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Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf Mars Express
2013-02-26 11:37:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf in order to support the MARS Express Mission Control Team at ESOC in Darmstadt. The MARS Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. The main tasks will be The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation. Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools. Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers. Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements. Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution. Qualifications Experience Academic and work related requirements The service requires a person with a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Required skills are Spacecraft operations. Mission Planning. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or OnBoard Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but aso ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packageseg. MatLab, SciLab would be a plus. Location of workESOC in Darmstadt. 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 CV in Word format until 11th March 2013 to Andre Scherschel andree.scherschellsespace.com.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer mf Venus Express
2013-02-26 11:37:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for 2 experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineers mf TTC or Power Thermal in order to support the Venus Express Mission at ESOC in Darmstadt. The Venus Express mission is currently extended until end of 2014, with a potential further extension into 2015 being considered. All platform and backup subsystems are in good health. All instruments are operational except for PFS that could not be operated since the beginning of the mission due to a shutter malfunction and VIRTIS which is affected by the end of life of the coolers, thus limiting its performance in the infrared spectrum. The mission is very dynamic in spite of being in routine phase with multiple special operations like the quadratures, solar conjunctions and lately the aerodrag experiments. The team is challenged with demanding tasks in the next years ground segment obsolescence migrations, operations automation an possibly preparing and implementing the first European aerobraking operations to be decided in June 2013. The main tasks will be The Venus Express Mission Control Team requires Spacecraft Operations Engineers SOEs to provide operations support for Telemetry and Telecommanding Subsystem TTC or Power Thermal subsystems. The SOEs will work within the VEX Flight Control Team FCT under the direct management of the VEX Spacecraft Operations Manager. Be required to take prime responsibility of platform TTC or Power Thermal subsystem and back up of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, Payload instrument, PowerThermal, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning. Be required to coordinate TTC operations with relevant Ground Operations Engineers and Flight Dynamics, in particular for Radio Science and DeltaDOR activities or VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts. Be required to work with the VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts every 56 weeks approx. Be required to work and be on call as operations engineer supervising operations conduction one week every 56 weeks approx. Be required to write and maintain operational procedures in MOIS and reports. Be required to operate the VEX Mission Control System based on SCOS 2000 to monitor and control spacecraft operations. Be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment. Be able to learn new skills and adapt to the VEX operations environment within 23 months. Be able to actively participate in the relevant technical meetings and teleconferences. Qualifications Experience Academic and work related requirements The service requires a person with a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Required skills are Spacecraft operations. TTC subsystem and RF in general. SCOS 2000, MOIS tools, mission planning and operations automation. Ground station operations. Location of workESOC in Darmstadt. 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 CV in Word format until 11th March 2013 to Andre Scherschel andree.scherschellsespace.com.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer Mars Express mf
2013-02-25 11:37:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission Mars Express is Europes space mission to planet Mars. The Mars Express orbiter started science observations in January 2004, and since then it has been delivering an incredible amount of scientific results. Routine operations of Mars Express are supported at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, by a dedicated team of spacecraft operations engineers and a combined team of spacecraft controllers shared with Rosetta and Venus Express mission. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to join the Mars Express Mission Control Team at ESOC in Darmstadt to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. As an SOE, you will typically perform the following tasks necessary for planning Mars Express spacecraft operations in Mars orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with the Flight Dynamics staff, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations. In addition, you will also be expected to contribute to the following other flight operations Contribute to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the on board Data handling engineers Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission e evolution. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date from May to June 2013. The duration of the position is linked to the mission duration, which is at least until the end 2014, plus a mission extension until end 2016 likely to be approved in 2013. Your Qualifications Suitable candidates should hold a university degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering or scientific subject and preferably have some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning or space science. Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc.. Some experience of spacecraft operations, mission planning or On Board Control Procedures would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be assigned to process. Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner is mandatory together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system. Candidates should have a good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor Linux operating systems. Good knowledge and practical experience of Java would be of significant advantage. The candidates shall have interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but also ML, PERL, UNIX scripts. Proficiency with mathematical packages e.g. MatLab, SciLab would be an advantage. Fluent written and spoken English is required. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply trough httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId328joblistId1with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date March 13th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Venus Express Power Thermal fm
2013-02-21 18:37:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Venus Express Power Thermal fm at ESOC. Tasks The Venus Express mission is currently extended until end of 2014, with a potential further extension into 2015 being considered. All platform and backup subsystems are in good health. All instruments are operational except for PFS that could not be operated since the beginning of the mission due to a shutter malfunction and VIRTIS which is affected by the end of life of the coolers, thus limiting its performance in the infrared spectrum. The mission is very dynamic in spite of being in routine phase with multiple special operations like the quadratures, solar conjunctions and lately the aerodrag experiments. The team is challenged with demanding tasks in the next years ground segment obsolescence migrations, operations automation an possibly preparing and implementing the first European aerobraking operations to be decided in June 2013. The Venus Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide operations support primarily for the Power Thermal subsystems. The SOE will work within the VEX Flight Control Team FCT under the direct management of the VEX Spacecraft Operations Manager. The candidate shall be required to take prime responsibility of the platform Power and Thermal subsystems and back up of at least one spacecraftground subsystems AOCS, Data Handling, TTC, Payload instrument, Mission Control System, Simulator or Mission Planning be required to work with the VEX Mission Planning System including the generation of long, medium and short term planning products on rotation shifts every 56 weeks approx be required to work and be on call as operations engineer supervising operations conduction one week every 56 weeks approx be required to write and maintain operational procedures in MOIS and reports be required to operate the VEX Mission Control System based on SCOS 2000 to monitor and control spacecraft operations be assertive, communicative and able to work in a team in a multinational environment be able to learn new skills and adapt to the VEX operations environment within 23 months be able to actively participate in the relevant technical meetings and teleconferences It is expected that the candidates will have experience in spacecraft operations. The SOE will be subject to a short training for about 23 months. The aim is that after this training, heshe can be assigned as planner and engineer on duty as well as back up SOE for a subsystem and an instrument . Essential requirements For the accomplishment of the listed tasks, knowledge of the following is mandatory A University degree in Spacecraft Engineering, Computer Science or related subject Desirable skills Experienceknowledge in the following fields would be a distinct advantage Spacecraft operations SCOS 2000, MOIS tools, mission planning and operations automation Other information Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required The interview will take place at Esoc on 22 March 2013 Must be an EU national or possess a valid German Work Residence Permit Planned start date is 01 April 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Mars Express fm
2013-02-21 18:37:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Mars Express fm at ESOC. Tasks The MARS Express Mission Control Team requires a Spacecraft Operations Engineer SOE to provide support primarily for Mission Planning operations and operational software tools. The SOE shall perform tasks necessary to Planning Operations in Mars Orbit Contribute to the generation of routine mission planning products Contribute to the process of the mediumterm planning cycle in interaction with Flight Dynamics, and with the other Flight Control SOEs for spacecraft preservation Support the interfaces of mission planning within ESOC, with the Science Operations Centre, part of the ESAC Science Ground Segment, and with the scientific community Contribute to the development andor maintenance of mission planning tools specification and validation of externallyprocured tools programming for evolution of internal tools Follow up anomalies, test upgrades and new configurations of the Mission Planning tools Contribute to streamlining of the planning and commanding workflow in support to the automation of mission operations In addition, the SOE will also be expected to contribute to other Flight Operations Contribute as required to onboard software OnBoard Control Procedures improvement, validation and management, in coordination with the onboard Data handling engineers Perform checking and loading of routine operations products to the spacecraft, on a rotation basis Support spacecraft anomaly resolution or implementation of operational workarounds Contribute to documentation and reporting of mission operations Provide oncall support for spacecraft and mission planning Provide engineering and operations support for designated payload or platform elements Assist the Chief Mission Planner and or Spacecraft Operations Manager in adapting operations planning and concepts, if required by mission evolution Essential requirements For the accomplishment of the listed tasks, knowledge of the following is mandatory A University degree in Engineering, Science or a related subject Capability to manage and operate planning processes and tools in a systematic and configurationcontrolled manner, together with the will to learn in detail all tools and possibilities of a complex planning system Ability to work independently, reliably and according to schedule for the set of planning products they will regularly be entrusted to process A good level of computer skills and some experience with UNIX andor LINUX operating system Interest to maintain and improve the custom planning tools Java, but aso ML, PERL, UNIX scripts Candidates should be systemsminded and have a good understanding of general space mission constraints data, power, attitude, thermal etc. Desirable skills Experienceknowledge in the following fields would be a distinct advantage Some experience in spacecraft operations, mission planning, space science or OnBoard Control Procedures Good knowledge and practical experience of Java Proficiency with mathematical packages eg. MatLab, SciLab Other information Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required The interview will take place at Esoc on 22 March 2013 Must be an EU national or possess a valid German Work Residence Permit Planned start date is 01 April 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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