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Data System Manager
2014-07-31 13:41:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Data System Manager in the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section, Mission Data Systems Division, Ground Systems Engineering Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Applications and Special Projects Data Systems Section and will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission data systems e.g. mission control systems, simulators, service data centres. The main tasks will involve provision of early highlevel definition of mission data systems and related cost and schedule estimates 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 preparation and supervision of the necessary industrial contracts for the procurement, design, implementation and maintenance of these systems acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring their correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable requirements supporting the mission operations team as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests, simulation campaign and as Software Coordinator during critical operational phases such as launches coordination with other internal to ESOC or external units, e.g. with the unit supplying mission data systems infrastructure and with the unit supplying the necessary hardware, networks and related services contribution to the establishment of standards in the area of space data systems and software engineering participation in research and development activities in the area of mission data systems. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or informatics and at least two years of proven professional experience in the development of complex data systems software. They should have experience in understanding user needs when defining complex software systems as well as in modern software engineering techniques and technologies. They should have experience of software project management. In particular, proven experience in the development of operational simulators is considered an asset. Strong customer orientation and the ability to work constructively with suppliers is essential. The postholder will be required to work in a diverse and international environment liaising with engineers in and outside the Department. Excellent teamworking, communication and relationship management skills are therefore required, together with a proactive attitude towards solving problems and the ability to achieve solutions in line with agreed objectives. 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 28 August 2014. 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 the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. 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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