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Copernicus Sentinels AstroDynamics Engineer1623103
2016-07-01 13:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Sentinels AstroDynamics Engineer 1623103 Job Description We are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer for our client ESOC. You will be part of the Sentinels Flight Dynamics Team CopernicusSentinels Operations Teams. The primary areas of responsibility are the AOCS Monitoring, Command Generation and Mission Planning. Your tasks will focus on the following Support the Flight Dynamics Operations within Sentinels team, routine and special operations including LEOP and deorbiting Sentinels Flight Dynamics software exploitation, operation and maintenance Support to Sentinels launch campaigns FD system tests, simulations to prepare and validate operational support Oncall, and eventually call in, support to support potential collision avoidance manoeuvres Generic flight dynamics support to other Sentinels Ground segment systems and teams FCT, SIM officer, ground stations, ... Required Skills and Experience Required background in mathematics, mechanics and dynamics Mature problem solving skills Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with programmingscripting languages, its operation, exploitation and maintenance Previous experience in ESOC FD in the specified subdomains Familiarity with FD systems Familiarity with ESOC FD infrastructure software used for Sentinels Experience in coordination of FD operations support for earth Observation missions Experience working with operational missions in AOCS monitoring and command generation and in particular previous experience with CopernicusSentinels missions Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in working in an operational environment Familiarity with FORTRAN programming language Experience in operational training Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites. Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 15 July 2016 Start of Work January 2017 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 15 July 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Copernicus Sentinels Data Systems Engineer1623105
2016-07-01 13:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Copernicus Sentinels Data Systems Engineer 1623105 Job Description We are looking for a Copernicus Sentinels Test Validation Engineer for our client ESOC. You will be part of the Flight Dynamics Operations Sentinels team which supports the Sentinels Mission Control Systems and Simulators. Initially this service will be fully dedicated to the Sentinels MCS Engineering support, however it should not be excluded that at a later stage tasks related to the Sentinels Simulators Engineering support may be included. For both of these Mission data systems, the service includes Specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users Definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties Acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements Support to the mission operations staff as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and in software support coordination as part of the Flight Control Team during critical operational phases such as launches Coordination with other internal ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the ICT systems and services Participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems Participation in the testing and validation of the various infrastructure elements used by the Sentinels MDS as well as definition of the future evolution of these systems Collaboration with other missions to ensure crossmission consistency and harmonization between Sentinel and other missions MDS systems, spinin from other missions into the Sentinel MDS and spinout from the Sentinel system to future systems including, but not limited to, future Sentinel missions Required Skills and Experience Good knowledge of Mission Control Systems for Earth Observation satellites and the EO MCS Kernel Experience as Software Support for Earth Observation Missions including prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Familiarity with MICONYS and in particular extensive knowledge in the operational deployment of external systems EDDS, GFTS, DARC Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript, shell scripting Capability to interact with users in a customer oriented manner. This includes 1st and 2nd line support Experience in working with operational missions, and in particular, previous experience with CopernicusSentinels missions Experience with the ESOC working environment including Procedures and Quality Management System QMS The ESOC MOIIT services e.g. ESOC operational networks, baselines etc... The ESOC SDE environment including the production and execution of Acceptance Test Plans Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in softwaresystem design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects A proactive attitude towards problem solving and the ability to achieve solutions as required Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 15 July 2016 Start of Work January 2017 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 15 July 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Junior Sentinels Data Hub Operations Engineer
2016-03-18 18:06:35| 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. We are seeking a Data Hub Operations Engineer to join our newly created Sentinels Data Hub Operations Team based in our Italian HQ in Frascati Italy. Tasks and Responsibilities The job holder will be part of the Sentinels Data Hub Operations Team, and will be involved in the Operational activities for monitoring and maintaining the Sentinels Rolling Archive data dissemination Service. The service provides Sentinel1, Sentinel2, Sentinel3 and Sentinel5P products to end users according to the levels of service agreed with the European Space Agency. Main tasks are To Support to testing and verification activities. To Execution of regular maintenance activities. Support to configuration control and support to the definition of the network interfaces. Execution of Transfer to Operations of service applications e.g. DHuS. Realtime monitoring and control of the endtoend product publication chains. Management of service incidents and anomalies. Generation and maintenance of Operational Procedures. Linux Shell scripting for operational incidents management. Interfacing with other groups software development teams, PDGS teams, Copernicus SCI team, Network and Security team. Support to the update of the web contents e.g. userguides, news publication, service web portals Third line help desk technical support. Extraction of service statistics and generation of weekly, monthly and quarterly Operational Reports and Service Performance Reports. IT Service Infrastructure housekeeping. Requirements For this position the ideal candidate will have Good knowledge in Linux Operating Systems e.g. RedHat Good Knowledge of Linux shell scripting. Knowledge of Apache. Knowledge of Database Management Systems e.g. MySQL, Postgres. Experience in system administration. Knowledge of Earth Observation satellite data. Knowledge of Copernicus Data Access Project. Ability to work in a team and to share and acquire knowledge Proactive problem solving attitude Fluency in English written and spoken Good knowledge of French written and spoken is an asset 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. Further information and applications via the below link
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Copernicus Sentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2015-02-20 16:06:10| 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 ESOC, we are currently looking for a CopernicusSentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The SC Operations Engineering SOE positions typically comprise the following tasks services depending on the mission phase Study of Project Specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Planning Support OnBoard Software Maintenance Support Production of Project Specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Spacecraft Performance Analysis. Requirements Spacecraft Systems and subsystems knowledge one or more of AOCS, Power and Thermal, Data Handling, TTC Experience in working in an operational environment Spacecraft Operations experience Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including preparation of high level plans Timelines, phase dependent plans Experience with organisation or execution of tests involving both ground and space segment Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Experience dealing with external international partners Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard Experience with the ESOC environment Experience with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Experience with low Earth orbit satellites Experience with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany 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. 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 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position CopernicusSentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineer Reference G015031ESOC Application closing date 15.03.2015 Start date 01 July 2015 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 ESOC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESOC
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Arctic Animals Are Sentinels For Climate Change
2014-02-15 13:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
RedOrbit: Being particularly sensitive to carbon monoxide and methane, canaries were often used by miners as sentinels to determine if the toxic mine-related gases were building up to dangerous levels. Speaking this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago, oceanographer Sue Moore said walruses, polar bears and seals can be looked at in much the same way, in that well-being of these Arctic animals are essentially early-warning systems for determining...
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