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EPSSG Overall Ground Segment Integration and Verification Engineer
2016-09-12 17:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 100,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for an EPSSG Overall Ground Segment Integration and Verification Engineer. Package description Full details on application. Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Main responsibilities As key person for this position you would be supporting the Integration and Verification IV activities of the EPSSG Overall Ground Segment OGS. During the EPSSG OGS development, you will typically be involved in tasks related to the planning, preparation and execution of OGS IV activities and following up assessing IV activities performed as part of the OGS procurements. Typical tasks will include Contribute to the production of all OGS IV documents during Phase C, and their implementation in Phase D Update and maintain the OGS IV related schedule in coordination with Project Control Coordinate the IV approach with the System team to ensure coherence and completeness of the EPSSG OGS and System level approaches Follow and assess the IVV approach of all contributing elements of the OGS and ensure compatibility with the overall OGS IV Plan Establish and maintain the verification control mechanisms Ensure accurate metrics on IV progress are maintained Ensure implementation of the OGS IV plan through lower level test documentation, processes, test execution and relevant OGS reviews Attend sub segment IVV tests as observer, witnessing tests where requirements are verified Identify and support the acquisition of all necessary Test Tools and Test Data Support validation activities managed by the EPSSG System Team Report on a weekly and monthly basis to GS Management. These activities will involve interactions with other EUMETSAT teams, EUMETSAT partners and industrial contractors. Travel within Europe may have to be undertaken. Ideal candidate Essentials You shall be able to analyse complex situations, identify critical areas and produce accurate and concise analyses and recommendations. Additionally, you shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks autonomously, be able to plan your work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks and work in a rigorous way to agreed deadlines. Furthermore, you shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. You should bring the following experience, background and skills University degree in engineering e.g. space or software engineering, or equivalent At least 5 years of general experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space At least 3 years of involvement in the preparation andor execution of IV activities at Ground Segment level of such Systems Experience with the preparation of test plans, test specifications andor test procedures, prepared for IV of such Systems Experience of multi level verification processes and implementation Familiarity with procurement and use of Test Tools and Test Data Strong interpersonal and team working skills, flexibility, and strengths in analysis and pragmatic judgement are required Good computing skills with strong experience withability to use MS Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, etc.. Desirables The following would be additional assets Proficiency in using DOORS Knowledge of systems development lifecycle Knowledge of ECSS standards. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore consultants must be fluent and able to work effectively in English, knowledge of French being an advantage. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 100,000 employees worldwide.
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