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EPSSG Operational Processors Engineer

2019-06-12 21:29:19| 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 two EPSSG EUMETSAT Polar SystemSecond Generation Operational Processors Engineers 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 candidates should concentrate their activities on the following tasks Monitor the development and testing of EPSSG Operational Processors providing relevant support to the Technical Officer Attend and contribute to meetings and reviews associated to the development lifecycle of the Operational Processors. Witness as an observer any testing activities involving the Operational Processors. Witness as an observer any integration activities involving the Operational Processors. Contribute to following up and closing of Actions, Open Points, and Review Item Discrepancies. Support the Processing Specifications and Testing EPSSG Processing Specifications EPSSG Test Data EPSSG Calibration and Validation plan Assessment of impact of new Processing Specification on the Operational Processors. Contribute to Operational Processors related meetings Ideal candidate The ideal candidates should bring the following skills and experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline e.g. Computer Science andor Software Engineering, Atmospheric Physics, Remote Sensing or comparable qualifications in an operational Data Processing field, with more than 10 years experience in related domains. You have skills and proven handson experience more than three years in the following mandatory areas Procurement activities e.g. interfacing with industrial contractors, preferably in the field of payload data ground processing Design, Verification and Validation of Meteorological andor Earth Observation Operational Processors. You are fluent in spoken and written English. You are able to perform multiple tasks under a tight schedule. You are able to fulfil assigned tasks independently and without supervision. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The following skills would be highly desirable You have a practical knowledge of Big Data technologies, including in particular Kafka and Storm. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. 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. 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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EPSSG Senior Space Segment Engineer

2019-05-24 13:28:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

This post supports the cooperation with ESA on the space segment for the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG Metop Second Generation MetopSG programme. After an initial introduction phase at EUMETSAT, the duty station will be in the ESA establishment in the Netherlands ESTEC, Noordwijk. The post holder will report to the ESA MetopSG Project Manager as a member of the established joint Single Space Segment Team SSST whilst maintaining close coordination with the EPSSG Programme Manager in EUMETSAT. Up until the end of commissioning of both protoflight model satellites 2024 of MetopSG, the duty station will remain at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands and may be then moved to the EUMETSAT Headquarters afterwards DUTIES Represent EUMETSAT in the Single Space Segment Team SSST for technical and programmatic aspects In the role of Deputy Project Manager for MetopSG, assist and report to the ESA MetopSG Project Manager Support the ESA Project Manager in the implementation of the MetopSG satellite development activities, including management of industry partners Coordinate all matters related to the Space Segment and the deliverables exchanged between EUMETSAT and ESA Launcher Interfaces, Customer Furnished Item CFI instruments, Simulators, Databases, etc. Provide technical expertise on the satellite requirements and performance Maintain regular reporting and coordination with the EUMETSAT EPSSG team to ensure coherence of satellite and system development activities Coordinate programmatic activities relating to EUMETSAT CFI instruments, as required in the frame of the satellite preparation activities Provide technical support to the launcher interface definition and evolutions Support the definition and implementation of the launch campaigns of the satellites Support the preparation and execution of the Launch and Early Operations Phase LEOP Support the preparation and execution of the Satellite InOrbit Verification and Commissioning activities Support the definition and monitor the execution of the satellites storage activities Followup the health status of the inorbit satellites and organise support from Industry as required e.g. anomalies, complex operations, etc. Ensure that inorbit experience is taken into account for the preparation of the recurrent satellites Support to EPS Third Generation definition phase. QUALIFICATIONS University degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of ten years professional experience in Space Segment engineering, procurement and management, preferably in the frame of an Earth Observation satellite development programme Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to apply these to the interactions with teams having different or conflicting interests Proven ability to understandsynthesise complex issues and appreciate conflicting interests Capability to propose the steps necessary to control risks and guide critical decisions. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A4A5 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 8047 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable based on skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited based on their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. ABOUT EUMETSAT EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. The closing date is 25th June 2019.

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EPSSG System Interface Engineer

2019-02-27 17:27:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary We are therefore looking for a motivated and talented engineer to work alongside one of our most senior engineers within the EPSSG onsite our customer EUMETSAT. Responsibilities Duties You will be involved in the overall system aspects with a strong focus on the general system design aspects and system interfaces. Your work will cover the space segement and the ground segment, consisting of the data acquisition systems, monitoring and control system MCS, data processing facilities and product dessemination facilities. Typically your tasks will cover System ICD design and maintenance Coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers Define and maintain the system Interface documentation and baseline, e.g. Inferface Control Documents ICD, Interface Management Plans IMP, Interface Requirements Documents IRD. Implementation of any changes to the system model related with system interfaces design and maintenance General system engineering activities with contribution to Analysis and trade off activities System requirement maintenance activities Documentation of system design and justification Ad hoc EUMETSAT internal reviews System level formal revies system CDR Ground segement level activites as required Preparation and execution of IVV activities Last, but not least you will also be tasked to organise and hold meetings and workshops with external and major internal interface partners to establish and maintain interface details agreements. Qualifications Experience You should hold a University or similar degree in engineering. You have already worked in the in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems in the area of Earth Observation Satellites for some years Essential Skills You are able to analyse systems from an endtoend perspective combined space and ground segment? You are able to understand relevant details while keeping the focus on the overall system aspects and to present the results in a comprehensible way? You have been working on system requirements and design documents and you were tasked on the past to document system interfaces for complex satellite systems? Desirable Skills In order to ease up your start on this position, the following experience would be additional assets Familiarity with EUMETSAT data dissemination concepts Experience with DOORS Experience with ViTechs CORE modelling tool.

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EPSSG System Interface Engineer

2019-02-26 01:29:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

For our customer in Darmstadt we are looking for a System Interface Engineer to support the forthcoming EPSSG European Polar System Second Generation Earth observation mission. Our customer EUMETSAT is an independent intergovernmental organisation founded in 1986 to establish maintain and exploit European systems of operational meteorological satellites and to contribute to the operational monitoring of the climate and the detection of global climate changes. A further objective of EUMETSAT is to provide data, products and support services to the European Copernicus information services and user communities, with a focus on marine, atmosphere and climate. EUMETSAT is governed by a Council representing 30 Member States and 1 Cooperating State. The EPSSG System Engineer will be supporting the EUMETSATs Low Earth Orbit Division LEO in the field of system engineering. Heshe will be contributing to the phase CD system engineering activities related to the specification, design and development of the EPSSG system with focus on satellite and operational related aspects within the system. The activities will primarily include overall system aspects involving the space segment satellites and the ground segment, consisting of data acquisition systems, monitoring and control systems, as well as data processing facilities and product dissemination facilities. Tasks and Responsibilities Typical activities to be undertaken include the following System ICD design and maintenance Coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers Organisation of meetings and workshops with external and major internal interface partners to establish interface detailsagreements Define and maintain the system Interface documentation and baseline, e.g. Interface Control Documents ICD, Interface Management Plans IMP, Interface Requirements Documents IRD Implementation of any changes to the system model related with system interfaces design and maintenance General system engineering activities with contribution to Analysis and trade off activities System requirement maintenance activities Documentation of system design and justification Ad hoc internal reviews System level formal reviews system CDR Ground segment level activities as required Preparation and execution of IVV activities Profile of the Key Person The key person shall have the following experience and background University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent. At least 5 years of experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth Observation Satellites, including end to end data processing aspects. Ability to analyse systems from an endtoend perspective combined space and ground segment, understand relevant details while keeping the focus on the overall system aspects and to present the results in a comprehensible way. Capability to prepare system requirements and design documents, and to document system interfaces for complex satellite systems. The following experience would be additional assets Familiarity with EUMETSAT data dissemination concepts Experience with DOORs. Experience with CORE modelling tool The key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks without supervision, 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. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English the working language at EUMETSAT is English. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.eu to WGS recruitment team at vacanciesworkgroupsolutions.com before the 14th of March. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! Send an emal to vacanciesworkgroupsolutions.com with the subject SUBSCRIBE to subscribe to our internal job mailing list. About WGS GmbH WGS Workgroup Solutions GmbH is a private held company founded in 2013 and based in the Frankfurt area Germany. WGS provides excellent engineering and consulting services to European companies and institutions in the space sector. WGS offers its employees the possibility to develop their professional career, in addition WGS is very responsive to any concern and offers competitive conditions that provide answers to the particular needs of each personal situation.

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EPSSG Ops Prep for Databases and OBS in EndtoEnd Operations

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 an EPSSG Ops Prep for Databases and OBS in EndtoEnd Operations 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 EPSSG Ops Prep Integrated Team OPIT in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO at EUMETSAT and be involved in the development of the operations of the EPSSG system. This will include general Operations Preparation aspects and will focus on the end to end operations related to on board software management and databases. The end to end responsibility will also include the supervision of the development of the related satellite flight control procedures. 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. Furthermore the ideal candidate shall also be responsible for MetopSG Databases delivered to EUMETSAT. This will include databases for both Mission Control Operation MCO and Payload Data Processing PDAP ground segment components. The successful candidate will perform the following tasks 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 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 o Some programming and scripting skills would also be an asset. The successful 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. 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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