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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express
2013-02-20 12:37:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express to support our customer in Germany. Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the the MARS Express Mission Control Team you will provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. You will have the following responsibilities Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation Support mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools as well as programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of Mission Planning tools Contribute to streamlining the planning and commanding workflow support the automation of mission operations Contribute to onboard softwareOnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements Support the Chief Mission Planner andor Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in Engineering, Science or a related subject Several years experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning, OnBoard Control Procedures or space science Solid understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc Good computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems Good knowledge and practical experience of Java as well as proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be an asset Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from May 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker, quoting job reference DEDSC1959 before 15Mar13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job
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