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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2014-07-10 14:41:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support our customer in Germany. LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. The selected candidate will provide operations expertise and support to one or more of the Metop Spacecraft platform subsystems and or payload instruments. Heshe will also participate in coordinating the satellite operations activities with external teams responsible for onboard software management, simulator support, mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. The tasks will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B and preparing for MetopC Maintenance of operations documentation and flight procedures Trend and performance analysis on subsystems and instruments Investigations into satellite anomalies Participation in the satellite oncall support rota for periods of 247 coverage System and operations preparation of Metop SG, Sentinel3 and JasonCS Definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Definition of tools and processes to prepare for and operate the satellites. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in relevant discipline LEO Spacecraft operations preparation, monitor and control operations Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or AIT activities Satellite Flight Operation Segment facilities based on EPOCH or SCOS Procedure development tool MOIS and STOL language ECSS PUS customisation and usage MATLAB, PERL, AWK, VBA for development of tools in MS Office applications Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of French is an asset. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DED2301 before 29Aug14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.
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Category:Transportation and Logistics