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Spacecraft Operations Engineer1823010
2018-02-06 14:26:24| 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 1823010 Job Description We are looking for an Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer for our client ESOC. You will be assigned initially to preoperational Sentinels missions within the Earth Observation mission division i.e. not linked to Copernicus COP1 operational phases. The primary areas of responsibility will cover Spacecraft Platform Thermal, Power, TTC and Ground Operations engineering in support to the Earth Observation missions, in prevision of the upcoming preoperational activities to be performed with the current and future Sentinels and Earth Explorers missions. The general activities to be supported by this service are depending on the phase of the mission Satellite Operations Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the Mission Planning System. Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP in the volumes indicated by the TR initially platform PowerThermalTTC area, but also for other subsystems Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Participation in System Validation Tests SVT, Ground Segment Validation GSV and Training and Simulations programme Review of satellite documents Participation to preoperational activities LEOP andor Commissioning operations as required Ground Operations Collection of information data regarding the performance of the mission and provision of inputs for mission reports. Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels NDIU CORTEX and Lite. Support the FCT in the configuration, setup and operation of the Sentinels MUST and GFTS servers. Routine Mission plan generation supportchecking, as required Travel abroad may be necessary estimated at twice per year. Oncall service may be required at certain phases of the mission. Required Skills and Experience 12 years experience working in an operational environment with flight procedures life cycle, including validation. with Packet Utilisation Standard in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs and GSVs with anomaly investigations at Ground Segment level with operational simulators, ideally SimSat with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 with low Earth orbit satellites operations, ideally including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP and special operations LEOP, simulations campaign, Commissioning Good experience with office automation tools, including MSEXCEL and MSACCESS Some programming experience, possibly with Visual Basic andor SQL Wellorganised, proactive, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Desirable Skills and Experience Spacecraft Flight Operations knowledge, in particular for the PowerThermalTTC subsystems Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment Familiarity with MUST and GFTS Familiarity with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Initial experience 12 years with anomaly investigations at Spacecraft level Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 16 March 2018 Start of Work June 2018 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 16 March 2018 Learn more about us in Facebook
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