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Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2017-10-13 12:11:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

For over 35 years we have worked in the Space industry delivering complex, missioncritical space systems. We work on the major European navigation, communication and earth observation programmes and are specialists in space security and ground control systems. CGI are currently seeking Spacecraft Operations Engineers for future opportunities within the European Space agencys Operations Centre ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. Working within a small team of highly motivated engineers you will take ownership of a set of the spacecraft subsystems to prepare and validate the Flight Operations Procedures, prepare inputs for LEOP and commissioning timeline and prepare for and conduct System Validation Tests SVT in readiness for launch. During the launch the Spacecraft Operations Engineers, as part of a broader Mission control Team, perform a crucial role in monitoring and commanding the spacecraft in these critical early phases to ensure that the spacecraft reaches its designated orbit in the expected state to perform its mission. As a Spacecraft Operations engineer you will be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services, including crossvalidation of procedures, test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and Simulator. Spacecraft Operations Engineers are primarily assigned to a particular mission within mission families including Earth Observation, Astronomy, Science and Navigation. Typically you may be called upon from time to time to support other missions within these families, allowing you to develop your skills and grow your career beyond the operational lifetime of any one mission. Tasks Study the spacecrafts specific characteristics and the associated ground segment documentation Participate in the analysis and design of the spacecraft operations Prepare of flight control procedures for both nominal and contingency conditions Provide support to the mission management and mission planning Produce project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Tests SVT Prepare procedures for, participate to and generate reports of SVTs Participate in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, training and simulation programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and mission critical operations Preparation of and participation in the spacecraft commissioning phase Perform spacecraft performance analysis Profile The ideal candidate for a Spacecraft Operations Engineering Role at ESOC will possess a deep understanding of one or more of the following spacecraft subsystems Data Handling Power and Thermal Attitude and Orbit Control Telemetry, Tracking and Control Spacecraft Payloads In addition the following skills are considered to be mandatory Hands on familiarity with operational tools including Spacecraft Mission Control Systems MCS based on SCOS or similar Spacecraft Simulators based on SIMSAT or equivalent Operational Preparation Tools, E.g. MOIS The ability to work in an organised manner, with good reporting skills An ability to work to tight deadlines Familiarity with working in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments across multiple locations Fluency in English. In addition the following skills and experience will be considered an advantage Handson familiarity in SVT and flight procedures development Experience in Ground segment validation, Experience with the use of ancillary applications and tools such as GFTS, GDDS etc. Familiarity with the ESOC environment

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Spacecraft Post Launch Engineer

2017-10-12 10:12:11| 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. Main responsibilities For our activities in ESAESTEC, we are currently looking for three Spacecraft Post Launch Engineers. As a Spacecraft Post Launch Engineer you will be in charge of the following Supporting and leading complex investigations that arise as a result of satellite performance and anomalies, ensuring adequate coordination with involved partners MM, FOS, Industry, Project, Management Preparing, coordinating followingup on engineering requests for the Industrial contractors in support of Anomaly Investigations and other technical analyses Supporting cochairing if required, the meetings of the Satellite Configuration Control Board CCB Supporting Satellite Decommissioning Disposal activities as required by Mission status Monitoring, tracking and reporting the status of activities performed by the Industrial contractors in support of the PLS function technical, commercial and schedule status Preparation of Commercial Documentation, such as Statement of Work and other requested documentation Reviewing commercial payment requests the associated justifications submitted by Industry regular milestones or as result of adhoc Cost Reimbursement activities Participation in Meetings Reviews as PLS representative Bring innovation to satellite performance analysis by investigating emerging technologies that enhance the ability for early detection of performance trends and deviations. Maintaining the relevant PLS technical records, databases documentation in accordance with established procedures Maintaining a regular weekly reporting coordination with the PLS Manager. Ideal candidate University degree in a relevant Engineering discipline Minimum 10 years of experience and a significant background in one or more of the following domains Satellite Operations, Spacecraft Development including Project Engineering, EquipmentSubsystem Procurement, Assembly Integration Test Minimum 3 years experience working as a System Engineer or with a System Coordination function in any of the above domains Good understanding of the Satellite Phase E2 Routine Operations Organisation and the typical activities performed Good understanding of the factors affecting the short and longterm performance of Satellites and their main subsystems or payloads Proven experience ability at working in an environment with multiple external interfaces Good at working in a team and a proactive attitude to solving problems. Direct experience working on either Sentinel1, 2, 3 or 5p satellites or their payloads would be of some minor benefit. 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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Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2017-10-09 10:12:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

LSE Space GmbH is looking for the location in Darmstadt Germany a junior Satellite Operations Engineer for our customer EUMETSAT. Tasks The key person shall be integrated into the Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall be primarily assigned to Satellite 3 FCT to support the routinine operarations of Senitnel3A as well as start the prepartion of the Sentinel3B when handed over from ESOC to EUMETSAT. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the commissioning and routine operations of Sentinel 3A, and preparing for Sentinel3B comprising Provision of operational expertise to their relevant system in particular, with support to other platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces 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 Post launch Support Office PLSO in ESTEC and space industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of sentinel3 C and D satellites Provide inputs and I 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 Sentinel6 development. Essential requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the key person shall have a demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills Experience on Spacecraft Operations on Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3 axis stabilised spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases Experience of at least 3 years of SCOS2000 mission control system and use of the MOIS operations preparation tool Demonstrated 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. Desirable requirements Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Other Information Start date is ASAP Fluency in English is mandatory The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen Location of work EUMETSAT 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 daniel.gestallsespace.com.

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Spacecraft Operations System Engineer

2017-10-02 14:12:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

You will have the opportunity to provide spacecraft operations engineering activities and monitoring of all operations activities executed by the Galileo Operator, including the different phases of operations preparation, validation and execution. The position is based in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support Space Segment SSEG engineering activities to ensure operability, in particular compliance of space segment products with operations requirements, including new OnBoard SW versions, user manuals, flight procedures, etc. Production of segment operability requirements for new sc or new sw releases, also based on lessons learned and inflight anomalies, operational improvements, as provided by the European GNSS Agency GSA and its Galileo Service Operator GSOp. Technical coordination of FOC Satellite manufacturer activity in support to corrective maintenance i.e. generation of OBSW upgrades Technical coordination of the ESA involvement in the Operations anomalies handling, nonconformance handling and technical configuration control boards processes in liaison with the GSA and its Operator, Support the GSA in the evaluation and execution of all operations activities executed by the Galileo Operator, ensuring the preparation, validation and execution of operations and plans Followup of special operations, with particular attention but not limited to anomaly resolution cases, including evaluation and reporting of proper execution of spacecraft and mission operations. Supervision of technical coordination between inorbit space segment maintenance activities performed by ESA SSEG and operational validation of maintenance products performed by GSOp including OBSW patches or new SW versions General Flight Control Support Service including participation to System Compatibility Test Campaigns and Spacecraft Performance Analysis as required Contribute to the definition of the System Level Operational concepts and requirements for the next generation of Galileo Satellites along with the interfaces with the ground infrastructure and associated External Interfaces for the different project phases. Participation to Galileo related review panels, evaluation boards, as required. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have significant experience in operations preparation and execution including LEOP Commissioning In Orbit Testing and Routine phases You have significant experience in Spacecraft subsystem AOCS Data Handling OBSM and operations engineering You have significant experience in system operations engineering to ensure spacecraft operability in particular the compliance of space segment products with operations requirements in the area of new Onboard SW developments, related user manuals and flight operations procedures. You have significant experience in the coordination of Operations anomalies handling, nonconformance handling and technical configuration control board processes You have experience with integrated planning processes dealing with system and service operations, constellation and mission operations, ground infrastructure deployment and maintenance activities You are able to carry on activities and interact in a complex teamwork environment in a timely manner You are fluent in English, both speech and writing You are able to coordinate with other service providers in operations team player You are able to interact with other European Agencies GSA and service providers in operations You are able to work independently The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience in Spacecraft subsystem Power Thermal TTC Payload You are familiar with the Galileo Operations environment You are familiar with satellite control systems including SCOS2000 You are familiar with Service KPIs You are familiar with Ground Segment Deployments, integration and operational validation You are familiar with ground station control processes and scheduling You are familiar with operational simulators You are familiar with ESTEC 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 02112017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET 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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Spacecraft System Engineer

2017-09-29 14:12:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

In order to support several Sentinel missions Sentinel 1, 2, 3 5p, the postlaunch spacecraft system engineer will provide necessary support for monitoring, maintaining optimising the satellites performance throughout their lifetimes, until conclusion of each mission. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Coordination of interface with Post Launch Support PLS partners and with Management. Support to the Operations Team. Performing technical review, analysis, synthesis reporting of satellites Performance Anomalies Respond to Satellite warnings and anomalies coordinating technical experts and investigation team. Manage oncall lists for satellite mission support. Assess the onorbit performance of the assigned satellite. Manage interactions with external organizations e.g. Industries, Other ESA teams, Operations Team. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory MSc in Engineering or in other relevant technical field. Min 10 years working experience in several domains such Spacecraft system engineering EquipmentSubsystem Procurement, Assembly Integration Test, Satellite Operations. Experience in anomaly performances. Experience in Earth observation satellites. Experience in leading a team. Excellent understanding of priorities and able to coordinate with external partners. 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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