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Spacecraft Image Data Processing System and Framework Software Engineer mf

2015-05-12 12:05:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Spacecraft Image Data Processing System and Framework Software Engineer mf Ref. 158898 The Mission Our customer, EUMETSAT, will be managing the routine mission operations of the Sentinel3 low Earth orbiting spacecraft for the European Copernicus programme. The first Sentinel3 spacecraft is scheduled for launch in September 2015. The aims of the Sentinel3 mission include measurement of seasurface topography, see and landsurface temperature, and ocean and landsurface colour in support of ocean forecasting and environmental monitoring. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced software engineer to provide Data Processing System Engineering software support for the activities mainly related to the Sentinel3 Payload Data Processing System PDGS and Framework within the Data Processing Team at EUMETSAT. Tasksresponsibilities will include support the Sentinel3 Operations with respect to EUMETSATs Marine PDGS maintenance in particular anomaly correction and software release process coordination of the data processing systems engineering for the related interfaces with the rest of the Sentinel3 ground segment preparing and providing the support of the daytoday operation and maintenance currently in the preparation phase analysis and testing of the facilities which also includes the handling of anomalies, design of upgrades and configuration changes for these facilities Integration of the individual software facilities into a data processing system, covering all aspects of system integration and testing, including endtoend testing of the production system setting up and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures the coordination with external providers of maintenance services participation in the specification and development of specific monitoring tools for Sentinel3 provide on call support as part of a team of maintenance engineers, especially for the Sentinel3 commissioning and initial operations phases This is a full time position, located at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, and starting in June or July 2015. Working time is normal office hours. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in information technology, computer science or similar discipline or other suitable qualification together with at least 5 years relevant experience in maintaining and engineering of evolutions of large scale software systems mission instrument data processing related. Essential skills are Experience in software development lifecycles Software debugging and profiling tools e.g. GDB, DBX, IBM Purify, Valgrind Source code control systems, preferably Subversion and CVS Competence in software testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation Fluency in English, both in speech and writing is mandatory Desirable skills are Sound management and interpersonal skills to conduct your responsibilities autonomously and with a minimum level of supervision and with a good team spirit Excellent quality orientation skills, applying a strong sense of rigorousness and precision in the execution of his work Good oral and written communications skills, as well as good analytical capabilities, enabling you to present articulated views, opinions and recommendations The following specific technical skills and experience are required Experience with production frameworks, job and resource management software Performance analysis and improvement including Performance monitoring tools and techniques top, NMON, iostat, sar etc. in UNIX environments Networking technologies and tools CCSDS protocols, Space Data Link Protocols, TCPIP, UDP multicast, PGM, FTP, Wireshark Use of and application programming of relational database systems in particular ORACLE, INFORMIX, PostgreSQL and MySQL CCJava programming language experience in a UNIXLinux based environment Knowledge of Scripting languages Python, Perl, TclTk, shell Knowledge of web technologies, programming and markup languages e.g. Apache, CGI, JavaScript, XML and related technologies XPATH, SVG, etc. 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 through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId646joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date June 10th, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer

2015-04-23 17:05:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA is currently recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support Earth Observation missions at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Software Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures Mission Management and Mission Planning Support OnBoard Software Maintenance Support Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test SVT Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Critical Operations General Flight Control Support Spacecraft Performance Analysis Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in Aerospace engineering or related At least 3 years of experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations Strong knowledge of at least 1 of the following spacecraft subsystem DHS Data Handling Systems TTC Telemetry Telecommand Power systems Thermal control SAR instruments or similar payloads Experience coordinating and interacting with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently The following skills would be highly desirable Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000 Some experience dealing with external interfaces Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. 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 04052015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.

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Spacecraft Operations Engineer at ESAESOC in Darmstadt

2015-04-22 13:04:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vitrociset Belgium is looking for a candidate with the profuile described below to deploy in ESOC in the domain of Spacecraft Operations Engineering. The engineer will be required to support spacecraft operations as a member of a Flight Control Team. TASKS The main tasks of a Spacecraft Operations Engineer are as follows Mission preparation, LEOP and commissioning phases Review mission documentation and define spacecraft operations concept, based on the missions objectives. Follow the development of the spacecraft and interface with project group and industry for technical matters and review of spacecraft design, interfaces to the ground segment and operations documentation. Review of the existing infrastructure and mission systems to define system and subsystem requirements for the mission. Support the definition, preparation and execution of ground segment validation tests. of the procedures for nominal and contingency cases. Support the preparation of additional operational products such as Flight Operations Plan, Operations Reports and Database. Support the preparation and execution of the System Validation Tests SVT. Support the preparation and execution of the simulations campaigns. Support the preparation and execution of the operations including prelaunch, LEOP and commissioning phases. Identify, record, and support the investigation and progression of spacecraft and groundbased anomalies during the SVTs, simulations campaign and LEOP. Mission routine phase Support the planning and execution of spacecraft routine operations, both online and offline. Support the execution of routine and contingency operations as required. Support the planning and execution of special operations. Support the analysis of spacecraft and ground segment performance. Perform systems and payload monitoring and long term trend evaluations. Support anomaly investigations, tracking followup. Support the regular generation of operations reports. Support the maintenance of procedures to take into account spacecraft failures, reconfigurations or new requirements. Provide support for the oncall service. Interface with other internal and external teams. PROFILE Academic requirements a University or similar degree in engineering, physics or similar discipline. Qualifications Good knowledge of spacecraft subsystems. Familiarity with operational environment. Ability to understand complex systems and to derive operational procedures Proactive and confident personality with good persuasive skills. Able to work in an interdisciplinary team. CONTACT INFORMATION Please submit applications not later than 310515 by EMAIL to Mr. Mario Monaldi, Site Manager, M.Monaldivitrocisetbelgium.com cc. jobsvitrocisetbelgium.com

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Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Power Thermal

2015-04-20 17:06:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Engineer, Spacecraft Subsystem Power Thermal O3b Ref SES0572 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Engineering Position Staff Published 20150417 Context O3b Networks is a MEO satellite based network to provide cost effective broadband connectivity to carriers in developing nations. SES provides satellite operations expertise to the O3b constellation through a Service Level Agreement. The Power Thermal Engineer is responsible for the inorbit operations and performance monitoring of the Electrical Power and Thermal subsystems of the O3b satellite constellation. The position will support both the SES Engineering team in Luxembourg and the O3b operations team in Manassas USA. Responsibilities Provide Electrical Power and Thermal expertise to nominal and contingency operations of the O3b constellation 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, react to contingencies and cope with high stress situations for the Electrical Power and Thermal subsystem of the satellite constellation per established escalation procedures Proactively monitor the Electrical PowerThermal subsystem 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 PowerThermal budgets and fleet capacity predicts Provide support to new satellite procurement activities, inorbit testing, and start of service activities as required by O3b Directly interface with O3b in relation to the responsibilities of the subsystem, including insurance and other 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 or thermalmechanical engineering is mandatory Have at least 2 years of experience in satellite engineering and operations. Operational experience with LEO or MEO constellations would be considered an advantage Have strong analytical and problemsolving skills Have strong computer software skills with knowledge of at least one programming language. Fluency in English, with strong communication skills, both written and oral. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to General Manager, Spacecraft Engineering Power, Thermal Survivability EU Apply for this Job online

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Analogue Mixed Signal Design Engineer, Spacecraft Imager Electronics

2015-04-17 13:04:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Key Purpose The Imager electronics team delivers high quality, high reliability imagers to our clients fleet of earth observation spacecraft. The role would be ideally suited to a mixed signal design engineer with experience of driving imaging sensors and looking for a career move. Responsibility for the delivery of Imager Electronic equipment. The role includes full design life cycle from the requirements capture stage through design, production and test to inorbit verification and commissioning of Imager Electronic systems. Key Tasks Mixed Signal, Digital Analogue circuit design. Schematic capture board level design. Circuit simulation where required. Test planning, test and verification. System Subsystem level interfacing and tradeoffs. Interface with internal and external customers. Provide support and advice to spacecraft operators. Management and delivery of imager electronics work packages. Qualifications Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Experience in the following Mixed signal board level design. Driving imaging sensors CCDs CMOS. Digital and analogue circuit design. Hands on design and fault finding during test. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of imaging sensors CCDs CMOS. Good VHDL knowledge. Selfmotivated and able to manage a package of work. Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral communications ability to interface with customers and technical representatives. Good understanding of digital and analogue electronics. Creative problem solving. Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects and under pressure. Flexible adaptable to changing priorities. Good MS Office skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint particularly.

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