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Spacecraft Controller

2016-06-29 20:06:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for a Backup Spacecraft Controller SpaCon. Main responsibilities After an initial training and certification period, the successful candidate will become a Backup Spacecraft Controller. This position may include the following tasks, depending on the Operational Teams needs Operate on a 247 shift basis all or part of the mission control system, which may include parts of the ground segment as well as the space segment as specified for each mission, following established rules, procedures and practices. In case of ground or space segment anomaly be responsible for first line support to taking corrective action, as necessary, applying the relevant contingencyemergency procedures approved for the mission to ensure safety of the spacecraft and the continuity of service provision Be responsible for informing the Spacecraft Operations Manager andor hisher official deputy when a major or critical anomaly is detected, in accordance with the established procedures Participate to other operational or operations preparation activities small system development, procedures development or maintenance, Mission Readiness Tests, System Tests, Simulations, etc upon request from the Team Leader Additional tasks within the scope of the role, qualifications and experience of the candidate at the discretion of Serco andor the Customer. The role will start on a nonshift pattern, but the candidate should be prepared to join the shift pattern as and when required by the missions operational requirements. Ideal candidate Applicants should have a solid technical background or a BSc in a related subject such as IT, Telecommunications, Physics, Engineering or another scientific discipline. Some programming experience C, Java or good knowledge of DBMS i.e. Oracle, MySQL, Access, MariaDB would be considered as advantageous. Candidates should be methodical, disciplined and have a mind for efficiency as the appointed person should feel comfortable in a strictly proceduredriven critical operations environment where procedures must be carried out to the letter. Due to the operational nature of the job, candidates shall be able to work in a calm and correct manner under conditions of stress and in almost full autonomy e.g. during night shifts. As official, recorded communications via voiceloop between stationscentres is part of the job, fluent and clearly spoken English is a mandatory requirement. Availability to start at short notice is also necessary for this post. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EEAEU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile.

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Sentinel3 Spacecraft Analyst

2016-06-10 14:06:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government B2G business, specialising across five sectors Defence, Justice Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, the European Space Agency, or EUMETSAT where we are the largest onsite service provider. For one of our services in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Sentinel3 Spacecraft Analyst. Tasks and Responsibilities Your main tasks will be daily reporting and analysing of routine operations maintenance of Spacecraft Online Database using DABYS creation maintenance of routine monitoring reports using Python in CHART coordinating daily operational activities as the on call duty rota system control procedure creationmaintenance provide Controller training for S3 Spacecraft analysing of spacecraft anomalous behaviour. All tasks may change at the discretion of the team leader. Requirements You should have a sound background in a scientific or technical discipline. You must be familiar with mission control facilities relating to spacecraft operations SCOS2000 is essential. EUMETSAT and or S3 Operations experience is an advantage. Software development expertise Python is an advantage. Good PC skills, with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and Access, are essential. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EEAEU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eumembersmodulesjobdetail.php?record341

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Spacecraft Instrument Design Development

2016-06-03 23:10:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Neptec UK is a growing and dynamic company based on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. We are a subsidiary of Neptec Design Group Ltd. of Ottawa, Canada, an awardwinning technology innovator for the space market and NASA Prime Contractor. Neptec UK provides support to our European based customers as well as specializing in the UK development of space qualified metrology instruments, IR cameras and other intelligent sensors. JOB PURPOSE We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative engineers with experience working in the space industry. Are you passionate about space exploration? Do you have experience designing or building instruments or components for the harsh space environment? If so, then this is a rare chance to join a growing company with an exemplary heritage in the industry. We have exciting opportunities available to join our international and enthusiastic team developing instrumentation for several space missions, including a lunar lander. You will be working at the Harwell Campusan innovative hub for science and technology advancement in the UK. POTENTIAL TASKS Designing and troubleshooting hardware and software for space missions Manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing Working with a dynamic team to produce innovative solutions Preparation of technical documentation including test procedures, design specifications and engineering change notices REQUIRED SKILLS Experience designing, manufacturing or testing hardware for the space environment Enthusiastic about space exploration Software experience i.e. programming, modelling, CAD Ability to independently apply engineering principles to design projects Keen to solve complex challenges in a small team University degree in mechanicalaerospace engineering or equivalent Excellent written and oral communication SKILLS CONSIDERED AN ASSET Software MatlabPythonC or C CAD ProE, SolidWorks, andor CATIA Familiarity with formal configuration control methods Experience with ECSS standards Structural and thermal analysis Radiation analysis Experience with environmental testing Test specification, plan and procedure development Hands on manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing Quality Assurance Neptec offers a competitive compensation package to commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to careersnukneptec.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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Spacecraft Operations Controller for GeoStationary Mission

2016-05-30 17:08:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. Join us and be part of an exciting satellite mission. An exciting opportunity to work as a Spacecraft Operations Controller in a prestigious Geostationary spacecraft mission at our customer site based near Munich, Germany. The earliest start date for this position will be 1st of August 2016 and the submission deadline for interested candidates is 10th of June 2016. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES Certification as a spacecraft Controller Supervision of system performance and of automatic service provision to customers 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 Levell response to anomalies, based on procedures Data collection after anomalies Activation of engineering support if required User Help Desk first Response QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering or any other technical field. Not necessary in case of considerable work experience in spacecraft operations. Some experience in satellite andor ground segment operations Knowledge of Linux and MS Office Fluency in English ESSENTIAL SKILLS Collaborative and team worker Ambitious Selfstarter and fast learner Good communication skills Solution oriented Security Clearance 1 Confidential will be required. It will be organized by the company. CERTIFICATION TRAINING Spacecraft Controller training provided by the company BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Geostationary Missions

2016-05-30 17:08:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. Give wings to your dreams an ideal opportunity for an exciting career step up. An exciting opportunity to work as a Spacecraft Ops Engineer supporting our customer for various Geostationary spacecraft missions. The earliest start date for this position will be 1st of July 2016 and the submission deadline for interested candidates is 15th of June 2016. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES Certification as a Spacecraft Controller Supporting shift teams to cover absences and contingencies Offline activities coordination to aid smooth shift operations as well upcoming mission preparation Preparation and support of LEOP and commission phases Organization of proficiency training of the shift team workers Preparation and participation in the simulation campaign WritingUpdating operational products such as procedures etc. Providing oncall support QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related area Good technical knowhow of Spacecraft operations either as a Spacecraft controller or as engineering support Some experience with LEOP and commissioning phase activities Knowledge of Linux and MS Office Working knowledge of German as well as English ESSENTIAL SKILLS Collaborative and team worker Selfstarter and fast learner Good communication skills Solution oriented Security Clearance 1 Confidential will be required. It will be organized by the company CERTIFICATION TRAINING Spacecraft Controller training provided by the company BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.

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