je.st
news
Earth Observation Ground System Engineer
2013-09-27 13:37:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and currently has a team of 30 engineers and scientists at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of Earth Observation where we are currently preferred supplier. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview Sentinel5 Precursor S5P is a Earth Observation Mission within the GMES Programme where the Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS is developed by DLR, under direct Project responsibility while the FOS is under ESOC responsibility. The Contractor will support definition, implementation and validation of the Ground Segment in collaboration with the S5P Project team, ESOC and DLR. Furthermore heshe shall support the preparation of the Spacecraft Inorbit Operations up to and including the Commissioning Phase Review. Hisher duties will include Support to the refinement of the Ground Segment Concept within the project team and in collaboration with teams in ESOC and DLR. Refinement and maintenance of the requirements for specific aspects of the Flight Operations Segment and Payload Data Ground Segment. Contribution to the definition of the Spacecraft to Ground Segment Interfaces and monitoring in collaboration with the Spacecraft and AIT manager proper implementation and verification of those Interfaces. Coordination of deliveries of the Level 1B and Level 2 processors to the PDGS developers and follow up corresponding integration and validation tasks. Monitoring of the implementation of the FOS and PDGS, ensuring compatibility between the Spacecraft and the Ground Segment Elements. Support Project Reviews at Satellite, GS and System levels. Preparation of prelaunch ground system validation activities, including generation of test plans and test data in collaboration with the S5P Ground Segment Manager and the Spacecraft and AIT manager. Coordination of daytoday prelaunch validation activities, organize test reviews and generation of reports. Participation in preparation and execution of the inorbit system validation and verification tasks, under the responsibility of the S5P Commissioning Phase Manager. Participate to EOP ground segment reviews on other projects. Requirements Specific qualification requirements Masters Degree in Engineering or Physics. Absolute minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with space ground segments. Good communication and analytical skills to interface with colleagues within ESA and with external partners and industry are essential. The candidate must be able to work in English and both autonomously and as a part of a team. All applicants must be legally allowed to work in the Netherlands. ie. already have a European passport. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 29 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. To be considered for this Position Provide as soon as possible and no later than 16 October 2013 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Alex Jeanes, at email alexjeanesaurora.nl quoting reference EOP16. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting you as our candidate to ESA.
Tags: system
ground
earth
engineer
Category:Transportation and Logistics