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MSG Mission Control Operations Engineering Consultancy Support MW
2014-04-02 16:37:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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. Mission The Consultant shall mainly perform tasks related to mission control in support of MSG routine operations phase and during the operations preparation activities for MSG4. The tasks primarily involve the management and use of the MSG Central Facility MSG CF mission control system, and its operational interfaces. The tasks include Maintaining an understanding of the MSG mission, as well as space and ground segment operational needs for mission control within the CF, with the interfaces to the data processing chain and with external entities Performing the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the mission control operations concept in collaboration with the spacecraft and ground segment operations teams Liaising with the spacecraft operations team to support continuity and optimisation of new or modified spacecraft monitoring and control operational needs that are met through mission control Liaising with mission planning and flight dynamics teams to support continuity and optimisation of new or modified operational needs that are met through mission control Liaising with ground and system operations teams to support continuity and optimisation of new or modified operational needs that are met through mission control Defining and maintaining missioncontrol operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaising with external entities and partners where necessary in order to fulfil joint operations requirements. Maintaining documentation concerning this Performing routine observations and preventative maintenance on mission control functions according to established working practices Responding to mission control related anomalies and operational contingencies promptly Raising anomaly reports when necessary and monitoring their resolution through attendance at appropriate review boards. Supplying context and initial analyses that may aid the investigation of anomalies Maintaining mission control related documentation such as facility user guides Contributing to the definition and raising of formal engineering changes concerning the mission control function, attending the relevant review meetings if necessary Contributing to the definition, implementation, and testing of any changes to the mission control application software or to inhouse supporting software, in liaison with any external contractors Contributing to the operational validation of new mission control application software, including testing of anomalynoncompliance correction and new functionality. This may include attendance Factory FAT and OnSite OSAT Acceptance Testing Participating in any necessary meetings and reviews long term planning, schedule consolidation, anomaly review boards, etc Training of personnel in mission control tasks as required Contributing to the recurrent operations preparation activities for MSG4 Providing mission control support to other current and future operational missions if required. Providing standbyoncall support as part of a team of mission control engineers. Profile In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least five years work experience in operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems and their associated ground segments at least five years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software at least three years work experience in operation of the MSG Central Facility system. Experience of the following would be an distinct advantage experience developing and maintaining operational procedures using the APEX procedure management system experience in mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite mission control operations experience in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems experience in the use of satellite simulators experience in the use of Windows operating systembased satellite control systems experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS familiarity with flight dynamics functions as applied to satellite mission control operations familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. familiarity with the SCOS spacecraft control system familiarity with the EPOCH IPS MC product suite from Integral Systems now Kratos familiarity with Unix and Linux operating systems. Fluency in English oral and written is mandatory. Due to legal requirements, applicants must be EU citizens. To apply, please send your CV to FranoisXavier LAFFONT francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with CC to fabienne.millouscssystems.de with the job title.
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MSG Mission Control Operations Engineering Support
2014-04-02 13:38:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Dear Sir or Madam, We are currently in search of support for the following project. This position is available on a permanent basis. POSITION ID 2116 ROLE FUNCTION MSG Mission Control Operations Engineering Support in Darmstadt Germany GENERAL CONDITIONS START 01 July 2014 PERIOD 2 years 2 options for extension, each option stands for 1 year LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 07.05.2014 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory attributes at least five years work experience in operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO andor Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems and their associated ground segments at least five years work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software at least three years work experience in operation of the MSG Central Facility system. NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE experience developing and maintaining operational procedures using the APEX procedure management system experience in mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite mission control operations experience in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems experience in the use of satellite simulators experience in the use of Windows operating systembased satellite control systems experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS familiarity with flight dynamics functions as applied to satellite mission control operations familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. familiarity with the SCOS spacecraft control system familiarity with the EPOCH IPS MC product suite from Integral Systems now Kratos familiarity with Unix and Linux operating systems. ROLE COMPETENCY Autonomy and Resourcefulness Work proactively in an individual or team environment, 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. Teamwork Integrity Share expertise and experience with other team members provide crosstraining and support. Work in 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. Communicate and work effectively in English. For more Details about the Tasks, please feel free to contact Ms. Bianca Brankers Corporate Recruiter
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Applications Engineering Consultancy Support
2014-04-02 13:38:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications Computer Science engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Mathematician, Physicist Required knowledge Experience of operating and maintaining software systems in a UNIX based environment specifically LINUX and AIX CC programming language experience in a UNIX based environment Use of and application programming of database systems in particular ORACLE,INFORMIX, PostgreSQL and MySQL Competence in the use of scripting languages e.g., shell scripting and highlevel languages e.g., Python, Java Knowledge of web technologies, programming and markup languages e.g. Apache, CGI, JavaScript, UML Competence in SW testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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Applications Engineering Support mf
2014-04-01 14:36:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Engineer mf in order to fulfill the duty of Applications Engineering Support for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The engineer will be a member of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting operational and future programmes. A core activity will be the maintenance and evolution of the EPS data and product processing systems. The EPS Ground Segment monitors and controls EUMETSATs METOP satellites and processes all data from its instrument payload, the MSG and MTP Ground Segments monitor and control the Meteosat satellites and processes all data from its instruments and the Jason 2 ground segment processes all data from the instruments onboard of Jason satellites. All Ground Segments have specific facilities for Spacecraft monitoring and control, product generation and distribution and product quality control and calibration and validation activities. The tasks of the position include in particular Contribute to the definition, design, implementation and maintenance of architectures for data processing ground segments and their components with special emphasis on product quality control, calibration and validation, production monitoring and reporting. Support the operations of existing data processing ground segments and their maintenance and evolution. This will also include Upgrade software, including implementing and maintaining new algorithms for product quality control and calibrationvalidation activities. Perform routine tasks in operational systems under configuration control such as o Support the Configuration Management process and the building and distribution of software releases and patches o Support to the development, integration and configuration management of software developed by third parties, its installation, and configuration and testing o Anomaly investigations, documentation and classification o Follow up of the delivery of SW resolutions for these anomalies. Perform standard SW engineering activities such as o SW testing in a structured approach to verify that delivered SW is fulfilling the requirements or to demonstrate that problems have been corrected o SW integration and verification in the EUMETSAT ground segments. Settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures Support to the procurement and installation of software, and the coordination with external providers of support services Participation in meetings and formal reviews. Qualifications Experience experience in system design, SW development, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of large complex realtime data processing systems for meteorological satellites very good communication, presentation and team working skills ability to adapt to a rapidly changing, often stressful environment and retain a system overview Experience of operating and maintaining software systems in a UNIX based environment specifically LINUX and AIX CC programming language experience in a UNIX based environment Use of and application programming of database systems in particular ORACLE, INFORMIX, PostgreSQL and MySQL Competence in the use of scripting languages e.g., shell scripting and highlevel languages e.g., Python, Java Knowledge of web technologies, programming and markup languages e.g. Apache, CGI, JavaScript, UML Competence in SW testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation Practical knowledge of as many as possible of the following areas will be an advantage Experience in system design for quality control and calval systems Experience with operational Earth Observation science data processing Data visualisation tools, e.g. IDL, ENVI Familiarity with data formats used for meteorological satellite products Experience in using Python libraries and tools, such as Matplotlib, NumPy, Django and accessing sql databases from Python Knowledge of relevant Standards, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management principles and applications Very good technical writing skills, in particular in the area of formal technical documentation, e.g. design documentation, test procedures, maintenance procedures Competence in the exploitation of modern hardware and operating systems at the application level e.g., multithreading, parallel programming e.g. MPI, OpenMP, virtualization Competence in objectoriented software design and implementation in the context of satellite instrument data processing systems. Academic and work related requirements A University degree in a relevant 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.comuntil 28th April 2014.
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Applications Engineering Support
2014-03-25 15:36:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Dear Sir or Madam, We are currently in search of support for the following project. This position is available on a permanent basis POSITION ID 2104 ROLE FUNCTION Applications Engineering Support mw in DarmstadtGermany GENERAL CONDITIONS START 01 June 2014 PERIOD 2 years 2 options for extension, each option stands for 1 year LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 23.4.2014 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key Person shall have experience in system design, SW development, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of large complex realtime data processing systems for meteorological satellites. The Key Person should possess very good communication, presentation and team working skills and be able to cope with very high workloads. An ability to adapt to a rapidly changing, often stressful environment and retain a system overview is also essential. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas is mandatory Experience of operating and maintaining software systems in a UNIX based environment specifically LINUX and AIX CC programming language experience in a UNIX based environment Use of and application programming of database systems in particular ORACLE, INFORMIX, PostgreSQL and MySQL Competence in the use of scripting languages e.g., shell scripting and highlevel languages e.g., Python, Java Knowledge of web technologies, programming and markup languages e.g. Apache, CGI, JavaScript, UML Competence in SW testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation. NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE Experience in system design for quality control and calval systems Experience with operational Earth Observation science data processing Data visualisation tools, e.g. IDL, ENVI Familiarity with data formats used for meteorological satellite products Experience in using Python libraries and tools, such as Matplotlib, NumPy, Django and accessing sql databases from Python Knowledge of relevant Standards, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management principles and applications Very good technical writing skills, in particular in the area of formal technical documentation, e.g. design documentation, test procedures, maintenance procedures Competence in the exploitation of modern hardware and operating systems at the application level e.g., multithreading, parallel programming e.g. MPI, OpenMP, virtualization Competence in objectoriented software design and implementation in the context of satellite instrument data processing systems. TASKS As a member of the SEP Data Processing System Applications and Tools Group and in particular the Supporting Applications Engineering team, the Key Person shall support the maintenance and evolution of off line Ground Segment elements, specifically for quality control, calibration and validation, data visualisation and auxiliary data management and services. The application software is mainly developed in CC, PERL, and Python. For data visualisation a good knowledge in IDL and ENVI is required. The Key Persons duties will include a range of tasks, from the support of the day to day operation and maintenance, the analysis, design, development and testing of the facilities which also includes the handling of anomalies, upgrades and configuration changes for these facilities. The Key Person will be the focal point when it comes to integrating each individual Facilities into a system context, covering all aspects from early SW development, definition of interfaces, system integration and testing, and end to end testing of the production system. Tasks will also contain the settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures as well as the coordination with external providers of maintenance services. In support to operations, the Key Person may also be required to provide on call support as part of a team of maintenance engineers. Besides the above described routine tasks, the Key Person will also be expected to contribute to design and system engineeringreengineering activities in the area of expertise for existing and future production systems. Candidate areas are programmes such as, MTG, EPSSG, Jason, Saral, EARS, Sentinel 3, etc. Contribute to the definition, design, implementation and maintenance of architectures for data processing ground segments and their components with special emphasis on product quality control, calibration and validation, production monitoring and reporting. Support the operations of existing data processing ground segments and their maintenance and evolution. This will also include Upgrade software, including implementing and maintaining new algorithms for product quality control and calibrationvalidation activities. Perform routine tasks in operational systems under configuration control such as Support the Configuration Management process and the building and distribution of software releases and patches Support to the development, integration and configuration management of software developed by third parties, its installation, and configuration and testing Anomaly investigations, documentation and classification. Follow up of the delivery of SW resolutions for these anomalies Perform standard SW engineering activities such as SW testing in a structured approach to verify that delivered SW is fulfilling the requirements or to demonstrate that problems have been corrected. SW integration and verification in the Client ground segments Settingup and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures, Support to the procurement and installation of software, and the coordination with external providers of support services Participation in meetings and formal reviews. For more Details please feel free to contact Ms. Bianca Brankers Corporate Recruiter
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