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External Data Services Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313015016
2013-02-26 17:37:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in aerospace. This vacancy note concerns a consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. External Data Services Operations Engineer Consultancy Support 1313015016 Job Description The EUMETSAT Operations Department currently operates the Meteosat Transition Programme MTP space and ground satellite system, the Meteosat Second Generation MSG and also both the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS space and ground satellite systems. The focus of routine operations at EUMETSAT is the provision, by effective utilisation of all elements of the space and ground systems, of timely and reliable operational services to the users. This position is in relation to the EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission System Service and to the External Data Services being implemented and operated at EUMETSAT. The aim of the EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service EARS is to provide polar satellite data from the EUMETSAT Metop and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA satellites with a timeliness suited to the needs of European operational short range regional numerical weather prediction models. The geographical coverage of EARS is primarily over datasparse sea areas around Europe. The Selected Candidate shall coordinate the routine operations and monitoring of the operational EARS and External Data Services. In this area of work, the tasks will typically include Overall planning of the operational activities of the EARS elements in coordination with the teams responsible for the evolutions of the system and with external partners Coordination of daytoday activities with the EUMETSAT operations teams and the relevant engineering teams Preparation and maintenance of operational procedures and documents for the concerned services Coordination and definition of operational interfaces with the external partners and service providers Perform validation of upgrades on the system and of new services Definition of key parameters for monitoring and reporting service performance Configuration of the monitoring tools Regular monitoring of service performance and preparation of periodic performance reports Preparation of training material, and conduct training for the engineers, analysts and controllers teams Support to anomaly investigation and monitoring of the close out of anomalies Support to the EARS stations operators workshop Support to international technical exchanges such as the WMO RARS initiative Callout support as requested. Furthermore the Consultant shall support the definition and implementation of the new services. In this area of work the tasks will typically include Support to the User Consultation process, the preparation of Operational Service Specifications for the services and the communications to users Coordination of validation, training and documentation activities with new services prior to their inclusion into operations. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. At least three years of experience within operations of space related ground segments providing near real time services. Good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language. Experience in the following areas is essential Operational Planning and Monitoring of near real time data services, preferably in high availability environment 24x7 Development and validation of operational ground segment and associated operations procedures Definition of ground segment operations requirements. Desirable Skills and Experience Working knowledge and experience in the following areas would be considered an advantage First level support in satellite based and terrestrial data distribution systems System evolutions and validation processes Unix operating system. Work Location Germany, Darmstadt Start Date May 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.chbefore the application deadline on 18 March 2013.
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