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2016-03-24 14:07:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior System Operations Engineer Sentinel3 FOS mf Ref. No. 1610718 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 Senior System Operations Engineer to provide consultancy support to the Sentinel3 Flight Operations Segment FOS operations. The principle FOS components are The Mission Control System The Mission Planning Facility The Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operational Simulator The Flight Dynamics Facility The main scope of the consultancy is to support The routine operations phase of the Sentinel3A satellite The operations preparation, commissioning and subsequent routine operations of Sentinel3B The procurement of Sentinel3 C and D spacecraft You will be integrated into the Sentinel3 System Operations Team, within the Flight Operations Division of the EUMETSAT Operations and User Services Department. You will be expected to provide system operations engineering support, covering all spacecraft interface and flight operations aspects of the Sentinel3 Ground Segment, as well as the operational service monitoring and control. Responsibilities You will provide support to the development and operation of the Copernicus Sentinel3 Ground Segment, as well as its evolution. Your main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Manual and automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling Flight operations segment monitoring and reporting Communications systems operations Security operations Ensuring business continuity System evolutions You will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the Sentinel3 ground segment. You will be expected to Acquire and maintain a systemwide view of the Sentinel3 ground segment. In particular, you will maintain operational expertise on all aspects of the FOS Review any planned changes to the system configurations for the Sentinel3 ground segment, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. Support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent Sentinel3 satellites 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 You will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system 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 and coordination with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes, etc. Production and maintenance of operations documentation Joint Operations Rules and Procedures, Operations Interface Control Documents etc. Interface and coordination with the systems maintenance teams 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 system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing and coordination of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing and coordination 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 system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment 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 based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany. Occasionally tasks may require shift, oncall support or weekend work. Qualifications Competencies In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, you should have at least 5 years of experience of spacecraft and related ground segment operations, in particular Experience of ground segment system operations to support Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3axis stabilised spacecraft during operation preparation, LEOP, commissioning and routine operations phases Development and maintenance of complex operational ground systems, preferably for Earth observation spacecraft FOS engineering support for the development of major upgrades new ground systems in a high availability 247 operational environment Satellite monitoring and control systems Operational monitoring of near real time data flows in large computer networks Full development cycle of large systems, from the definition of requirements to system design and operations Investigation into anomalies, their documentation, classification and correctionmitigation, participation in Anomaly Review Boards and, where applicable, Operations Incident investigation and review activities Familiarity with the ECSS standards Experience with development and validation of operational ground segment and associated operations procedures for nominal and contingency recovery cases Familiarity with procedure Change control and configuration management of ground segment operational systems Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage to have experience with some of the following Definition, management and traceability of complex requirements structure experience in the use of tools e.g. DOORS Definition of operations interfaces and processes with external partners Automated operations Development of system analysis, reporting and monitoring tools Space Ground Interface definition Ground Stations operation and maintenance Experience with modem satellite MC systems e.g. SCOS2K control system Experience of development, maintenance and operation of medium to large size applications Experience and proven application of development using Java, Perl, Oracle, operating system scripting languages, and XML technologies Experience of modem system architectures in the area of real time data services and file based data delivery Communications protocols e.g. TCPIP, MBSS Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems CCSDS formats Altimetry imaging andor sounding instrumentation for Earth Observation spacecraft 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 Mr. Kevin Davies 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?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId848joblistId1 with a Cover Letter and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.euenhome Closing date April 29th, 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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