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Senior Satellite Operations FD Engineer
2015-02-25 12:11:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
JOB PURPOSE ROLE Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining satellite and ground operations procedures for EshailSat Fleet as well as Flight Dynamics operations. Mentors Satellite Operations Engineers when needed. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Description Key Performance Indicators GENERAL Policies and Procedures Support the definition of the Concept of Operations CONOPS Maintain Flight Ground Operations Procedures for the SCC and Ground TTC subsystem. Design, develop and ensure implementation of processes and procedures related to satellite and payload operations, fault and event management, data management and COMSEC operations. Support Definition of Internal Business Processes and Maintain them Maintain and update the contingency business processes related to satellite operations. Business Processes Procedures Readiness Operations Project Planning and Implementation Contribute to the Satellites Project team development to ensure operation requirements are taken into account and consequently fulfilled. Support the development, launch and inorbit testing of new satellites. Participating in the development of software tools, methods and procedures to improve testing and measurement capabilities. Testing and assessing the viabilitycompatibility of new systems and equipment. Participating in the identification and assessment of new technologies. RIDs delivered to the Project Team BEFORE LAUNCH Team Selection Support the recruitment of Satellite Controllers and Satellite Operations Engineers by participating at the selection process Participation to Selection Interview processes Operation Planning Formulation Ensure readiness of the Satellite and Ground Operations procedures Ensure readiness of Flight Dynamics operations Effective, accurate, efficient, and timely implementation of the business processes and procedures. Offline Activities Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports to the management, Perform trend analysis and Generate Satellite Health Reports on a monthly basis, Weekly Monthly management reports Communication and Coordination Monitor and report all failures associated with the satellites performance Work closely with Satellite Operations Manager on Flight Dynamics aspects and Anomaly Management. Coordinate with CMC Requests and IOT Campaigns Effectively communicating with various departments in the company Effectively communicating with satellite manufacturer inorbit support team Disaster Recovery Define a Disaster Recovery Plan for Operations including but not limited to Training requirements for the teams, recovery scenarios Disaster Recovery Plan AFTER LAUNCH Operation Planning Formulation Ensure readiness of the Satellite and Ground Operations procedures Ensure readiness of Flight Dynamics operations Define and prepare Payload IOT campaigns in coordination with Network Operations Department Effective, accurate, efficient, and timely implementation of the business processes and procedures. IOT plans Satellite InOrbit Operations Support all critical operations, Perform trend analysis and anomaly resolution for satellite operations, Support Satellite Controllers during Manoeuvers and other critical operations, Perform internal audits to check if procedures and processes are followed by Satellite Controllers Oncall support during outside normal business hours on a rotation basis once every 5 weeks in average, Full compliance with the Satellite Operations Procedures, Processes and Policies. Proper management of any satellite system anomalies. Monthly audit. Offline Activities Prepare ranging Campaigns Prepare Flight Dynamics operations for Station Keeping manoeuvers Coordinate with Satellite Manufacturer for anomalies Generate Anomaly Reports for InFlight Ground Anomalies, Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports to the management, Perform trend analysis and Generate Satellite Health Reports on a monthly basis, Provide Continuous training to Satellite Controllers and other team members as required. Effective, accurate, and timely implementation of the ranging campaigns. SKM manoeuvers readiness Closure of Anomaly Reports. Weekly Monthly management reports Health monthly reports Communication and Coordination Monitor and report all failures associated with the satellites performance Work closely with Satellite Operations Manager on Flight Dynamics aspects and Anomaly Management. Coordinate with CMC Requests and IOT Campaigns Effectively communicating with various departments in the company Effectively communicating with satellite manufacturer inorbit support team Whole of Life Continuous Training Provide intense training programs for Spacecraft Controllers as required Training development and delivery QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS Minimum Qualifications BSc in Aerospace Engineering Master Preferred Minimum Experience 7 years or more of experience in Satellite Operations JobSpecific Skills Problem solving skills, Satellite Platform and Payload Engineering deep understanding, Knowledge of Flight Dynamics Operations and Preparation, Knowledge of AOCS, Thermal Subsystem, TCR, Data Handling, Power Supply, Telecommunication Payload, COMSEC. Knowledge of DS2000 from MELCO will be a plus, Knowledge of a Satellite Monitoring and Control system Epoch suite will be a plus, Knowledge of AOSYS will be a plus, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency of English language.
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