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Senior Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b
2015-06-11 13:04:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b Ref SES0602 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20150610 Context The Senior Spacecraft Controller is responsible for monitoring and control of the O3b constellation in order to maintain its health. In particular, the Senior Spacecraft Controller will need to react to emergencies within approved guidelines and escalate appropriately when needed. The incumbent will also be following regular training sessions and assessment. To ensure 24 hour coverage of the position, the controller will be required to work shifts. Responsibilities Perform daily operations of spacecraft in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan Command the spacecraft and monitoring satellite health Perform routine operations telemetry dumps, AOSLOS from the different ground stations, upload payload daily mission, eclipses, table uploads, etc. React to emergencies within approved guidelines and notify appropriate staff based on escalation procedure Perform offline data analysis Attend regular refresher training sessions in order to maintain a certification level required to perform functions via regular assessment Rehearse on the simulator established nominal and contingency procedures Interface with the Network Operation Center. Experience Qualifications A technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications Experience in satellite operations and ground control systems of minimum five years is required Experience in LEO or MEO environment would be an advantage Willingness to work on shift Excellent operational mindset and awareness Good analytical skills Errorfree performance in high stress situations Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work without direct supervision Excellent team spirit Openminded Valid work permit is considered as an advantage. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Spacecraft Operations O3b Apply for this Job online
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Rakon Space Oscillators On Board O3b Satellites
2015-03-06 05:29:13| rfglobalnet Home Page
On 18 December 2014 Thales Alenia Space’s four satellites manufactured for O3b Networks, were successfully launched by Arianespace from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. The new satellites are set to be added to the network shortly.
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O3b Certifies Gilat's meoEdge TDMA/SCPC Terminal
2015-01-20 11:30:51| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Innovative Medium-Earth-Orbit Satellite Service Provider Approves 48Mbps Satellite Terminal Targeted at Cellular Backhaul, Offshore Energy Platforms and Trunking Applications PETAH TIKVA, Israel Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology...
Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b
2014-12-18 11:03:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Controller, Spacecraft Operations O3b Ref SES0515 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Published 20141217 Context The Spacecraft Controller is responsible for monitoring, control and health keeping of the O3b constellation. In particular, the Spacecraft Controller will need to react to emergencies within approved guidelines and escalate appropriately when needed. The incumbent will also be required to follow regular training sessions and assessments. This is a 24 hour Shift position. Responsibilities Perform daily operations of spacecraft in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan Command the spacecraft and monitoring satellite health Perform routine operations telemetry dumps, AOSLOS from the different ground stations, upload payload daily mission, eclipses, table uploads, etc. React to emergencies within approved guidelines and notify appropriate staff based on escalation procedure Perform offline data analysis Attend regular refresher training sessions in order to maintain a certification level required to perform functions via regular assessment Rehearse on the simulator established nominal and contingency procedures Interface with the Network Operation Center. Experience Qualifications A technicalengineering degree in electronics, aeronautics or equivalent qualifications Experience in satellite operations and ground control systems would be an advantage Experience in LEO or MEO environment would be an advantage Willingness to work on shift Excellent operational mindset and awareness Good analytical skills Errorfree performance in high stress situations Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work without direct supervision Excellent team spirit Open minded. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Senior Manager, Spacecraft Operations O3b Apply for this Job online
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O3b launches high-speed satellite internet for the under-connected
2013-06-26 14:30:58| Extremetech
Most of the world still doesn't have good internet connectivity. Google-backed O3b is changing that with a satellite network designed to bring quality, affordable internet to the "other three billion."
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