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Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2016-08-04 17:05:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Operation Centre ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The primary area of responsibility for this service is the JCSSentinel6 and Sentinel3 missions with possible extensions to support other Earth Observation missions. The Operations Engineer will be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities in the areas of System Engineering including platform and FDIR and instruments altimetry and optical as a member of the FCT Flight Control Team, to participate in the preoperational phases including special operations e.g. LEOP, commissioning, deorbiting and in testing campaigns simulations, SVT Software Validation Tests, inflight tests. The general activities to be supported by the Spacecraft Operations Engineer are Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations. Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures. Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service. Preparation of and Participation in the Commissioning Phase. General Flight Control Support Service. Participation to Requirements Definition, Validation, Test and Operation of the MCS Mission Control Systems including the Mission Planning System. Participation to Requirements Definition, Validation, Test and Operation of the Simulator. Flight Operations Procedures FOP Requirements Definition. Flight Operations Segment FOS Procurement, Integration and Testing. Qualifications and Experience For this position we are looking for engineers with the following background and skills Handson familiarity with operational tools MCS, Simulator, DB browser, MOIS or equivalent tools. Handson familiarity with SVT and flight procedures development. Ability to work in an organised manner, with good reporting skills and reliabley meeting deadlines.. Coordination skills with internal Flight Control Team, and external parties. Fluency in English, sproken and written. Familiarity with the ESOC environment. Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites, including basic mission analysis and payload observation scheduling aspects. Familiarity with the basic usage of orbit and environment analysis tools e.g. STK. Conditions Please apply by filling in the online application form and uploading your CV and Motivation Letter both in English on the Careers section of our website www.spaceapplications.com. The deadline for applications is 24th of August 2016. An interesting remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance if relocation is required to take up duty in Darmstadt. For additional information, please contact Mr. Leif Steinicke or Ms. Floriane Thomas at Space Applications Services Leuvensesteenweg 325 Tel 32 02 721.54.84 www.spaceapplications.com 1932 ZAVENTEM, BELGIUM Fax 32 02 721.54.44 Email jobsspaceapplications.com
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