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GEO MTG Ground Segment QA Consultancy Support 1413014
2014-03-04 13:42:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. GEO MTG Ground Segment QA Consultancy Support 1413014 Job Description The tasks of the Key person will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following Implement EUMETSAT QA policies in the assigned areas, in accordance with the MTG System QA plan and all relevant applicable Standards and Procedures, during all project phases to which this SoW refers. Support the GS QA Engineer in the establishment and recording of metrics to measure the effectiveness of the main processes within MTG Ground Segment activities. Provide proactive suggestions for process improvement, based on these metrics and other observations. Ensure that the MTG QA and MTG GS processes and connected working practices and procedures are available, adequate, maintained updated and correctly implemented in the MTG documentation and relevant activities, with particular reference to the documentation relevant to the Ground Segment Facilities. Work with and in support of the MTG Ground Segment Teams and its Members, in order to ensure that Quality Assurance policies and methods are taken into account during all GS lifecycle phases. Provide dedicated support for QA disciplines to the production and release of the technical and programmatic documentation relevant to the MTG Programme, MTG GS and its facilities and elements. Critically review and comment the technical and management documentation issued in support to the MTG GS Facilities procurement. Support, acting as Review secretary, the formal project Reviews and Check Points, ensuring that the relevant applicable Procedures and methods are correctly implemented. Support the MTG GS Facilities procurement activities and the connected processes, in line with the applicable QA documentation and requirements. After the selection of the GS Facilities successful bidders, support QA activities during the Facilities development and production process, interfacing with the EUMETSAT Technical Officers, the relevant crossdivisional Teams and with the Industry PAQA counterparts in order to fulfil the targets identified through the assigned work packages. Ensure implementation of the agreed QA Plans and procedures within the Industry activities, including Subtiers. Support the preparation and conduct of QA audits on Industry and within EUMETSAT in the areas connected with MTG GS activities, in line with the MTG GS Contractors Suppliers Quality Assurance Audit Plan. Provide advice on any critical issue arising on the ongoing GEO programmes activities. Provide regular reporting to the MTG GS QA Engineer and to the GEO QA Team Leader on all aspects related to MTG GS QA activities. Attend and support the weekly MTG QA Team coordination meetings. Required Skills and Experience The Key person is required to have the skills, capability and experience level adequate to ensure the fulfilment of the assigned tasks with a high degree of autonomy. University degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Sciences or a related discipline is required. At least 5 years of specific work experience in the Quality Assurance area. Specific experience on QA on satellite Ground Segments and on data processing field will be considered an advantage. Work experience and skills matured on highly complex systems and products HWSW in advanced technology sectors will also be considered. Significant handson experience in QA processes definition, implementation, monitoring and control. Knowledge and application experience on international QAPA standards, specific knowledge of aerospacespace standards is considered a plus. Direct experience in providing QA support to procurement contracts for complex products. Experience in providing QA support to SW products throughout their complete development lifecycle, specifically on data processing and science products development. Experience on HWSW products integration. Significant handson experience in using Microsoft Office Suite and in particular with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Capability of understanding complex concepts in the area of data processing and data analysis and its implementation through specific software architecture. Good interpersonal skills, including mediation skills. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge of PAQA relevant standards eg. ECSS MILSTD NASA, CMMI. Experience or knowledge in QA aspects related to parallel computing implementation. Knowledge of requirement management tools, e.g. DOORS. Experience of working on collaborative programmes between different partners. Experience in application of risk management and lessons learned processes. Knowledge of software Agile methodology. Knowledge of MATLAB in terms of coding best practices. Experienceknowledge on satellite ground segment data processing, preferably on science products. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 26 March 2014 Start of Work 01 April 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 26 March 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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