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NEOCC Front Desk Operator
2021-07-06 10:15:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 961 NEOCC is ESAs centre for computing asteroid and comet orbits and their probabilities of Earth impact. RHEA Group is proud to contribute to this important service. In this context, we are currently recruiting for a NEOCC Front Desk Operator to work at our clients premises in Frascati, Italy. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Operate the orbit determination and impact monitoring software which is currently used at the NEO Coordination Centre NEOCC. User support in accessing the available S2PPD tools, data and information. Act as an interface between the external experts and the ESAinternal technical team, in particular to update software and hardware upon request of the TO. Awareness of ongoing activities related to NEOs by following news feeds, internet, email lists, and maintaining a network of contacts in the asteroid community. Provide support to outreach activities to promote the work of the S2PPD office input to the ESA corporate Twitter and Facebook accounts posts on the Minor Planet Mailing List. Act as the first contact point for users of the S2PPD office by phone, email, or personal contact by answering inquiries and providing additional information as requested by the user. User support in accessing the available S2PPD tools, data and information. Act as an interface between the external experts and the ESAinternal technical team, in particular to update to soft and hardware upon request of ESA Technical Officer. Support the preparation of NEOrelated articles for the NEO web pages. Prepare and issue news releases on a regular basis typically once per month. Prepare and issue Close Encounter Fact Sheets when needed. Perform regular maintenance tasks as described in the Operation procedures document. Update the NEO operation procedures in case of need, but at least every 6 months. Represent the NEOCC at scientific conferences. Support public events and meetings. In case of an upcoming impact or fireballbolide 1. Alert the ESA S2PPD team in case of imminent impacts or fireballsbolides. 2. In that case, put out an alert on the S2PPD web site following the rules defined in the Information Plan. 3. Send out push warnings according to agreed rules to agreed people. 4. Coordinate the information provided to the public with the NEO office of JPL. The information provision services shall usually be performed during normal working hours however, oncall support shall be envisaged. In case of special events e.g. public events or a credible impact threat flexibility of working hours is expected. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Celestial mechanicsastrodynamics background. Knowledge of orbit determination techniques. Knowledge of asteroid science. Good communication skills. Familiarity with software and web tools. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 19072021. This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 6899 Rules for the right to work of disabled people. Questa posizione e aperta alle categorie protette L. 6899. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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