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SystemNetwork Ground Segment Consultant parttime
2015-03-12 18:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our Client, a major player in the satellite system consultancy field, is looking for a SystemNetwork Ground Segment Consultant to bring his expertise to the procurement of a military Satcom ground user segment composed of a network operation center and several military terminals. With a specialist background in either network operations centers andor military stations, you will be supporting from back office and participating in meetings at the Manufacturer facilities Paris and later on in Qatar as required. Your assignment will start in July or September 2015 up to Q4 2016, assuming the User Ground Segment is delivered in due time. Responsibilities You will be responsible for supporting the monitoring of the User Ground Segment procurement. You will keep our Client fully informed of all issues, strive to uncover technical issues, ensure that problems are addressed and make recommendations for their closure. You will deliver adequate and timely reports. These reports will form an integral part of your duties. Main tasks To manage all technical aspects of the Program with respect to all parts of the System, in order to ensure successful completion To interface and report to our Clients Program Manager on program issues, problems and planned resolution. To prepare weekly reports that cover major issues, schedule, a summary of status, projected near term work and scheduled meetings. Monthly and Quarterly reports may be required as requested by our Clients Program Manager. To participate with our Clients Program Manager in a weekly telephone call with Head Office Team to review status, issues and concerns. To keep our Clients Head Office designated staff informed by email, fax or telephone, as issues arise. To respond to requests for information from our Clients Program staff. To review design documents and test data. To participate in meetings and reviews such as Material Review Boards MRB, Test Readiness Review TRR, Test Review Board TRB, Product Assurance Review PAR, etc. To prepare reports and presentations as required and as requested by our Clients Program Manager, typically reports for each of the major phases of the project, e.g. Critical Design Review CDR report, Test Readiness Review TRR report, Test Review Board TRB, Product Assurance Review PAR, etc. To advise our Clients program staff of issues which require to be raised with our Clients own Client. To take part to regular trips to our Clients Client facilities, to review onsite work progress, attend site acceptance testing and monitor the way forward to complete system delivery. To coach and provide regular trainings to our Clients Client onsite representatives. Experience Qualification University diploma in telecommunications or related field A minimum of 5 years of applicable professional experience in the Military User Ground Segment domain such as Skynet, Syracuse or Yahsat Detailed knowledge of Network Operations Centers, from technical, process and operational perspectives, i.e. from System Logical and Physical breakdowns to Service Order Handling and Incident Management plus also manpower and training requirements Knowledge of baseband connectivity requirements and a wide understanding of all telecommunications systems, including mobile telephony Excellent analytical skills, innovative spirit, business mind, result orientation, ability to provide practical conclusions Technical leadership focusing on system design and integrity throughout system lifecycle Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as teamspirit Project management skills Ability to work independently as well as in interdisciplinary teams Conflict management skills in a multicultural and interdisciplinary setup Fluency in English knowledge of French andor Arabic is a definite plus Computer literacy MS Office Effective project and time management Willingness to travel internationally including to QATAR during the installation period. Remuneration and other benefits This is a parttime job 68 days per month. As a freelance contractor, you can expect an attractive remuneration, commensurate with your experience and competence. Run by space professionals, Spacelinks provide specialist recruitment in the space and defence industry. Spacelinks are acting as a Recruitment Agency with regards to this position. When applying, please send your CV and cover letter as a Word document to cvspacelinks.com and please indicate your latestcurrent salary and earliest date of availability. Make sure to include the vacancy number SL01608 in the subject line as we use email filtering.
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