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Spacecraft Controller
2014-09-19 16:41:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us The SCISYS Space Division offers integrated system solutions in the business segments Space, Security and Earth observation. We are open to new ideas and focused on the future. If you would like to work in a constructive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to ask questions, please send us your application. Well be delighted to hear from you. For the location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Spacecraft Controller at ESOC. Tasks This position is covering a SPACON Spacecraft Operations Service primarily assigned to Lisa Pathfinder mission but with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Astronomical Missions Division. The areas of service provision for the SPACON service are Launch Preparation Internal SPACON Team training from spacecraft and ground segment documentation, including handson. Writing and Validation of SPACON procedures for Lisa Pathfinder Spacecraft, MCS, Ground Segment and MPS procedures for routine and contingency activities. Support ground segment validation activities SOVT, SVT, MRT,DataFlow,,, Participation in the Simulations Campaign, which includes simulations for all mission phases. LEOP Support From L48hr DressRehearsal to Trajectory Correction Manoeuvre. LEOP will require 24hour per day console coverage, with a nominal duration of 10days Commissioning Activities, starting from end of LEOP for 2months Nominally support is 1 x 8hr pass per day. With short periods 23days planned in advance for special operations where 2 x 8hr passes will be supported. It would be expected that 34 such periods would occur during commissioning. Routine Operations Nominally support to 1 x 8hr pass per day. Adhoc special operations planned in advance where 2 x 8hr periods should be supported, typically 2days per month for special operations. In addition to the routine responsibilities of command uplink, telemetry checking and routine ground station coordination, the SPACON will also be responsible for the daily routine Mission Planning Operations, including processing any routine replanning requests, and update of such requests on the MCS and spacecraft via the SPACON procedures. Essential requirements The following requirements are mandatory Familiarity with the current ESOC satellite control system, namely SCOS2000 Ability to work as part of small team, and be able to maintain composure and work with the team in pressured situations Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Desirable requirements It would be an advantage to have the following Experience of simulations campaign Experience of LEOP activities Other Information Start date is January 2015 Candidates must be an EU citizen or hold a valid German work and residence visa To ensure your application reaches us please apply online at httpwww.scisys.despacejobs
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