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Metop Spacecraft System Operations Engineer
2014-01-29 14:37:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Help us operate Europes Low Earth Orbit weather satellites. EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 29 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. Metop Spacecraft System Operations Engineer REF. VN1408 In this role, you will play a leading part in all activities related to inorbit operations support for the EUMETSAT Metop satellites and preparatory activities for additional MetopC and future MetopSecond Generation satellites, along with other Low Earth Orbit LEO missions. This will involve coordinating a team of Spacecraft Operations Engineers focused on improving the reliability and robustness of satellites and related ground systems, with particular emphasis on enhancing processes and tools. Notably, you will be working with our satellite simulator and onboard software maintenance tools, whilst initiating operations rehearsals and improving training. Qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline, you will bring sound professional experience of LEO satellite operations, preferably gained via a leading position in the development or operation of an Earth Observation space system. This will have given you proven ability to understand and synthesise complex issues, coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Finally, you should be fluent in English and have some knowledge of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 13 March 2014 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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