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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Sentinel2
2014-10-14 11:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Sentinel2. Tasks and Responsibilities The key person will be primarily assigned to Sentinel2, but with the possibility of supporting other missions within the Earth Observation Missions Division. The primary area of responsibility for the key person is Mass Memory and Formatting Unit, SBand and XBand Subsystems, but the candidate may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE activities. The key person will be responsible for MMFU, SBand and XBand Commissioning. Regarding LEOP, heshe will be assigned to a minor role with limited responsibilities, as the MMFU and XBand will not be activated. Other areas of responsibility and support specific to Sentinel2 are Validation, test and operation of the MCS Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP primarily on MMFU, SBS, XBS, but also for other subsystems Support for test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents Mission Planning. Requirements Essentials Spacecraft subsystem knowledge Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing. Desirables Experience in working in an operational environment Familiarity with Packet Utilisation Standard or other TMTC standards Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Familiarity with procedures life cycle Familiarity with Mission Planning tools Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites Familiarity with multi satellite missions. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Sentinel2 Reference G014236OD8 Application closing date 05.11.14 Start date 1.01.15 Service duration 1.01.15 31.07.2015
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