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Meteosat Spacecraft Operations Engineers 2 posts

2017-07-28 14:11:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE able to manage routine spacecraft operations whilst also supporting the preparation of operations for future geostationary satellites? EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 Member States, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, ocean and climate that deliver information 24 hours a day. Our data is vital to weather forecasts that enable us to protect lives and property as well as monitoring the changing climate. EUMETSAT is now developing the next generation of satellite systems, shaping its longterm future. We are inviting applications from engineers with experience of the space sector and keen to work in a high availability, 247 operational environment. We have 2 roles that will provide suitable candidates the opportunity to support the preparation of operations of the future Meteosat Third Generation MTG satellites for the imaging mission MTGI satellites and the sounding mission MTGS satellites. In addition they will support routine operations of Meteosat Second Generation MSG and MTG satellites. Along with a university degree or equivalent in an aerospace or engineering discipline, you should be able to demonstrate the following significant professional experience in the field of satellite operations, preferably gained during the development or operation of a geostationary space system a clear understanding of the implications for future routine operations of decisions taken during the development phase excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams attention to detail and the ability to synthesise technical concepts in formal documents and verbal presentations excellent organisational and timemanagement capabilities including ability to work under stress and to meet tight deadlines an independent worker with the motivation to follow through a number of different tasks with minimum supervision and ensure their completion to a quality standard Previous experience in satellite ground segment operations preparation, satellite design, test validation activities and knowledge of satellite system design andor of satellite monitoring and control principles would be considered an advantage. In addition to attractive salary and benefits, we offer an outstanding working environment in Darmstadt, the City of Science. We provide relocation support and comprehensive health and social welfare provision if applicable. A good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, is essential knowledge of French would be desirable. 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. To learn more and apply online, please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int Closing date is 24th August 2017 with interviews provisionally booked for wc 17th September.

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Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Thermal Power

2017-07-25 11:11:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

SES is the worldleading satellite operator with a fleet of more than 50 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organizations worldwide. SES stands for longlasting business relationships, highquality service and excellence in the satellite industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements. SES holds a participation in O3b Networks, a next generation satellite network combining the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber. Where others see barriers, we see opportunities. Do you enjoy supporting customers realizing breakthrough value? Do you stay attuned to your customers needs and visions? Do you like to work openly and supportively together with your colleagues and customers? Our work involves many different minds and skills, it cant be done alone. Its a great time being SES. SES is the worldleading satellite operator providing endtoend communication solutions. SES leads across new technologies in video, enterprise, mobility and government We are a team of people coming from all across the globe who work together to make a real difference in the world. We help to bridge the digital divide by connecting millions of people on the African continent We make it possible for people to stay connected while flying 10km up on a commercial airplane. We provide extensive satellite coverage of all of the worlds seas and ocean regions via our dedicated mobility beams We distribute 7,400 channels to more than 1 billion people in 317 million homes We work together with our partners to develop new standards that transform how people consume and enjoy entertainment We offer you A diverse workplace. For SES, diversity is more than a question of gender or race we welcome different minds and different skills An exciting job opportunity in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets Opportunities to further grow and develop in a global and growing company we believe lifelong learning is key to bring the best of SES worldwide A competitive compensation package linked to your performance and further completed with attractive benefits SES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Context The Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Thermal Power is responsible for the inorbit operations and performance monitoring of the Electrical Thermal and Power subsystems of the satellites, as well as support to spacecraft planning, design and procurement. Position based in Luxembourg Betzdorf. Responsibilities Provide Electrical Thermal Power expertise to nominal and contingency operations of the satellites Support spacecraft operations and configuration changes, including generating or reviewing Operational Task Orders, configuration validation and direct supervision over critical spacecraft commanding Develop andor validate nominal and contingency procedures and tools Provide oncall support and react to contingencies for the Electrical Thermal and Power subsystems of the satellites per established escalation procedures Proactively monitor the Electrical ThermalPower subsystems to identify degraded performance, anticipate scenarios and take appropriate action. Develop and maintain tools for evaluating and trending health to maximize satellite safety, availability and longevity, including ThermalPower budgets and satellite capacity predicts Provide support to new satellite procurement activities, inorbit testing, and start of service activities Directly interface with internal and external parties in relation to the responsibilities of the subsystems, including Satellite Manufacturers, planning, insurance and other internal or external requestsreporting Contribute to a continuous effort to more effectively and efficiently manage the satellite inorbit operations, including processes, procedures, monitoring, and Ground Control System improvements Experience Qualifications A Masters Degree in Engineering, with a specialization that includes electricalelectronics engineering is mandatory. Additional specialization in thermal control would be considered an advantage Previous experience or exposure to satellite engineering and operations is an asset Have strong analytical and problemsolving skills Ability to acquire detailed technical information within predefined deadlines and apply it in daytoday situations Have strong computer software skills with proficiency in at least one programming language Ability to react to contingencies and cope with high stress situations Fluency in English, with strong communication skills, both written and oral Team spirit and ability to integrate into an international environment To apply click here

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Spacecraft AOCS Software Engineer

2017-07-18 12:11:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

SCISYS is currently seeking a highcalibre software engineer to join the Space Division, based in Bristol, UK. Our spacecraft onboard software group are currently seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated individual with expertise in the area of developing mathematical software such as onboard attitude and orbit control software. We deliver a wide range of projects and products to our customers, such as the European Space Agency, spanning large scale system developments used to control satellites to small technology studies involving prototypes and technology demonstrators. This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of prestigious ESA space missions, such as ExoMars. As a team lead or senior engineer within the group you will be responsible for leading and contributing significantly to our onboard software development teams. Successful candidates should possess some or all of the following skills and expertise This post would suit a candidate with post graduate qualifications and a handful of years of experience in mathematical modelling and the development of mathematical software. Although ideal, experience in the space sector is not essential. Tasks will include requirements analysis, software design, software implementation and software validationverification. In addition to these engineering tasks, candidates will be expected to present and communicate any work undertaken in both commercial and academic environments. Working for SCISYS involves work that offers a good technical challenge. Our staff are enthusiastic, selfstarters who thrive in a dynamic environment where our size means we are large enough to count and small enough to care. The work will be based in our Bristol office in the UK. Essential Skills A degree or equivalent in a mathematically based subject Experience in mathematical modelling using tools such as MatlabSimulink Excellent allround programming skills, preferably in C andor Ada Knowledge experience of the software lifecycle An analytical approach and problem solving abilities Ability and motivation to work autonomously and technically interact with customer representatives. Ability to interpret and write technical documentation Good personal skills candidates must be able to work in a collaborative team environment Must be willing to work on diverse range of projects It is expected that the roles will include some customer interaction, so candidates need to be fluent in English and confident in their role to represent the company Flexible to travel to customer sites both UK and nonUK and willing to work on customer sites Eligibility to work and live in the UK Willing to have Security Clearance Desirable Skills PhD or postgraduate masters in a mathematically based subject Knowledge or experience of spacecraft attitude and orbit control systems Experience in developing mission critical embedded software Knowledge or experience of spacecraft flight dynamics Experience in Control theory Experience of software unit testing tools such as ADAtest or Cantata Team leadership experience Knowledge of ECSS standards SCISYS offers a comprehensive range of benefits including pension, life assurance and private healthcare.

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Spacecraft Operations Controller

2017-07-17 11:12:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice aerospace company for IT and engineering solutions and services. With more than 350 employees in Germany we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork. SPACE We are passionate about delivering exciting Space Programs for and with our customers. Through our large frame contracts with ESOC, EUMETSAT and DLR, we offer a futureoriented and trusting work environment, multicultural teams, as well as challenging jobs on space missions for graduates up until experienced professionals. AVIATION We are passionate about delivering highquality, excellent solutions to and with our Aviation customers, such as DFS, Eurocontrol and Airbus. The trust they place in our international teams inspires us also to pursue innovative projects that require pragmatic approaches and adaptable thinking. GENERIC We share our clients passion for hightechnology in the Aerospace domain. We actively pursue transferring this technology to new markets. Every day we face new challenges and, as a result, we evolve. Our trusting work environment, multicultural understanding and fundamental technical expertise form the basis our company culture. This is an exciting opportunity to step into the world of space operations supporting our customer DLR in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich with various multimission projects. We are searching for two Spacecraft Controllers, which should start latest 01.10.2017. The position is fulltime and permanent. Deadline for submissions is 28.07.2017. ResponsibilitiesDuties Certification as a Spacecraft Controller managing both LEO as well as GEO satellites Supervision of system performance and of automatic service provision to customers Offline preparation for upcoming missions Maintenance of actual mission planning data and the mission schedule Monitoring of the health status of all satellites components Monitoring the use of the satellite payload Performing cross trainings across different missions Levell response to anomalies, based on procedures Data collection after anomalies Activation of engineering support if required User Help Desk first Response Regular Shift work 247 QualificationsExperience Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering or any other technical field. This requirement could be relaxed in case of work experience in the area of spacecraft operations Some experience in satellite andor ground segment operations Knowledge of Linux and MS Office Security Clearance upto 2 Secret will be requested. It will be organized by the company Essential Skills Fluency in spoken and written English Basic Proficiency in German language is a must i.e the applicant must be able to at least converse in simple German Collaborative and team worker Ambitious Selfstarter and fast learner Good communication skills Solution oriented Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. We support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Franziska Volk.

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Spacecraft Controller

2017-07-12 11:11:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice aerospace company for IT and engineering solutions and services. With more than 350 employees in Germany we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork. SPACE We are passionate about delivering exciting Space Programs for and with our customers. Through our large frame contracts with ESOC, EUMETSAT and DLR, we offer a futureoriented and trusting work environment, multicultural teams, as well as challenging jobs on space missions for graduates up until experienced professionals. AVIATION We are passionate about delivering highquality, excellent solutions to and with our Aviation customers, such as DFS, Eurocontrol and Airbus. The trust they place in our international teams inspires us also to pursue innovative projects that require pragmatic approaches and adaptable thinking. GENERIC We share our clients passion for hightechnology in the Aerospace domain. We actively pursue transferring this technology to new markets. Every day we face new challenges and, as a result, we evolve. Our trusting work environment, multicultural understanding and fundamental technical expertise form the basis our company culture. The successful applicant will become a member of the Mars Express and ExoMars mission to support the spacecraft operations in a 247 shift team. As Spacecraft Controller you will monitor and control all operational progress for Spacecraft related procedures, as well as contribute to the preparation of database documentation, analysis of subsystems, applying the contingencyemergency procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician or junior engineer to step into the world of space operations supporting our customer ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany. The Spacecraft Controller should start 01.09.2017. The position is fulltime and permanent. Submission deadline for applicants is 31.07.2017. ResponsibilitiesDuties Execution of endtoend routine and contingency operations for the Satellites and possibly also their relative ground stations, to include Preparation, monitoring and remote control of the Spacecraft and Ground stations 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 QualificationsExperience A minimum of a technical Higher Education qualification in Telecommunications, IT or similar is required Some experience of shift work would be an advantage, but not essential A university degree in a Science or IT related discipline electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations, would be an advantage, but not essential 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 CertificationTraining Certification onsite as a Spacecraft Controller, Training duration typically 3 months Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. We support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Franziska Volk.

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