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EPSSG Ops Prep System Coordination Engineer
2014-07-17 18:42:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EPSSG Ops Prep System Coordination Engineer With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The activities for this consultancy will cover Operation Preparation definition and coordination tasks focusing System Operation aspects. The activity requires one key person for the duration of the consultancy contract. The tasks and responsibilities of the key person will typically include the following Lead end to end Operation Preparation activities when external entities and partners are involved, in coordination with relevant existing operational interfaces managed in OPS. Deputise System Ops Team Leader in charge of the Ground and System Operation Team. Manage and Coordinate Joint Operation Plans and Operations Interface Control Documents. Support OPS Team leaders in managing the development and validation of end to end System Operation Procedures and Timelines which cover Operations related to Databases, On Board Software and System routinecontingency scenarios. Lead System Timeline procedures definition. 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. Define SSVT Specification and Organisation Plan and coordinate all SSVT test plans with Satellite and System teams. Define Operations Validation Plan and ensure technical coordination for the related future activities. Ensure coherency and homogeneity of all delivery mechanism to Ops Prep and future Operational usages. Coordinate with OPS the MMI definition and control room layout organization Ensure focal point of contact for coordination with VV team. Coordinate communication within Ops Prep team ensure new comer induction and reading materials. Support EPSSG System team for requirement traceability to Operations and Concepts. Technical skills In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least five years in the field of Spacecraft Operations with specific experience as follow Expertise in space to ground interface and end to end system dataflow ensuring mission data availability to end users. Good system knowledge of the main functional elements of a ground system which are used for the monitoring and control of a satellite. Spacecraft monitor and control operations on SCOS based system. Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities. As already experienced key role in the definition and the validation of specific operation preparation phases such as SSVT, validation campaigns or rehearsals. Operation development life cycle and Operation Preparation environment such as procedure editor and databases management tools. Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements and external operational interfaces management. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Inorbit System operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites. Have demonstrated experience of working in a multipartner programme Good knowledge of working methods and corporate culture of EUMETSAT partners and other agencies such as ESA, LEOPService Provider, DLR, CNES and space industry. Specific Operational phases such as LEOP, SIOV, and Commissioning phases. Configuration management of operation baseline components on operational systems. System development life cycle, phases, reviews and deliverables. System engineering background with System Architecture developed in an MBSE Model Based Systems Engineering approach and system engineering tool CORE Soft skills The key person shall possess the following soft skills Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people. Work in teams and good interpersonal skills to coordinate with team leaders and key stakeholders as well as in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Work proactively with capability to lead a small team, with the minimum of 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. Able to commit to the plan and deliver the expected results on time or to report proactively if any deviations are foreseen. Fluency in English the working language at EUMETSAT is English.. Knowledge of French would be an advantage. Other Information Start date best latest 01 December 2014 Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates must be an EU Citizen or have valid working permit to work in Germany. To apply Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title.
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Consultancy Support for EPSSG System Verification Validation
2014-07-17 14:42:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The keyperson will be involved in tasks related to the planning and preparation of System VV activities and following up assessing VV activities performed at Space Segment andor Ground Segment level as far as relevant for System VV. TASKS Refinement maintenance of the approach method, level, phase, etc. to be applied for verification of EPSSG System Requirements and recording in the DOORS database, used for System requirements management. In this context, specifically ensuring consistency with the verification approach applied at subSystem level e.g., Space Segment, Ground Segment through analysis of relevant documentation and iterations with those responsible for subSystem level verification. If occurring during the period covered by the consultancy, assessment and tracking of verification activities at subSystem level and recording of relevant results in the DOORS database. Support for the preparation maintenance of System VV test plans and test cases, taking into account the established approach for verification and, for validation, operational scenarios as identified in the EPSSG Reference Operation Plan. Preparation of prelaunch VV test specifications, with details about test objectives, test steps, needed resources, test tools test data, passfail criteria, etc. Contribution to the identification and specification of test tools test data sets, with the aim to ensure consistency with the defined test cases and test setup. Support for contribution to the inhouse development procurement of test tools test data sets. Planning of the later execution of System VV tests, taking into account delivery dates of subSystem elements, constraints imposed by the EPSSG toplevel schedule such as dates for relevant System reviews, test interdependencies, etc. In addition the keyperson will be involved in some more general tasks Participation in relevant internal and external meetings. Regular review of System level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses, to identify information of importance for test tools test data. Support for the preparation of documentation for System level reviews, specifically the Preliminary Design Review PDR at the end of Phase B in 2015. PROFILE University degree in the domain of engineering, physics or equivalent. At least 5 years of general experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space. At least 3 years of involvement in the preparation andor execution of VV activities at System level combined Space and Ground Segments or at Ground Segment level of such Systems. Experience with the preparation of test plans, test specifications andor test procedures, prepared for VV of such Systems. The following would be beneficial Experience with Satellite System Validation Tests andor RF test campaigns. Handson experience with the development of test tools and compilation of test data sets. Proficiency in using DOORS. Background in engineering andor VV activities related to Low Earth Orbit LEO systems.
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EPSSG System Verification Validation Engineer
2014-07-16 10:58:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a EPSSG System Verification Validation Engineer to support our customer in Germany. EPSSG System Verification Validation Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will have the following two key tasks and responsibilities Refinement maintenance of the approach method, level, phase, etc. to be applied for verification of EPSSG System Requirements and recording in the DOORS database, used for system requirements management Ensuring consistency with the verification approach applied at subsystem level e.g. space segment, ground segment through analysis of relevant documentation and iterations with those responsible for subSystem level verification Assessment and tracking of verification activities at subsystem level and recording of relevant results in the DOORS database Support for the preparation maintenance of system VV test plans and test cases, taking into account the established approach for verification and, for validation, operational scenarios as identified in the EPSSG Reference Operation Plan Preparation of prelaunch VV test specifications, with details about test objectives, test steps, needed resources, test tools test data, passfail criteria Contribution to the identification and specification of test tools test data sets, with the aim to ensure consistency with the defined test cases and test setup Support for contribution to the inhouse development procurement of test tools test data sets Planning of the later execution of system VV tests, taking into account delivery dates of subsystem elements, constraints imposed by the EPSSG toplevel schedule such as dates for relevant system reviews, test interdependencies, etc. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in the domain of engineering, physics or equivalent Several years of general experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of earth observation from space Several years of involvement in the preparation andor execution of VV activities at system level combined space and ground segments or at ground segment level of such systems Experience with the preparation of test plans, test specifications andor test procedures, prepared for VV of such systems Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from October 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DEDSC2307 before 18Aug14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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EPSSG System Verification Validation Engineer WM
2014-07-15 16:42:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EPSSG System Verification Validation Engineer DERFX14209144 With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. The focus of the work is related to the definition and implementation of the approach to be applied for System VV, the planning of related activities and the preparation of test specifications. An associated task is the requirements specification and development of test tools and test data sets. The selected keyperson would be a member of the EPSSG System Team in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO at EUMETSAT. TASKS The activities performed by the keyperson will be an input for the overall System and Ground Segment VV activities. The keyperson will typically be involved in tasks related to the planning and preparation of System VV activities and following up assessing VV activities performed at Space Segment andor Ground Segment level as far as relevant for System VV. The tasks described below will initially focus on the needs of the EPSSG Preparatory Programme up to the end of Phase B but nominally cover also subsequent phases. Note also that the actual start of the execution of System VV test activities is currently expected for late 2018 and therefore related tasks are not the subject of this consultancy and thus not included in the list. Typical tasks will include Refinement maintenance of the approach method, level, phase, etc. to be applied for verification of EPSSG System Requirements and recording in the DOORS database, used for System requirements management. In this context, specifically ensuring consistency with the verification approach applied at subSystem level e.g., Space Segment, Ground Segment through analysis of relevant documentation and iterations with those responsible for subSystem level verification. If occurring during the period covered by the consultancy, assessment and tracking of verification activities at subSystem level and recording of relevant results in the DOORS database. Support for the preparation maintenance of System VV test plans and test cases, taking into account the established approach for verification and, for validation, operational scenarios as identified in the EPSSG Reference Operation Plan. Preparation of prelaunch VV test specifications, with details about test objectives, test steps, needed resources, test tools test data, passfail criteria, etc. Contribution to the identification and specification of test tools test data sets, with the aim to ensure consistency with the defined test cases and test setup. Support for contribution to the inhouse development procurement of test tools test data sets. Planning of the later execution of System VV tests, taking into account delivery dates of subSystem elements, constraints imposed by the EPSSG toplevel schedule such as dates for relevant System reviews, test interdependencies, etc. In addition the keyperson will be involved in some more general tasks Participation in relevant internal and external meetings. Regular review of System level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses, to identify information of importance for test tools test data. In addition, and with the same aim, analysis of documents provided by other teams in EUMETSAT and by external partners. Support for the preparation of documentation for System level reviews, specifically the Preliminary Design Review PDR at the end of Phase B in 2015. Upon approval of the full EPSSG programme by EUMETSATs Delegate Bodies, further reviews would take place in Phase CD during the subsequent years. Some activities will involve interactions with other teams at EUMETSAT contributing to EPSSG activities and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. PROFILE OF THE KEYPERSON The keyperson shall have the following mandatory experience and background University degree in the domain of engineering, physics or equivalent. At least 5 years of general experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space. At least 3 years of involvement in the preparation andor execution of VV activities at System level combined Space and Ground Segments or at Ground Segment level of such Systems. Experience with the preparation of test plans, test specifications andor test procedures, prepared for VV of such Systems. The following would be beneficial Experience with Satellite System Validation Tests andor RF test campaigns. Handson experience with the development of test tools and compilation of test data sets. Proficiency in using DOORS. Background in engineering andor VV activities related to Low Earth Orbit LEO systems. The keyperson shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of 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. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the keyperson must be able to work effectively in this language, knowledge of French being an advantage. Other Information Start date is January 2015 Fluency in English is mandatory. Candidates must be an EU Citizen or have valid working permit to work in Germany. To apply Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title.
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Ground Station Engineering Support to EPSSG Ground Segment Team mf
2014-05-02 13:38:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Engineer mf in order to fulfill the duty of Ground Station Engineering Support to EPSSG Ground Segment Team for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. As a member of the Ground Segment GS team, the Key Person shall provide support to the EPSSG GS requirements analysis, architecture design and requirement implementation of the GS ground stations as part of the EPSSG System. The duties range from the analysis, design, installation, and testing of the ground stations. This may include support to the procurement of hardware and software, and the coordination with external service providers. The tasks will nominally cover the entire development lifecycle. The tasks of the position include in particular Support to the generation of ground stations related EPSSG concepts, requirements and design documentation at the Architectural Design Level Identifying and translating the relevant EPSSG usersystemground segment level requirements into specific ground stations system requirements Provide support covering all aspects of the EPSSG ground stations specification and design Provide support covering the link budgets of the EPSSG programme Contribute to the definition of the ground segment data flows regarding the interfaces between the ground stations and the rest of the EPSSG ground segment andor satellites from a system engineering point of view Contribute to the preparation of the EPSSG Validation and Verification VV activities in the area of ground stations and the generation of the initial Acceptance Plan. Qualifications Experience Required System Engineering practices and experience of requirements engineering Phase B of large and complex LEO ground stations Ground stations system and subsystem design for TTC, mission specific and satellite communications ground stations e.g Cortex TTC subsystem Technical background in the specification and VV of large antennas and tracking systems ACU and receivers inclusive TTC baseband equipment including ranging systems and SLE compliant implementations Specification and implementation of Mission Data Acquisition baseband equipment Local and Remote MC system for ground stations System experience with Link budget analysis and tools in S, X and Ka Band. Knowledge and experience with the following is considered an advantage CGMS Global Specifications for Direct Broadcast services Knowledge of ECSS Standards, and in particular ECSS Engineering Standards in the area of RF and modulation standards Knowledge of CCSDS Recommendations, in particular in the area of RF and modulation standards as well as Space Link Extensions related recommendation Knowledge of services providers in the area of Ground Stations Specification and system performances of In Orbit Test systems in support of Satellite In Orbit Verification SIOV activities RF related for Earth Observation satellites preferably LEO systems LEO ground stations maintenance requirements and constraints Industry best practices on maintenance policies and procedures for ground stations supporting operational programmes 247. Knowledge and experience with the following is considered beneficial Experience in use of requirements management and traceability tools e.g. DOORS Experience in the use of modelling and design tools in support of architectural design activities e.g. CORE Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including MSVisio. The variety of the tasks and the scope of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The Key person shall be in possession of sound management and interpersonal skills to conduct the responsibilities described above autonomously and with a minimum level of supervision, exhibiting good oral and written communications skills, analytical capabilities, and motivation. Academic and work related requirements A University degree in an engineering discipline is required. Perfect command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. 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 send your application preferably online to andree.scherschellsespace.com until 8th May 2014.
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