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Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Platform Systems resident

2015-09-07 17:04:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Platform Systems resident Ref SES0662 Region Europe Location France Toulouse Company SES Category Space Engineering Position Staff Published 20150904 Context SES Resident Field Offices procure reliable satellites that meet SES Customers needs and provide engineering support to satellite programmes from the contract signature up to the satellite launch activities. Meeting performance, quality as well as cost and schedule goals is key to maintain SES reputation for technical excellence and delivery. Considering the current and future programmes, SES seeks to reinforce its current teams. The mission will last 36 months. Responsibilities Provide day to day system engineering support to programme team Ensure contract requirements are flown down to subcontractors, subsystem and system requirements Support component design reviews, test activities, data reviews, anomaly investigations and resolutions Support system design reviews, test activities, data reviews, anomaly investigations and resolutions Provide summary of daily activities and technical status including recommended actions to functional manager Support the tracking, resolution and closure of unit and system level problem reports. Track system budgets Provide 247 on call support during single line flow. Experience Qualifications Engineering Degree with at least 7 years of experience in the satellite operations andor procurement field At least 7 years of professional experience in a satellite engineering assignment or equivalent Have a thorough understanding of all satellite manufacturing processes and procedures, spacecraft handling, integration and test, quality control and product assurance Have a thorough understanding of spacecraft test methods and flow Have working knowledge of spacecraft handling Ability to work on day to day issues with manufacturer and programme team Fluency in English any other language being an asset Good communication skills and teamspirit Travel as required. Our Offer SES offers a challenging engineering position within a dynamic and expert team. This position reports to Manager, Spacecraft Programmes Apply for this Job online

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Engineer, Spacecraft Payload Engineering resident

2015-09-07 17:04:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Engineer, Spacecraft Payload Engineering resident Ref SES0665 Region Europe Location France Toulouse Company SES Category Space Engineering Position Staff Published 20150904 Context SES Resident Field Offices procure reliable satellites that meet SES Customers needs and provide engineering support to satellite programs from the contract signature up to the satellite launch activities. Meeting performance, quality as well as cost and schedule goals is key to maintain SES reputation for technical excellence and delivery. Considering the current and future programmes, SES seeks to reinforce its current teams. The mission will last 30 months. Responsibilities Ensure that the specification of each payload equipment unit is consistent with meeting the endtoend system performance and functional requirements Ensure that all payload unit, subsystem and system test procedures comply with the contractual requirements Participate in design, test readiness, material and failure review meetings at manufacturer sub and prime contractor facilities as needed Monitor flow of payload components thru build, test and integration into the next higher assembly Review and approve manufacturing and test documentation Monitor daily payload activities at spacecraft manufacturer facility, in coordination with coworkers in the field office Ensure that all payload non conformances and deviations are timely reviewed and assessed, by seeking concurrence from the line manager and from relevant experts within the Company Provide 247 on call support during payload system testing Support Launch Base Testing, Launch Day support, and Payload IOT testing. Experience Qualifications Master Degree or equivalent in ElectricalTelecommunication Engineering 12 years related work experience in RF engineering work, ideally in relation to spacecraft disciplines Understanding of payload architecture, design and manufacturing RF equipment, repeater and antenna subsystem Link budgets repeater RF performance measurement Integration and testing Quality control essentials Ability to work day to day issues with manufacturer and programme team Basic experience in spacecraft payload mission specification Basic experience in satellite payload operations Excellent communications skills both written and oral Negotiation skills, assertiveness Strong computer software skills Willingness to travel on a regular basis. Our Offer SES offers a challenging engineering position within a dynamic and expert team. This position reports to Vice President, Space Engineering Satellite Programmes Apply for this Job online

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EPS Spacecraft Controller

2015-09-04 16:04:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a EPS Spacecraft Controller. Tasks and Responsibilities Operate on a 247 shift basis all or part of the mission control system, which includes parts of the ground segment as well as the space segment Assist in configuring and testing the operational system to support the operations In case of ground or space segment anomaly take corrective action as necessary, applying the contingencyemergency procedures approved for the mission to ensure spacecraft safety and the continuity of service provision to users Participate in other operationsrelated activities small system development, procedures development or maintenance etc upon request of the Team Leader. Requirements Candidates should have a solid background in a technical or electronic environment, to the level of Senior Technician. A formal qualification to ONC or HNC would be advantageous. Ex service personnel should have completed a service College apprenticeship in electronicstelecommunications, and possess a background in Avionics, Air Defence, Air Radar or Communications. Alternatively the position is also open for graduates with a qualification in a related subject such as Aerospace Engineering, Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Physics etc. Experience working with computer systems and PC literacy is required. Database knowledge would be useful. Candidates must be adaptable, selfdisciplined and able to work in a calm and correct manner under conditions of stress. The position requires working a shift rota candidates must be able to fit in well within a small operations team. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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. 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 our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position EPS Spacecraft Controller Reference G015217EUM Application closing date 21.09.2015 Start date 28.09.2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2015-09-02 15:04:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Spacecraft Operations Engineer in the Swarm Spacecraft Operations Unit, Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will be assigned initially to the Swarm Flight Control Team as operations engineer and will report to the Swarm Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM. The tasks will include the following Assisting the SOM as deputy for the preparation and execution of the Swarm operations including routine, extended and endofmission phases Assisting the SOM in the evolution and validation of the Flight Operations Segment FOS including internal and external interfaces Planning and execution of routine and special operations, including calibrations, mission planning, reporting, anomaly investigation and resolution Analysing and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment longterm analysis and behaviour performance Interfacing with the ESRIN Mission Management and, as required, Payload Data Ground Segment, for mission and ground segmentrelated activities Interfacing with industry and ESTEC specialists for technical matters including special operations, changes to spacecraft design and operations documentation and performance reports Interfacing with other ESOC divisions for spacecraft operations matters Providing support to the SOM in the reviews and preparations of other Earth Observation missions delegated to the Earth Observation Missions Division i.e. Earth ExplorersCopernicus. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, together with good professional experience in spacecraft andor operational applications. Candidates should be systemminded, be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, be selfmotivateddisciplined and resultsoriented. Experience with both Platform and Payload Operations is highly desirable. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 29 September 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESOC, RobertBoschStr. 5, D64293 Darmstadt, Germany. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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