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Spacecraft Operations Engineer 1623090
2016-05-23 20:07:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Spacecraft Operations Engineer 1623090 Job Description We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for our client ESOC for an initial period of 15 months. You will be part of the Aeolus payload chain team which is responsible for the preparation and validation of the FOP, commissioning plan and payload operations mission planning. You will be primarily assigned to a particular mission within the Earth Observation Mission family but with the possibility of supporting other missions within this family. The general activities to be supported by this service are Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations Preparation of and Participation in the Commissioning Phase. General Flight Control Support Service Spacecraft Performance Analysis Required Skills and Experience Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, with emphasis on the Payload. Hands on familiarity with operational tools MCS, Simulator, DB browser, MOIS or equivalent tool. Handson familiarity in SVT and flight procedures development. Ability to work in an organised manner, with good reporting skills and reliable deadline meeting. Coordination skills with internal Flight Control Team, and external ESRIN payload data centre, Satellite developer, simulator developer parties. Fluency in English. The ability to conduct business travel within Europe 3 times annually expected. Desirable Skills and Experience 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. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 01 June 2016 Start of Work July 2016 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 01 June 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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