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Procurement Manager for Space Ground Segment Software

2018-06-05 12:26:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

As a member of the procurement team embedded within the UrtheDaily Constellation Ground Segment Program Management Office, the Supply Operations Manager will lead our external suppliers to ensure that services and products agreed are delivered on time, on cost and on quality. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities For specifically selected suppliers, the Supply Operations Manager will also be responsible for the direct subcontract management activities, including Being the primary interface and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and our company Preparing the tender process documentation including Request for Proposals and supporting the creation of Statement of Works and Service Level Agreements Being fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and delivering systems to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements Managing the SubcontractsRequisitionsPurchase OrdersInvoicing using the company ERP and CRM systems NetSuite Reporting on individual system status progress, technical issues, and Product Assurance issues Managing the flow of change requests and change notices to and from the supplier during this phase, in compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the contract Preparing for the formal progress reviews SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, DRB, executing the meeting at suppliers premises if necessary to assure development, test facility or delivery readiness, formally releasing the minutes and managing actions raised through to closure Conducting the acceptance and delivery process TRB DRB Undertaking all Product Assurance aspects through the procurement process Providing postdelivery support as requested by projects and perform lessons learned analyses with suppliers to drive continuous improvement objectives, through formal subcontract closure. In general terms, she would also be responsible for Representing the whole procurement organization to the UrtheDaily Ground Segment program and suppliers teams Leading the procurement team on the assigned projects to deliver on time, on cost and on quality for the supplied products or services Ensuring coherence between Programmes and Procurement matters and as such define and agree on the appropriate procurement approach Ensuring the flow down of the program requirements to the procurement Community Defining and negotiating procurement Work Packages with program teams Securing alignment and driving procurement resources so that bids and programs goals are achieved by respecting milestones and delivering on time, on cost and on quality in line with defined requirements Challenging procurement and projects teams to improve efficiency and execution Identifying and resolving issues impacting on the Programme schedule and implement corrective action plans as required. Consolidating and presenting dashboards and dedicated reporting, including claims, change management, nonquality cost, on quality oncost metrics, issues, risks opportunities Compile and submit cost brochures detailing Supply Management commitments Contributes to the exchange of information and lessons learned between projects of the UrtheDaily Ground Segment program Supports the Program Manager in evaluating and aligning workload, headcount planning, and Programmes budgets Communicates feedback from programs on procurement performance, and drive consequent improvement actions Ensure that procurement processes are correctly and consistently applied following up our Process Improvement Quality internal protocols. Education and Experience Diploma or degree in electrical, aerospace or mechanical engineering or similar education. Nice to have, Project Management Professional PMP certificate or similar. Minimum of six 6 years current experience in a Supply Chain Procurement role working in a complex engineering environment or experience in project management and supplier development. Mandatory in the Space sector or similar. Demonstrable experience in the project, procurement or product development management for complex spaceground segment software systems, or similar products Experience with institutions and agencies of Government and Industry e.g ESA, UKSA, DLR, CNES, ASI, INTA would be beneficial Negotiation level of English very advanced minimum C1 is required Very valuable previously experience Project Management Valuable Knowledge of Quality Systems environment Skills and Experience Honest and trustable. Strong work ethics. Excellent communication skills, able to influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders. Autonomous and Team player. Use to work with tight deadlines. Focus on results. High customer orientation Strong attention to detail. Highly organized, methodical and structured person. Excellent planning skills. Analytical skills. Focus on Quality and Improvement. Problemsolving skills. Flexible, Resilient. Use to work with diverse cultures and international team environment. Contract Detail Occasional travel may be required. Work place Tres Cantos Long term Contract

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SpaceX Delays Space Tourist Moon Mission

2018-06-04 19:07:03| Extremetech

The company won't be sending space tourists to orbit the moon this year as previously announced. Instead, it'll be the middle of 2019 at the earliest. The post SpaceX Delays Space Tourist Moon Mission appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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Lead optical design engineer space laser communication

2018-06-01 14:26:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. Role Responsibilities We are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. An opportunity to join this exciting team is available for an innovative, ambitious and experienced talent with a strong background in Optical Design Engineering and technical leadership to drive this forward and augment our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for endtoend design of optical subsystems as well as simulation development of optical systems from concept all the way through to manufacture. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Integration and demonstration for a laser communication terminal. Ownership of design documentation for optical subsystems. Aiding in requirements and architecture definition including trade analysis. Working with AIT engineer to define and implement assembly and integration, and test procedures for optical subsystems Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skills experience Experience designing and developing optical systems within the space industry, using Zemax with system optimisation Sequential, nonsequential desirable. Experience with optical calibration and alignment, and procedure definition. Optomechanical design and analysis for mass constrained systems. Integration of optical systems into products, payloads. Validation and verification of optical systems including testing. Understanding of key performance characteristics of laser, receiver for optical communication.Experience with requirements definition and tradeoff analysis for optical systems. Familiarityawareness of laser safety, regulations and clean room maintenance. Educated to degree level or equivalent in applied optics or Physics optics and 3 years related work experience. Positive attitude and, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment.Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles. Desirable additional skillsexperience Hands on lab experience working with IR lasers. Experience designing for manufacture. Strong focus on delivery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. How to apply Please visit httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr and select the roles youre interested in. For questions please write to applications at archangel dot works. For questions please contact applications at archangel dot works. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached. We currently dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. Strictly No Agencies

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Cities with the Most Affordable Office Space

2018-05-25 18:27:39| National Real Estate Investor

A CBRE report looks at the markets with the most affordable lease rates in the nation.

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Space and Cyber Security Recruiter

2018-05-24 16:26:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 053 As part of RHEAs Recruitment Team, you work with a team of recruiters and Managers in the Professional Engineering Services and System Engineering, Security Solutions teams in order to define the recruitment needs and determine the corresponding channels to hire the best available resources to meet business revenue or project deadlines. You will take full ownership of the complete recruitment cycle for specific positions, ranging from identifying appropriate candidates until closure. The role will include responsibilities such as active sourcing, interviewing, drafting of offer letters, negotiating salary, preparing the necessary documents etc. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Takes the lead in the entire recruitment process, from A to Z, for assigned positions, starting with the sourcing of candidates until successful closure. Contributes to the teams sourcing strategies in function of the job positions by creatively conducting research andor utilizing a multitude of resources. Contributes to the development of an active pipeline of prospective candidates using research, networking, complex internet searches, etc. to allow a quick and efficient response. Ensures candidates receive a best in class service in managing their application and induction into RHEA. This will include preparation of Conditional Offer letters, negotiation with the candidates and addressing with the help of HR candidate queries. Conducts phone or live interviews with candidates who are going to be presented. Posts advertisements and communicates new positions to required internal and external groups. Ensures quality of documents and compliance with customer requirements. Ensures the visibility of RHEA in the marketplace is optimized, driving the company to be an employer of choice. Travels to the regions in order to meet with the Regional Business Unit Managers a well as with customers andor employees to improve the contact, understand the local business needs and acquire a better understanding of the clients needs. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a minimum of 4 years experience in recruiting is required preferable within the engineering, security or software domain. Knowledge of the Aerospace Industry is an asset. You must have experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and sourcing skills e.g. Boolean Strings. You have strong basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good knowledge of database software tools is a strong plus. You have excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Additional European languages are an asset. You have good analytical skills with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly. You are a good team player and you are both flexible and adaptable to change and whilst under pressure. Ideally, you come from a recruitment agency or consultancy type of environment. You have strong commitment to quality, data driven, highly organized and adept at juggling multiple priorities. You have strong interpersonal skills to both inspire team productivity and candidate loyalty. You are an easy communicator who enjoy frequent contacts with candidates, business partners and clients. The following skills would be highly desirable Commercially aware with experience of an international environment 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 21062018. 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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