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2016-04-08 17:09:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Mission Control Operations Engineer mf Ref. No. 1610758 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced Mission Control Operations Engineer to support the operation of EUMETSATs operational systems and the preparation of future missions, with particular focus on mission control systems. You will work in the Mission Control Systems team of Flight Operations Division. Responsibilities As members of the FLO Mission Control Systems team, you will provide support to the development and operation of the EPS Overall Ground Segment OGS. Main duties are the operation of the EPS Monitoring and Control System MCS, the operational use of Mission Control Facility MCF Tools, and mission controlrelated multimission tools. Your role comprise a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the EPS MCS, and the interfaces between the MCS and other components of the EPS Core Ground Segment CGS. In addition, you will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the EPS CGS and OGS, particularly in the areas of system monitoring control and data flows, due to the central role the MCS plays in the EPS System. You will also provide support to the system development and operations preparation activities for future EUMETSAT programs, providing operations experience to system and operations concept implementation. Typical tasks to be undertaken are Support to routine operations Definition and maintenance of missioncontrol operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison with the operations analysts to ensure continuity and optimisation of databaserelated activities Interface with other facilities within the operational ground segments to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission monitoring and control activities Interface with external elements of the operational ground segments to ensure the continuity and optimisation of data exchanges with the mission control systems Interface with the mission control systems maintenance team and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as part of a team of MCS engineers Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in further technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Support to modifications to the operational systems Interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade Processing of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of mission control systems and related elements, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment Support to the preparations for recurrent satellites and future satellite programs Provision of support to the development, system and ground segment verification and validation, and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programmes, in particular MetopC Provision of support to the development, system and ground segment verification and validation, and operations preparation for future operational programmes such as Sentinel3, Sentinel6, MTG and EPSSG Support to operations teams Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in July 2016. You will be nominally based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany, but travel within Europe may be required for certain activities. Standby callout support and provision of support to critical operations, may sometimes be required. You may occasionally be required to provide additional support to specific infrequent activities such as launch campaigns. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, you shall have the following mandatory attributes At least five years experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of spacecraft mission control systems for Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems At least three years experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems At least three years experience interacting with flight dynamics and mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite operations At least three years experience with the application of ECSS and CCSDS standards for spacetoground interfaces, Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Experience of the following would be an distinct advantage Extensive experience with EPOCH IPS MC product suite from ISIKratos Extensive experience in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems Experience using a spacecraft mission control system based on SCOS 2000 Experience using configuration management systems such as CVS and or GIT Experience using satellite simulators Linux operating system Leading a small team of engineers While the official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French, the working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language. What can Terma offer 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. Additional information For further information, please contact Mrs. Raluca Moise by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId858joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date May 16th, 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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