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Engineering Support to System, Software and Synthesis
2013-08-21 16:36:39| 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 EGSE Software Engineer ENGSERVEGSE201308 Engineering Support to System, Software and Synthesis Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed for the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The contractor will be assigned to the System Modelling andFunctional Verification Section of the Software Systems Division and provide on demand expertise in activities related to space system database software production. This includes following tasks and responsibilities Providing technical support to projects on specific issues related to space system database software development including software problem solving, exchange and interfaces with external systems, project reviews. Support for the Space System Database reference facility using in conjunction with the EGSE reference facility, including isolating and fixing software problems. The task will initially be focused in the context of ESA projects on the verification of spacecraft monitoring and control data delivered by the Primes for use by Ground Segment and Operations. In the medium term, the support will extend to the area of system database SW development, including support to the divisional reference facility. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a University degree in a relevant discipline, practical experience of working in AIT or operations with issues related to monitoring and control of space systems and also have experience in the engineering of complex software systems involving DBMS tools. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Knowledge of Space Systems andtheir constituting elements Knowledge of relational databases and toolsand SQL, in particular an Oracle environment Operational experience with SCOS 2000 and the SCOS 2000 MIB ICD Experience with the PUS and its tailoring Experience with Data Verification and Validation Knowledge of the Database Software Life Cycle Knowledge of Conceptual Data Modelling Ability to work independently Good organization skills, good communication skills Fluent in English Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVEGSE201308. 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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