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Deputy Simulations Officer
2013-04-10 10:36:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in ESOC, we are currently seeking a Deputy Simulations Officer for the SWARM mission initially but moving on to cover future simulations campaigns. Tasks Simulations Officers are responsible for developing the training concept and the associated Simulation Plan to train the Mission Control Team, in order to prepare them for the launch or other critical phases of an ESA mission. This includes planning and developing failure cases of increasing difficulty to be introduced into the simulations, in order to train the Mission Control Team in nonnominal operations and application of mission rules. The Simulations Officers are also planned to be involved with the operational training of other staff, including but not limited to Ground Operations Managers and ESTRACK Control Centre ECC operators. The Simulations Officer role requires familiarisation with both the space and ground segment. Simulations Officers are also involved with general training and simulation activities at ESOC. For a particular mission, the Prime Simulations Officer is responsible for the delivery of training to the Mission Control Team, supported by a Deputy Simulations Officer. The Deputy Simulations Officer is responsible for supporting the prime Simulations Officer in the delivery of training. This includes assistance with simulator breakpoint preparation, testing of contigencies, writing briefing and debriefing messages, and running simulations. The allocation of simulations officers to missions and ground facilities training is decided by HSOONX in consultation with the relevant GSMs and SOMs. For this position the following allocation is anticipated Deputy Simulations Officer for the SWARM mission Note The current position is for a deputy simulations officer on SWARM with a possible extension as a prime simulations officer on Galileo or Sentinels. For background information on the SWARM mission please refer to the following website httpwww.esa.intesaLPESA3QZJE43DLPswarm0.html More information on the Ground Facilities division can be found at httpwww.opson.esa.int Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University degree or similar in engineering or physics or a similar discipline. Applicants should have good professional experience in spacecraft andor operational applications, preferably also in the area of training. Essential The ideal candidate should have the following qualities Good spacecraft knowledge on subsystem level Experience in working in an operational environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Be fluent in English, both in speech and writing Selfstarter, able to work independently with little or no supervision Proactive and confident personality with good persuasive skills Teamplayer, able to interface with technical and management personnel Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several tasks in parallel Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally Simsat Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS 2000 Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, Javascript Desirable Security Clearance in view of later projects Experience in operational training Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of operations Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns Experience in instructional design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think, you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid41257 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Deputy Simulations Officer Reference G013071OD8 Application closing date 190413 Start date ASAP Important Please be aware security clearance may be part of the selection process All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities 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
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