical and organisational aspects, internetworking concepts and architectures, classical Internet applications e.g. FTP, SMTP, NNTP knowledge in of using, XML,XSD, and XSLT Being EUMETSAT ISO 9001 certified, experience of working in an ISOcertified environment would be also appreciated. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important 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. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. 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If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Satellite Application Facilities Engineer Reference G016EUM160 Application closing date 08042016 Start date ASAP If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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Telecom Satellite Platform Engineer
2016-02-17 18:06:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Telecom Satellite Platform Engineer to support the Quantum Project in the Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate, Telecommunication Satellite Programme Department at our clients premises in Harwell, UK. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Monitoring platform units development, integration and testing Monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of platform requirements from system level down to the lower application level Working in Partnership with the Satellite Operators to ensure that the platform equipment development proceeds in a timely and pragmatic manner whilst maintaining the original innovative nature of the platform and the supplier working methods. Working with the industrial team to ensure that the design and performance of platform meets its specified requirements, including software, subsystem and unit performances Monitoring and ensuring that the platform interfaces are consistent with the Payload and system and quality aspects. Ensuring the adequacy of relevant operational requirements to control and operate the platform Analysing predicted performance parameters of platform and monitoring these throughout the project phases Supporting platform and lowerlevel reviews, as well as supporting spacecraft level reviews and any nonconformance reviews. Regular reporting to his Platform Manager In the execution of the tasks, the Platform Engineer will liaise closely and proactively with the rest of the Quantum Project team as well as with other Project Teams within the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics The development of satellite platform equipment in the sphere of telecommunications. Systems and strategic thinking, results orientation, responsible risktaking decisionmaking, and relationship management are considered important. Be able to work well in a team and communicate effectively. Technical capabilities, in particular in the mechanicalstructural engineering field, and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, resourcefulness and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge of another ESA member state language is an asset. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 07032016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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Telecom Satellite Platform Engineer
2016-02-17 12:07:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Telecom Satellite Platform Engineer to support our customer in the United Kingdom. Telecom Satellite Platform Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will support ESAs Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate and have the following responsibilities Monitoring platform units development, integration and testing Monitoring the coherent and costeffective implementation of platform requirements from system level down to the lower application level Working with the industrial team to ensure that the design and performance of platform meets its specified requirements, including software, subsystem and unit performances Monitoring and ensuring that the platform interfaces are consistent with the Payload and system and quality aspects Analysing predicted performance parameters of platform and monitoring these throughout the project phases Supporting platform and lowerlevel reviews, as well as supporting spacecraft level reviews and any nonconformance reviews. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Extensive experience in development of satellite platform equipment in the sphere of telecommunications Demonstrate proven technical capabilities, in particular in the mechanicalstructural engineering field, and the capacity to apply analytical and sound judgment to resolve problems pragmatically Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Harwell. We welcome applicants from the European Union who are available from Mai 2016 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 Micheline Belisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job UKSC2976 before March 7th, 2016.
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Satellite Operations Software Engineer mf
2016-02-16 14:10:05| 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 Satellite Operations Software Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. You will join the FV, Eng Ops Products, Space Physics Fr department and will strengthen our Operations Products group. The Operations Products group develops software products for space systems operations telecommunications, Earth observation, etc. Our solutions, used at different stages in the space system lifecycle design and operation validation are at the core of numerous function processes, implementing stateoftheart software development. Passionate about software development, you will join a team on the cutting edge of development methods Agile and focused on creating products intended to improve the user productivity and the efficiency of function processes. First, due to your expertise on object technologies java, Eclipse RCP, UML, Javascript, etc. and successful initial experience developing an industrial software, you will take part in a solution for operating satellites from control or mission centres, for Airbus teams or external customers. You will then develop towards being responsible for one or several products and business management. You will analyse the customers need and define and perform revisions while accompanying their deployment in France and in Germany. You will define the roadmap for your products, drive its implementation, ensure technical mastery and steer the development team. You will also advance the teams privileged position at the core of numerous processes. These products are part of a software suite which requires technical, architectural, functional and ergonomical coherency. In particular it is made up of MOSAIC automation of satellite or ground segment operations, TELMASOLEA telemeasuring analysis, DALI intersite alignment in real and nonreal time, SYSTEMA Space Engineering and FOST satellite database. These products are used by the Space Systems internal customers and sold internationally. This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities. Your main task and responsibilities will include Learning all the customer functions activities, processes, interfaces, etc., Technically analysing the new functions requiredcorrecting faults, Being responsible for specification, architecture, coding and validating upgrades, Preparing financial and technical proposals for the customer, Performing technical and operational documentation, Deploying the products, Performing training and providing customer support, Managing an additional development team if necessary, Fulfilling quality assurance plan requirements, Performing a technology watch, Reporting to the customer and management. Necessary knowledge of disciplines and a demanding technical environment will allow you to fully demonstrate your technical, IT and interpersonal skills in a field in high growth and at the core of Airbus Defence and Space processes. This position will involve some business trips in France andor abroad as such, you must be able to travel accordingly. As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and competencies Educated to a 5year degree level in Information Technology or equivalent, Good knowledge of Eclipse RCP, Java, javascript and object design, Initial experience in the development CC andor JAVA of industrial information technology software specification, design, development and validation, Mastery of UML andor AGILE methodologies, Advanced level of English and intermediate level of French. Please apply online for this vacancy with your CV attached. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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