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Modelling and Simulations Engineer
2016-05-30 19:06:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 125,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Modelling and Simulations Engineer. Main responsibilities You will be assigned to the System Modelling and Functional Verification section in the Software Systems Division, Systems, Software and InOrbit Demonstration Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The initial task will be performed for the Galileo Ground Mission Segment Engineering Element Section, Ground Mission Segment Division, Ground Segment Department, Galileo Project Office. After appropriate familiarisation, the position encompasses the responsibility for the Operability Chain based on MUCF, MSF, GACF and VTP. The position is supported by the respective Technical Officers for the MUCF, MSF, and GACF. Responsibilities and duties include in particular Ensuring the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of Galileo Operability Chain functions MUCF, MSF, VTP, GACF in the areas of monitoring control of Galileo assets, archiving, realtime and offline mission monitoring, mission uplink and control, mission support, training and maintenance Ensuring the definition of interfaces and data formats for the data exchange of the Galileo Operability Chain Facilities Assessment of the overall GMS operability and integrated logistic support ILS aspects of the GMS functions including the verification of the related operational procedures Assessment of operational improvements provided by the GMS operators, coordination of discussion and agreement with GMS operators and GMS industrial partners as part of regular GMSOPS Working Group meetings and organization of MMI workshops Supporting the definition of Galileo GMS IVQ Plan in the area of the Operability Chain Facilities ensuring followup and monitoring of Industry AIV activities and participation to formal verification activities Contribution to the preparation of ESA Procurement documents, evaluation of offers, negotiations and management of resulting contracts for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements Contribution to all GMS Segment and System reviews and meetings for all topics related to GMS Operability Chain elements Preparing, supporting and followup the procurements actions and industry contracts with regard to the implementation of the VTP Supporting the engineering, development, deployment, verification and validation of VTP Support to Operations related to operability and ILS aspects, e.g. spares management, training organization, etc. Contribution to the GMS overall Engineering activities Requirements Engineering, Change Management and Baseline evolutions, Assessments of RFDRFWs, HWSW COTS, obsolescence management, etc. Support to the introduction of a new StateoftheArt hardware infrastructure virtualized platform, datacentric design, etc.. These tasks will be further developed modified annually as necessary, as the Project develops. Ideal candidate You should bring a Master degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent, 4 years of working experience and should have practical experience of working in Ground Segment and system verification. Furthermore you should have The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Extensive understanding of Galileo Operations Good understanding of Ground Segment engineering, in particular for functional chains Experience in Ground Segment Integration and verification The ability to travel to the operational centres premises frequently and to act as onsite support where appropriate during the facilities test campaigns Proficient in the English language spoken and written. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eu
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