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Support on Data Processing Systems and Applications
2013-11-07 22:36:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies. We are looking to further enhance our team by Consultancy Support on Data Processing Systems and Applications You will be based initially for 1 year at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 3 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include As member of the Data Processing Systems and Applications Group of the SEP Division, the key person will be providing engineering support to the EPSSG Ground Segment team in the frame of the EPSSG Preparatory Programme Phase B, with support expected to be extended to cover the complete development life cycle in the next phases of the Programme. In the detail, the key person will support the following tasks Support to the definition of data processing concepts and their implications on Ground Segment interfaces and architecture Analysis of requirements and constraints imposed on Ground Segment data processing elements, including their impact and criticality Specification and maintenance of Ground Segment and lower level requirements in DOORS with associated traceability and verification methods, including the development of testing concepts and test scenarios Justification of requirements to be documented in the Ground Segment Design Justification File Maintenance of the functional and architectural model of Ground Segment data processing elements with the selected Model Based System Engineering MBSE methodology Contribution to the Ground Segment preliminary design definition to be documented in the Ground Segment Architectural Design Document Contribution to the Ground Segment Integration, Verification and Validation IVV approach definition for data processing elements Specification of Interface Requirements Documents IRDs Performance of tradeoffs to assess effectiveness, risks and costs of alternative architectural and technical solutions in the area of data processing Support to the compilation and maintenance of data processing engineering budgets such as data and products volumes, products generation timeliness Support to the procurement of Ground Segment data processing elements by advising on technical solutions proposed by the contractor and by reviewing documentation to confirm its compliance with the requirements Support to testing, integration and acceptance of Ground Segment data processing elements by reviewing testing documentation, managing procurement of test data where appropriate and evaluating coherence and adequacy of integration and system level tests. In addition, the key person will also be regularly involved in the following tasks requiring interaction and coordination with other teams at System and Ground Segment level Review of System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation dealing with requirements, concepts, algorithms and technical analyses of relevance for data processing Review of instrument data processing algorithms and calibration concepts defined by the Space Segment with emphasis on their implications on Ground Segment data processing concepts, interfaces and architecture Participation in formal reviews and technical meetings at System and Ground Segment level. In performing these tasks the key person shall comply with the Client organisational and divisional rules, management standards and working practices. The set of applicable rules and working practices will be made available at start of the duties. Your Profile Mandatory Skills and Experience In addition to having a University degree in the engineering domain or equivalent the key person shall have the following mandatory skills and experience At least 5 years of experience in engineering of Ground Segment data processing elements for Earth Observation missions, including requirements specification, definition of interfaces, architecture and testing concepts At least 3 years of direct involvement in specification, design, development andor procurement of at least two of the following Ground Segment elements o Processing infrastructure for Level 1 and Level 2 data processing o Level 1 instrument data processors o Frontend and L0 processing The key person shall be willing to work within a multidisciplinary and dynamic context in cooperation with other teams. The ability to maintain a system overview is essential. Heshe shall have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. The working language for the position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirable Skills and Experience Previous experience and knowledge in any of the following areas will be considered an additional asset Requirements management in DOORS Experience with formal system architectural modelling and design tools Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards Knowledge of Calibration Validation activities for Earth Observation products Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data and processor prototypes for Earth Observation missions.
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