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AWS Arctic Weather Satellite Ground Segment Engineer
2020-11-16 16:11:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the System Support Division of ESTECESA, you will have the following responsibilities Coordinate with the System Support Division to ensure usage of common standards and methods, and access to the necessary resources on system support issues, where appropriate Support the definition and monitor the implementation of the Ground Segment and the preparation of the Spacecraft inorbit Operations up to and including the commissioning phase Reviewing and assessing the proposed Ground Segment design, including identification of possible options, tradeoffs and design cost drivers and guaranteeing compliance with requirements Coordinating with the AWS team to ensure Ground Segment design and compatibility with the systemoperations, including consistency of design, testing and performance with other elements of the system and future AWS constellation requirements Managing and monitoring industrial activities for the Ground Segment Supporting AWS project reviews Reviewing and verifying the spacetoground interface in cooperation with the AWS team Liaising with EUMETSAT with respect to future AWS constellation Ground Segment optimisation Monitoring the definition of the Level1 data processor and its implementation and the verification of its interfaces with PDGS Supporting Ground Segment validation activities, including Satellite System Validation Tests SSVTs Supporting the preparation of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, the Satellite InOrbit Verification SIOV and Commissioning phases Coordinate closely with other AWS team members, and also with support from the Earth Observation Programmes and Technical and Quality Directorates. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering field or related subject Previous experience in ground segment projects, and experience in earth observation is highly desirable. Good practical, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team. Good communication skills, selfmotivated and have a proactive and resultsoriented approach. Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sabrina Kracke, by clicking on the button Apply for this job quoting job NLHP4404 before 08Dec20. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! [ more ]
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