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Training Event Coordination, Preparation and Administration Support

2019-02-28 16:29:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Specific Tasks Support all administrative aspects of preparation and coordination of complex training events, including organisation of Space Analogue training course CAVES PANGAEA, outdoor ESA events like survival training, and geological field trips Support to the organisation and administration aspects of preparatory meetings, dry runs and Training Readiness Reviews, as well as debriefings for the a.m. training events Taking minutes and administrative followup of action items from preparation and conduct of the a.m. training events Upload of material and update of course and project information to the Astronaut Training Database ATD modules and web pages related to those events Upload of training courseware information to the ATD Upload of text, pictures and other material to social media associated to those training events Support the followup of planned contributions to blog entries for the ESA event blogs Upload to designated ESA web resources of public materials videos, photos Preparation of administrative material related to special training events according to the ESA training standards Administrative support in the preparation and followup of purchases for the training events Support in the coordination of logistics for event participants flights, equipment, visas, insurance verification, medicals Collection preparation and verification of event communication plans information, including preparation of telephone and email lists Support in the preparation and printing of support materials for the training events and preparatory meetings Support in the creation of event reports Specific Competence Requirements Experience with the organisation of complex events Strong organisation and communication skills Attention to detail, result orientation Good computer skills as a user, including use of templates and update of documents and presentations Willingness to ensure excellence in the preparation and execution of training events with attention to details Willingness to adjust to the demands of challenging activities in a very multicultural and multidisciplinary team Languages fluency with English and other foreign languages would be assets

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Ground Stations Operations Preparation Engineer

2019-02-22 15:28:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco Nederland BV, Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Ground Stations Operations Preparation Engineer based at EUMETSAT. Package description Highly competitive salary Corporate Benefits Package Relocation Assistance if applicable Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team Main responsibilities The successful post holder will provide support to the operations preparation of the MTG programme from a system wide and ground stations perspective and the subsequent bringing of it into routine operations. The Contractor will also provide services to the routine operations phases of the existing MSG and EPS programmes. The key person will provide services to the RSO division but shall initially provide services to the PRD department for the development and operations preparation of the MTG Programme focussing on system and ground station aspects, ensuring they are brought to a suitable level for the transition of the programme into routine operations. The support comprises a range of tasks across a number of different departments within EUMETSAT so the Key Person will need a broad knowledge of operational ground segments and how the ground stations fit into the general scheme. The ideal candidate shall also contribute to the routine operations of the existing MSG and EPS ground stations, as well as their future evolutions. The Key Person will perform the following tasks System and Ground segment operations preparation activities Review documentation and attend formal reviews Defining and performing Ground Station Operational Scenario Validation OSV and Operational Rehearsal activities for future programmes Definition and maintenance of operations procedures manual and automated, displays, databases and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Day to day operations of current and future ground stations including daytoday planning, monitoring and first line anomaly investigations Processing and coordination of system and ground segment anomalies in particular but not limited to ground stations , their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Analysis of ground station obsolescence, and upgrade paths within a 247 operations environment Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations and Engineering Teams. Ideal candidate In addition to having a university degree in a relevant technical discipline or the equivalent work experience, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least two years experience in a realtime spacecraft operations environment at least two years experience in the routine operations of large and complex ground stations preferably in an earth observation environment experience of the preparation and use of operational procedures, databases, displays and documentation. Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage experience in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems experience of document management and configuration control processes experience of development and upgrades within a 247 operations environment experience in defining user interfaces for operations HMI, reports, etc. experience in the configuration andor use of Space Link Extension SLE experience in the use of Dataminer. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. The Key Person shall additionally possess the following skills Autonomy and Resourcefulness. Work proactively in an individual or team environment, without supervision. Perform effectively under high workloads and be able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. Conducting activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under stress. Teamwork Integrity Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Work in, and where necessary lead, small teams Value and respect other opinions, treat others fairly, encouraging participation Accept criticism positively and be willing to adapt and change working methods. Planning and Organisation Prepare critical activities in advance and in detail, to be shared for review and approval prior to the actual execution of the work. Coordinate and communicate activities with key stakeholders management, operators, quality assurance, configuration management. Problem Solving Innovation Take ownership of problems through to effective resolution Develop initiatives to resolve underlying issues that go beyond the immediate problem Take steps to minimise risks in both the near and longterm. Communication Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people and to influence at all levels. Have excellent presentation and training skills with the ability to deliver a message such that it generates learning and understanding. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services, employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. We work closely with the European Government Institutions Space Agencies providing crucial Services with over 300 staff members. The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to peoples lives and to your community and country. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. Take pride in what you do.

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System Operations Preparation Engineer

2019-02-22 15:28:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 851 You will provide engineering expertise to the EPSSG Operation Preparation Integrated Team OPIT in the LEO Division. The activities will include general operation preparation aspects but will focus on the end to end system operations. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Responsible for the definition of the overall Operations Validation Plan OVP. Implement and coordinate the OVP for the validation of the operational scenarios and support the SIM Officer during the simulation campaigns. Coordinate with IVV team to deliver as necessary validated operational scenarios for VV test cases. Be responsible for the definition of system operation documentation for both nominal and contingency operations System Ops Guides in close coordination with OPS department. Develop and validate the end to end System Operation Procedures and Timelines for routine and contingency operations in coordination with satellite and system operations engineers. Coordinate with OPS team leaders to ensure compliance with existing OPS workflows and processes as per Operations Management Plan OMP. In coordination with OPS teams, contribute to the Reference Operations Plan and ensure coherency with mission concepts. Ensure focal point of contact in OPIT for coordination with VV team. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. You have a demonstrated experience of at least five years in the field of Spacecraft Operations. You have good system knowledge of the main functional elements of a ground system which are used for the monitoring and control of a satellite. You have experience in spacecraft monitor and control operations on SCOS based system. You have experience in definition, development and validation of operations for the development of satellite ground segment facilities such as monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, ground stations monitoring. You have relevant experience on configuration management of operational systems. You have demonstrated experience in a similar key role for the validation and readiness status of specific operation preparation phases such as SSVT, validation campaigns or rehearsals. You have experience in Operation Procedures development life cycle and Operation Preparation environment and configuration management for operational systems. You have Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements and external operational interfaces management. You are fluent in English, possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and are confident to deal with a wide variety of people. You have good interpersonal skills to coordinate with team leaders and key stakeholders as well as in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. You perform effectively under high workloads and are able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. You are able to commit to the plan and deliver the expected results on time or to report proactively if any deviations are foreseen. The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience in inorbit System operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites. You have experience with specific Operational phases such as LEOP, SIOV, and Commissioning phases. You have experience in configuration management of operation baseline components on operational systems. You have experience with system development life cycle, phases, reviews and deliverables. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 14032019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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AIV Software Engineer Test ToolsData Preparation

2019-02-19 13:29:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 540 The principal task of the AIV engineering service team is to perform the AIV engineering activities foreseen for the integration, validation and verification of the MTG system, coordinated by the EUMETSAT Technical Officer. You will have the opportunity to provide engineering expertise to the AIV Engineering Service Team. Large part of the required test tools and data needed for the MTG AIV are covered by the tools procured within the Space Segment, and the data and tools developed in the framework of the MTG System Engineering activities, including the scientific data for testing the operational processors part of the Data Processing Chain. Therefore, this task mainly concerned the coordination with the relevant teams, for the request of the test data identified in the Test Specifications. However, the Test Preparation and Execution Team may identify the need for additional tools to generate adhoc test data or to analyse the test results generate new test data using the available tools generate new test data by reconditioningmodifying the available test data It is expected that, when needed, the key person shall be able to undertake the development or adaptation of required toolsdata and to keep them under configuration control. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Interaction with the MTG System Team for the procurement of test data identified in the Test Specifications, including the analysis of received deliverables and attending acceptance tests Identification and development of additional tools to generate adhoc test data or to analyse the test results Generation of test data using the available tools, but also by reconditioningmodifying the ones procured in coordination with the MTG system team Configuration Management of tools and test datasets Contribute to maintain the AIV schedule in coordination with the AIV engineering responsible Contribute to evolution of the VCD in coordination with the Requirements verification team Contribute, if needed, to the preparation of test procedure, including the automatic test procedures, and execution of tests in coordination with the Tests preparation and execution team Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree in the domain of engineering, physics, IT, or equivalent You have excellent knowledge and experience of higher programming languages such as Python, CC, Java, bash scripting You have experience with software specification, design and development, including relevant standards You have ideally some background in software development for Earth Observation system ground segments You have some experience in the analysis and reporting of verification results versus associated requirements You have experience with software specification, design and development, including relevant standards You have experience in use andor development of software frameworks, use of automating tools for system deployment, testing and configuration You have excellent interpersonal skills You have proven ability to synthesise complex issues You have proven ability to plan and implement activities, prioritising according to constraints, interdependencies and opportunities You have experience in writing formal technical documentation You are fluent in English speaking and writing How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 15032019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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EPSSG Operations Preparation Engineer mfd

2019-02-15 10:29:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

LSE Space GmbH is truly an international company with widespread expertise in large international projects often crossing multiple organizational, cultural, and technological barriers. LSE Space is looking for experienced Engineers mfd in order to fulfill the duty of EPSSG Operations Preparation Engineer for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. For our activities at EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking to employ highly motivated and enthusiastic EPSSG Operations Preparation Engineer to work in an exciting innovative international environment. The EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG will be based on a twosatellite configuration with respectively a launch readiness by 2021 for the first satellite and by 2022 for the second satellite. Recurrent satellites will be provided and launched in order to achieve a minimum of 21 years of operations. The main objective of the Operation Preparation activities is to deliver a system ready for routine operations together with a qualified operations team. The primary responsibilities of this role will be The activities will cover Operations Preparation for multisatellite operations and coordination tasks focusing on onboard software OBSW tools and end to end procedures. The end to end OBSW responsibility will also encompass the coordination of the development of the satellite operation procedures. The tasks and responsibilities will typically include the following Manage the OBSW images delivered to EUM and maintain adequate configuration of the OBSW tool in coordination with the Ops Prep satellite team. This, with the objective to ensure harmonisation of the management on ground and on board of the images. Produce the OBSW Ops Guide and related operation procedures. Responsible for the end to end operational concept to manage reference and characterisation Databases being delivered to EUMETSAT. This also includes operational interfaces with industry. Define for each type of Database its life cycle and configuration control for operation usage. This will also imply the definition of Operations Department OPS documentation, procedures and working practices. In charge of the development of the Satellite Operational Database based on the Satellite Reference Database and OPIT inputs. Manage the Operational Database against changes to successive Satellite Reference Databases deliveries. Provide a single interface within OPIT for the Satellite and Instrument Characteristic Databases and support FDF and PDAP experts for their respective Databases. Contribute to OICDs with external partners with respect to OBSW and Databases items. Manage Ops Prep database editor tool and OBSW tool environments. Contribute to the setting up of the OPS Configuration Management CM tool to manage satellite and ground configuration control. Coordinate the needs for operational configurations of the OBSW tools, procedures and Databases for a multi ground segment environments OPE, VAL, ENG and multisatellites. Provide services to the MCO and PDAP ground segment development teams as Ops Prep representative with respect to OBSW and Databases interfaces and tools. Ideal candidate In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the key person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least three years in the field of spacecraft and ground segment operations with specific experience as follow Specific Requirements Satellite operation preparation and routine operations phases OBSW maintenance expertise with good knowledge of Configuration Management CM processes for both ground images and onboard memory management Satellite Databases management in the frame of the operation preparation phase Experience on Operation Preparation tools such as procedure editor and databases management tools Familiarity with the definition of operational interfaces and interactions with industry or external partners. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Knowledge of the ECSS E7041 Telemetry Telecommand Packet Utilisation standard Knowledge of the mission control systems SCOS and OBSM application Knowledge of the mission control systems SCOS MIB and SCOS MIB editors e.g. DABYS Knowledge of SQL and database management tools Some programming and scripting skills would also be an asset. The candidate shall be selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner without supervision. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills are essential and an ability to recognise opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions is highly desirable. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Good communication skills would be also an advantage. Location of work DarmstadtGermany. Note Some travel within Europe may also be required. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then please apply online as soon as possible.

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