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Ground Segment Operations Engineer Galileo mf
2014-02-06 13:37:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Mission Galileo is Europes global navigation satellite system, which will provide a highly accurate global positioning service under civilian control. The Galileo system is currently being brought into operation, with the constellation of orbiting satellites being established in the coming months. The Challenge We are looking for a senior Ground Systems Operations Engineer to support, as a contracted employee of Terma, the Galileo Project of the European Space Agency in monitoring and controlling the overall preparation of the ground segment and execution of the Galileo operations activities. The role will support the activities of the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit HSOOGC in the coordinating of the definition, deployment, validation, and operation of the Galileo Ground Control infrastructure, as required to meet the overall Galileo service needs. The Ground Control Segment infrastructure is deployed and operated mainly in the Galileo Control Centre GCC in Oberpfaffenhofen Germany and Fucino Italy as backup. In addition GCS elements are deployed at the LEOP centres Darmstadt, Toulouse. Remote elements, like the five SBand TTCF stations, are deployed around the globe. Support will be provided to the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit, and specifically to the ESA Control Segment Operations Engineer at GCCD, covering the following tasks Monitoring the activities of the Operations Service provider on its operations and maintenance activities of the Galileo Control Segment in the GCCs and the remote sites Followup the development, integration, verification and operational validation of the Galileo Ground Control segment within the context of the overall Galileo system Support the development of requirements for evolution of the Galileo Control Segment to improve operability Support the procurement process for the Operations Service Provider for the Ground Control Segment maintenance and operations aspects, and monitor their implementation Support and coordinate the interaction between the Operations and the Ground Control Segment providers, ensuring the coherency of the maintenance and operations concept for the Control Segment, at system, segment and element level Participation on Galileo related Anomaly Review Boards, Change Control Boards, reviews panels, as required. The position will be based at the customers site at Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich D, and will also require frequent travel within the EU. This is a full time position, starting mid of April 2014, with a minimum of 3 years duration. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering or other suitable qualification together with significant experience of senior engineering activities in ground control of similarly complex computer infrastructure deployed for space operation related activities. A proven experience in in a commercialindustrial environment is required. Security requirements The candidate must be eligible to qualify for a Galileo Security Clearance to the level of Secret. Essential skills are Experience related to developments in the Galileo project GIOVE, IOV will be considered an asset Good spacecraft knowledge on a subsystem level Experience in working in an operational environment Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Fluent written and spoken English Well organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Familiarity with operational training Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally based on SIMSAT Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally based on SCOS2000 Familiarity with programmingscripting languages e.g. C, Java, JavaScript. Desirable skills are Experience in operational training Familiarity with the ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS Knowledge of satellite or ground operations, or nonspace operational environments Experience with prelaunch activities and launch campaigns of satellites Experience in instructional design methodologies Familiarity with effective teamwork principles and team building aspects. The position requires a great deal of independence and selfmotivation. The candidate should be able to work with little supervision, but also be able to contribute to the team effort. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId445joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date February 26th, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.
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