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Dependability Safety Support Engineer
2013-07-23 15:36:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs space system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the space industry. We are involved in international unmanned and manned spacecraft programmes. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Dependability Safety Support Engineer ENGSERVPAEDSS201307 Tasks and Responsibilities The DependabilitySafety Support Engineer will support the EGNOS Product Assurance Safety Manager. The work will be performed at the European Space Agency ESA in Toulouse, France. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Implementation of general programmatic and technical dependability and safety assurance requirements in relation to ESA standards and specifications. Support to projects in the monitoring of the performance of the Contractors dependability and safety assurance programs to assure their compliance with the applicable requirements, and directing and controlling risk reduction processes and any necessary preventive and corrective actions. Evaluation of proposed concepts designs and operations for compliance with defined dependability and safety requirements Liaising with software product assurance and software engineering on related matters . Supporting research and study activities in the fields of dependability and safety requirements, techniques, tools and integrated engineering process methodologies and risk management methods. Contribute to establishing project specific programmatic and technical dependability and safety requirements within the framework of the ESA Product Assurance Safety baseline. Support to projects in the evaluation and monitoring of Contractors plans, technical specifications and efforts proposed for the execution of the dependability and safety programs. Evaluation of dependability and safety analyses, technical notes, technical risk assessments, risk reduction processes and the associated preventive or corrective actions. Defining and controlling the implementation of the applicable dependability and safety related acceptance requirements including risk acceptance criteria. Support dependability and safety verification activities, including hazard closeout and disposition of related NCR, RFW and Critical Items. Participating in project reviews to assess compliance with the applicable RAMS requirements and to formulate acceptreject recommendations. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in the application of RAMS engineering to space programs, especially in ground andor ground based systems and three years of relevant experience in design and engineering of safety critical systems. Experience in the field of ground safety and projects assistance in obtaining the relevant launch centre safety certification and experience in dependability and safety engineering management processes are an advantage. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Knowledge of Civil Aviation standardsas well as experience in certification processes. A handson knowledge of the RAMS analyses and methodologies Hardware and Software, preparation of relevant RAMS documentation during the overall project lifecycle and application of ECSS dependability and safety standards and objectives and experience during operations is an advantage. Knowledge of RTCADO178C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification and related certification schemes, and experience in interfacing certification authorities is considered an asset. Knowledge of EU Safety Directive as Directive 9837EC Machinery, Directive 9992EC Risk from Explosive Atmospheres, Directive 9723EC Pressure Equipment and the other safety directives relevant for space. Familiarity with space product assurance practices together with a good working knowledge of appropriate RAMS tools is an advantage. Fluent in English and good organization communication skills. Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVPAEDSS201307. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit.
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