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Spacecraft Controller

2019-04-18 20:30:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary Monitor and Control all operational progress for Spacecraft related procedures. Preparation of database documentation, analysis of subsystems, applying the contingencyemergency procedures. Responsibilities Duties Execution of endtoend routine and contingency operations for the Satellites, to include Preparation, monitoring and remote control of the Spacecraft Monitoring of data, health check of the equipment, preparation and performance of operations following established procedure and verification of results Troubleshooting with help of procedures and preparation of reports. Qualifications Experience A university degree in a Science or IT related discipline electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations, is preferred. Essential Skills A strong technical oriented background. Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing Ability to work autonomously according to high level guidelines and to work in international teams A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools Collaborative and team worker Solution orientated Desirable Skills Knowledge of ground segment elements mission control systems, simulators, satellite database, mission planning, flight dynamics, etc. A working knowledge of Linux

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Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2019-04-18 17:29:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

You will provide your engineering expertise to the Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Team, led by the Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Manager, the Flight Operations Division of the Operations and User Services Department. The key person shall be involved in the operations of all Meteosat spacecraft, and all related ground segment and operational services, in the various operational scenarios including MTG transition from the preoperational to the routine operations phase, including operational scenario validation testing OSVs, support to the LEOP and commissioning. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Preparation and execution of all relevant Meteosat operations. Continuous monitoring of Spacecraft performance and status. Operations preparation of the Meteosat Third Generation Satellites. Production, verification, validation, maintenance and documentation of the operational baseline data units, manual and automated procedures, TMTC Database etc.. Contribution to the satellite simulator development and use including maintenance of its operations guide for both routine operations support and operations preparation. Raising and tracking of Anomaly Reports, including investigations at subsystem level and regression testing of associated fixes and depending on the programme phase the necessary cooperation with the Project team at ESTEC and the satellite manufacturer. Preparation of material for operations training and support to the training officer, for rehearsal of operations and for team proficiency training of the Spacecraft Operations Engineers as well as other members of the Control Centre Team e.g. Analysts and Controllers using the space and ground segment simulators and simulation. Participation in any necessary meetings and reviews with external partners This includes the Routine Support Service provided by the satellite manufacturer for the Spacecraft routine operations and Progress Review Meetings for the development of the satellites of the next generation. As requested contribution to review or preparation of documentation and participate to activities to enhance knowledge transfer across EUMETSAT geostationary missions. Contribute as required to the MSG to MTG transition phase and to Full Operational Capability FOC operations build up. Participate as requested to Component Health Analyses and Reporting Tool CHART development in liaison with the Spacecraft Operations Engineering Team members of other missions e.g. EPSSG, Copernicus S3. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have an university degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline relevant to the profile together with the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks. You are fluent in English You have, as a prerequisite, a demonstrated experience in a similar function with good experience in at least two of these mandatory skills. Experience of Spacecraft Operations preferably on Geostationary Earth Orbit GEO, spinning andor 3axis stabilised spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, LEOP, commissioning or routine operations phases Experience of Spacecraft Operations Preparation preferably on Geostationary Earth Orbit GEO, with responsibility on development and validation of operational baseline procedures, database etc. including validation tools e.g. SC simulator and ground segment MC facilities Experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes 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 Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the team to have experience with some of the following Experience of MSG CF and of SCOS2000 mission control systems and use of the APEX operations procedures preparation and execution tool Proven experience in the phases of LEOP and commissioning. Specification of space system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages and programming skills in other coding languages such as Python Java etc. Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. 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. 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 12062019. 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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MTGS Spacecraft Operations Team Leader

2019-04-15 13:30:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Reporting to the Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Manager in the Flight Operations Division, the MTGS Spacecraft Operations Team Leader will first lead the spacecraft operations preparation for Meteosat Third Generation MTGS sounding satellites, working in close coordination and sharing resources with the MTGI imaging satellite Spacecraft Operations Team Leader. After the launch, heshe will lead MTGS flight operations and support coordination with flight operations of other Meteosat satellites. DUTIES Lead the MTGS spacecraft operations preparations activities, including Production of all relevant plans, procedures and manuals regarding system verification validation, operations, rehearsals, training, etc. Review and acceptance of MTGS flight operations plans manuals Validation of MTGS operational databases and generation and validation of MTGS flight operations procedures Support to MTGS satellitesystem and ground segment validation testing Participate in the specification, development or procurement, followup, verification and validation for all the tools necessary to complete the operational validation of both types of MTG satellites and the MTG system and ground segment Support the MTG development programme on all matters relevant to operations preparation for the MTGS mission, including implementation and validation of the system operations concepts, and, as required, liaison with ESA, the satellite prime contractor, the LEOP and commissioning teams Support the integration and the exchange of technical information between the MTG development programme and the Flight Operations Division for the various MTGS flight control ground segment facilities e.g. Satellite simulator, Mission Control system, Multi mission facilities for planning, monitoring and performance analysis Support the Meteosat Operations Manager in the preparations of relevant operations teams for readiness for MTGS launch, commissioning and operations, and in coordinating the phasein of the MTGS mission with ongoing Meteosat routine operations Lead flight operations of MTGS satellites, and support coordination with flight operations of other Meteosat Second and Third Generation satellites Deputise for the Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Manager as required. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Significant experience in spacecraft operations andor operations preparations, at coordinationteamleader level, preferably in an international environment. Knowledge of system engineering standards and methodologies relevant to operations of space systems Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas is necessary Routine operations of geostationary satellites Preparation of operations of a complex satellite system, preferably an Earth observation satellite system Spacecraft design and assembly, integration and test LEOP and Commissioning Operations Knowledge of Satellite system design and Monitoring Control principles Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the implications for future routine operations of decisions taken during the development phase Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams Experience of project or team or technical coordinationmanagement Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues, to express ideas and issues clearly i.e. analysis, synthesis and presentation skills. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5year 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 A2A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 5,612 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 opportunities 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.

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Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Payload

2019-04-11 19:30:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us Its a great time to be part of the SES team We are the worlds leading satellite operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit GEO and Medium Earth Orbit MEO. We provide a diverse range of customers with global video distribution and data connectivity services through two business units SES Video and SES Networks. Our global team works collaboratively to make a significant, and often lifechanging difference in the world. As part of our team, you will play an integral part in delivering on our vision. At SES, we connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide. Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Payload Island of Man Douglas Based in the Isle of Man, the Payload Engineer will support the development of the companys next generation of satellites and followup contracts with the satellite manufacturers, focusing mainly on the oversight of the payloads active antennas and solidstate power amplifiers SSPA. The successful applicant will work closely together with the SES engineering team located in Betzdorf, Luxembourg and with the SES Spacecraft Field Offices located around the world. The position involves following and reporting on the development of multiple satellite telecommunication payloads active antennas, SSPAs and overall satellite repeater modules. This position will require the post holder to travel up to 50 of their time. Responsibilities Include Together with the SES engineering team, perform the design, analysis and ensuing preparation of SES future satellite telecommunication payloads, including SESNext, focusing on latest radiating antennas and SSPAs technology. Support SES Field Offices in performing the oversight of the SESNEXT payloads active antennas and SSPA development and, as appropriate, attend relevant meetings and reviews with both SES internal and external stake holders spacecraft payload manufacturers, antennas and SSPAs suppliers. Early detection and identification of critical problem areas throughout the design, construction and test phases of the satellites payload. Safe guarding SES interests in the case of technical or programmatic issues arising. Experience Solid background in digital communicationRF engineering, satellite payload architecture and antennas Ability to find and propose pragmatic solutions on payload issues compatible with the cost and schedule of the program, and in close collaboration with the manufacturers, the SES field office team and the specialists within SES. Excellent communications skills both written and oral. Negotiation skills, assertiveness and ability to seek working solutions within program constraints. Qualifications University degree in one of the following fields ElectricalTelecommunicationRF and Microwave Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent. Masters or Ph.D. is an asset. Experience in the design and development of solidstate amplifiers and active antennas. Solid experience with RF hardware, antennas, andor with payload system engineering, related to telecommunication satellites would be considered an asset. Knowledge in Link Power budgets. Whats in it for you? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a truly global opportunity in an exciting industry and all the support youll need for both your professional and personal development. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. Were proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success. Good to know For more information on SES, click here. SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity! Apply HERE

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Sentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineer mfd

2019-04-11 17:30:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

SCISYS Deutschland GmbH in its Engineering Services business provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. We are looking for a Sentinels Spacecraft Operations Engineer mfd to work at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany Your Tasks The Spacecraft Operations Engineer within the Sentinels Copernicus Teams will cover primarily the areas of Guidance and Navigation Engineering httpwww.esa.intOurActivitiesObservingtheEarthCopernicusOverview4 The Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE is responsible For the support to the Sentinels missions as a member of the Flight Control Teams FCT during the operational phases, including special operations i.e. LEOP, Commissioning, deorbiting For the participation to testing campaigns Simulations, SVT, inflight tests of the above mentioned missions. This SOE service team element within the Sentinels missions includes the following responsibilities Act as Expert operations engineer in the Sentinels Guidance and Navigation areas, during LEOP, Commissioning and Routine phases Validation, test and operation of the MCS, including the OBSM and Mission Planning System Validation, test and operation of the Simulator Generation, validation and maintenance of the FOP primarily on OCP and AOCS, but also for other subsystems Support to test and operate the NDIU Support for FOS procurement, integration and tests Review of satellite documents LEOP support responsible for AOCS Commissioning support responsible for AOCS and OCP of the assigned Sentinels Missions and provide expertise on those areas to the any of the other Sentinels SOMs when required. The candidate is required to familiarise himherself with the missions heshe is supporting and in particular with the procedures and tools that are needed to perform the Sentinel operations. The tasks to be performed require considerable initiative, flexibility and independence in executing the assigned tasks. Your Profile Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in Satellite Flight Operations, including FDIR. In particular, for this service support expert knowledge in the areas of optical communication payloads operations laser links, Sentinels OCP, etc and guidance and navigation AOCS, Ground navigation and control, etc are required Experience with Packet Utilisation Standard Experience in working in an operational environment Experience with flight procedures life cycle, including validation Experience with anomaly investigations Ability to understand and accurately predict behaviour of complex systems Experience with low Earth orbit satellites operations, including experience in preparatory phase OPSPREP, special operations LEOP, Deorbiting campaign and operational phase routine Ability to work independently and with little supervision Wellorganised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel Capable of coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat, and management of SPRs life cycle Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000 Familiarity with Earth Observations missions, in particular with Copernicus Sentinels Familiarity with TMTC databases, preferably SCOS2000 compatible Familiarity with multisatellite missions Experience in ground tests preparation and execution, e.g. SVTs Experience in cooperation with Flight Dynamics teams The following will be considered as an advantage Familiarity with Network Distribution and Interface Units or similar EGSE equipment Familiarity with MUST Familiarity with ESOC working environment and Quality Management System QMS We offer With SCISYS you get the chance to take responsibility for your own and varied professional activities, while there is always room for producing new ideas and contributing your personality Get to know a corporate culture where team spirit, trust and dedication are the core values Short decision paths, flexible working hours and a good reconciliation of work and everyday life are a matter of course for us Interested? Please apply online under httpscareers.scisys.deenjobs26sentinelsspacecraftoperationsengineermfd

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