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Spacecraft Operations Team Leader

2018-01-25 11:17:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Come and lead our team running the operations for our Meteosat space segment. To learn more and to apply go to httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int VN18 01 EUMETSAT, the European meteorological satellite agency is looking to recruit a Spacecraft Operations Team Leader. Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we observe the atmosphere, ocean, and land surfaces from space using a system of satellites 365 days a year. Our data is vital for weather forecasts that help to protect lives and property, as well as monitoring the environment and our changing climate. We want you to come and manage our team that runs the operations for our Meteosat Second Generation MSG space segment operations. You will use your operational knowledge and management skills to supervise our team which plans and manages the routine operations of our multisatellite Meteosat Second Generation space segment. Working with our partners, you will ensure that routine operations run to schedule and all anomalies are investigated and resolved. As Deputy to the Operations Manager, you will be involved in the strategic planning and review of our programme, along with contributing to future Meteosat programmes and introducing new services, as appropriate. With a university degree in a relevant discipline, your experience will include routine operations, operations preparation in a satellite development project, or spacecraft assembly integration and testing. With knowledge of systems related to satellite control facilities and simulators, you will use your understanding of system engineering standards relevant to space operational systems to enhance our programmes. You need to understand complex issues and be able to express ideas and issues clearly. Your focus will be on achieving successful outcomes and motivating your team. Training other team members in a matrix organisation will also be a key part in this challenging role. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a great working environment. Please apply at httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int. The closing date is 26th February and we expect to hold interviews in the wc 2nd April. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.

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GEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2018-01-17 09:16:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application. Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Fixedterm contract with a duration until 31st December 2018, but for the right candidate further opportunities are not excluded. Main responsibilities The candidate will be integrated in the MSG Spacecraft Operations Team. Hisher tasks in the area of the spacecraft routine operations and operations preparation will typically include Familiarisation with the MSG satellite design and existing operations procedures as necessary Support the conduct of routine operations of the inorbit MSG spacecraft Provision of Satellite Operations Engineer SOE oncall service Performance evaluation and trend analysis to monitor the inflight behaviour of the spacecraft payload, including support to yearly and specific operations reviews for payloads and platform e.g. eclipses, manoeuvres, decontamination, etc. Contribute to the maintenance of Automated and Manual procedures Operations database Special operation instructions Other operational documentation e.g. SOE Guide, Contingency Ops Guide, etc. for the preparation and execution of System Validation Tests, commissioning and onorbit satellite operations Support for the maintenance of the MSG Flight Operation Manual Satellite simulator maintenance support and provision of the necessary input to the simulator maintenance team Support to the satellite monitoring and control facility maintenance team to ensure that the facility, including the telemetry analysis tools, is always fit for its purpose Participate to the activities related to the MSG Routine Operations Support provided by the MSG satellites manufacturer and as appropriate by the GERB Instrument operational authority Analysis and investigation of operational events and anomalies particularly relating to the operations of the MSG Spacecraft platform and payload and associated ground segment elements Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary Participation in the preparation and specification of system updates Preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings and reviews Preparation presentation of Flight Ops Team training material wrt SC Operations Contribution to the MTG system operations concepts for SC operations related topics Support, as requested, the specification and reviews of the different operations related elements of the MTG system including satellites and ground segments Support the MTG operations preparations activities, mainly at Space Segment level but including also Ground Segment aspects Support, as requested, the satellite simulator development procurement followup and maintenance and provide the necessary input to the simulator team Review technical notes and attendance at technical meetings and reviews Participation to the definition and execution of the Operational System Validation activities such as SVTs, rehearsals and the necessary training activities for the various operations personnel prior to system commissioning Contribute to the definition of MTG commissioning activities. Ideal candidate In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the candidate must show some experience of spacecraft operations at an engineering level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the candidate to have experience with some of the following Geostationary satellite operations in general Routine spacecraft operations in general Operations preparation of a satellite project Operations andor design of the Mission Communications Payload MCP. The candidate shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The working language for the position is English and therefore the candidate must be able to work effectively in this language. 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 Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 60,000 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. 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 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you

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Junior Stress Analyst Spacecraft Structures and Components

2018-01-09 13:17:40| 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 Junior Stress Analyst to support our customer in Germany. Junior Stress Analyst Spacecraft Structures and Components Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Structural Engineering team in the Mechanical Engineering department, you will work on projects such as MPCV Orion, Bartolomeo or SpaceTug and have the following responsibilities Performance of structural predimensioning and concept definition Stress analyses of primary and secondary structures as well as of components and tubing applying FEM Performance of mechanical interface verifications Justification of NonConformances Close collaboration with the teams Mechanical Design Office, Thermal Engineering as well as with Systems Engineering. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering First experience in aeronautics and aerospace Engineering Lightweight structures, FEM, Pre Postprocessing Linear Nonlinear stress and stability analyses Mechanical interface verifications e.g. VDI 2230 Material selection and properties Space and human space perimeter Knowledge of Catia V5, Nastran, Pastran, Hyperworks Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of German is an advantage. This job is located in Bremen. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Elisa Manfreda at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEBHP3696 as soon as possible. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job

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Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2018-01-09 13:17:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The Key person shall work in the Operations and User Services Department as a member of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall be assigned and trained to provide operations expertise and support to one or more platform subsystems and or payload instruments, depending on his or her experience and the overall team needs. The key person shall also participate in coordinating the satellite operations activities of other team members and external teams responsible for onboard software management, simulator support, mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, the key person shall support system and operations preparation activities for MetopC, for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for Sentinel3 and Jason CS. The key person shall be required to support operations during normal working hours, as well as support the oncall operations engineer rota, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Spacecraft Operations Team on a 247 basis. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B and preparing for MetopC, comprising Provision of operational expertise to one or more platform subsystems andor payload instruments Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESTEC and Industry Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel3 and Jason CS developments. Your Profile In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a demonstrated experience in one or more of the following Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites 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. Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures. Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB. File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK. Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. The candidate should be selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner with minimum 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 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 a knowledge of the other. Good communication skills would be also an advantage. REFERENCE 2074792 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.com CLOSING DATE 18th February 2018 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies. For more detailed information about MOLTEK go to www.moltek.com

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Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer

2017-12-27 18:17:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

ispace Japan is seeking a highly motivated and talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team and develop tomorrows lunar exploration technologies. The ideal candidate will have a broad experience in the Mechanical design of space mechanisms and structures andor MGSE. Key Responsibilities Mechanical design of the mechanisms and structure of the lander Mechanical design of the associated MGSE Develop detailed hardware fabrication drawings assembly instructions and oversee procurement of mechanical systems Develop and test breadboard and prototype solutions Basic Requirements Hold BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience in the design of space applications andor MGSE Possess proven track record of developing mechanical products metallic and composite from concept to fabrication Is knowledgeable about mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes for spaceflight hardware Has extensive experience with CAD software packages Has Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GDT Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Be comfortable with change and fastpace environment Proactive attitude, team player Preferred Experience Proficiency in Solidworks CAD package Design of complex mechanisms Be knowledgeable of space environmental tests Has experience with spacecraft design and integration

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