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Software and Mission Analysis Engineer
2018-01-26 15:16:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to work onsite at ESTEC in the Earth Observation Directorate for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To contribute to the technical management of existing and new multiplatform software developments within the DEOPPE Division in ESTEC, in coordination with the Head of Mission Analysis and of Ground System offices. The existing Earth Observation CFI software is a collection of precompiled C libraries for timing, coordinate conversions, orbit propagation, satellite pointing calculations, and target visibility calculations. This software is made available by the EOP system support division to any user involved in the Earth Observation missions preparationexploitation. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Technical management of existing and new multiplatform software developments within the EOPPE Division, in coordination with the Head of Mission Analysis and of Ground System offices. The existing SW projects consists of Mission SW CFI, DFDL4S library, UMBRA library, OrbitAttitude Interface Adapter, openSF details can be found at httpeopcfi.esa.int. Gathering and defining requirement from internal and external users Preparation of Statement of Work and Requirement Documents as input to procurement process Reviewing of technical and management part of SW development proposals Configuration Management at ESTEC for the delivered SW Managementadministrationmaintenance of the anomaly tracking system Mantis, the CM Git and the CI system Jenkins Administration of anomaliesSPR at ESTEC Providing first line helpdesk functions to SW users Investigation of anomalies Participation in Anomaly Review Boards Review of Contractors acceptance Test Plan and Procedures Review of deliverable documentation SUM, Develop. Manual, ICD, etc Definition and execution of independent Validation Tests at ESTEC Software Packaging and for delivery to external entities and drafting of RNs. Administrationmaintenance of the SW delivery web pages of the Division Participation to SW Acceptance Support to Mission Analysis Support definition of mission analysis required by EO Projects Design, code, test and run small Software tools for these activities Document these activities to Projects Qualifications Experience At least Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant computer science, physical science or engineering subject Very solid experience relevant to the task description in particular with the SW skills related to multi language C, C, Java and multiplatform LINUS, OSX, Windows development and related development toolsenvironments Experience with the EO application domains processors, mission planning, E2E simulators and with ESA SW procurement process is considered an asset Capability and willingness to understand the new EO domain specific algorithms as needed. Essential Skills Good English language skills Ability to work autonomously and with rigour within the boundaries of assigned tasks and stringent schedule. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes. Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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