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External Data Services Operations Engineer J2611
2013-02-15 13:38:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
External Data Services Operations Engineer J2611 VEGA has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. We are looking for a degree educated External Data Services Operations Engineer with experience in Ground Segment Operational Planning and Monitoring of near real time data services, preferably in high availability environment 24x7. Responsibilities Duties The Key Person 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 Key Person 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. Qualifications Experience In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Engineer shall have a relevant experience within operations of space related ground segments providing near real time services. Essential Skills 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 First level support in satellite based and terrestrial data distribution systems System evolutions and validation processes Unix operating system. Qualities The Engineer shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Further Details The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore applicants must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Closing Date for applications is 21 March 2013. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferably online CV in Word format, all other documents as PDF with your availability details and salary expectations to Marina Ludwig recruitmentadvega.de.
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