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Configuration Management Consultant
2016-09-29 17:05:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our client EUMETSAT seek a Configuration Management Consultant with at least 5 years experience conducting and implementing Configuration and Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably highavailability 247 systems such as processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems. You will be placed on assignment based in Darmstadt Germany for several years. The starting time requirement is as soon as possible. EUMETSAT is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding realtime environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures. The key experience and attributes sought are Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders Candidates should possess a University degree or equivalent. Fluency in English is essential. Pactum was established in 1988 and provides space system services and recruitment consultancy to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe.
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LEO Configuration Management Consultant
2016-07-02 00:05:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a LEO Configuration Management Consultant You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The Key Person will be integrated within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the Process Assurance and Management Support Division PRS. The general tasks of the Key Person will be to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and will work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks of the Key Person will include Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain up to date the configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items under direct Client responsibility Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function. Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable Client CM processes, procedures, guidelines. Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the Client corporate CM tool releases. Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues In the performance of these tasks, the Key Person shall comply with Client policies, working practices and procedures. The set of applicable documents to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available to the Key Person at start of the duties Your Profile In addition to a University degree in computer science or engineering, the Key Person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems. Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated. Following skills are mandatory Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders. The Key Person is also required to have The experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision Very good team working skills and strong action achievement orientation Demonstrated very good communication skills both in writing and speaking Be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, in particular when applying, supporting and advertising Client processes and working practices Have demonstrated very good skills in documenting all hisher artefacts Be able to work calmly under stress. The following will be considered as an advantage Experience acquired in the frame of European or International space projects Administration of a configuration management or business process management tool SQL programming on Oracle or Sybase, and scripting languages such as perl, python or vb.net M.A.R.T requirements, software testing methodology and tools. Finally the Key Person shall have a high command of English both in writing and speaking knowledge of French would be considered an advantage. REFERENCE 16212649 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 19th August 2016 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies.
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Ground Segment Configuration Management Consultant
2016-07-01 18:06:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Description The Consultant will be integrated within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the Process Assurance and Management Support Division PRS. The general tasks of the Consultant will be to provide support to the LEO Configuration Manager, in particular for the EPSSG Ground Segment development and will work closely with the Ground Segment Teams. Tasks of the Consultant will include Managing the documentation under configuration control according to the agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration listsreports Act as secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings, prepare and convene the meetings, analyse the proposed engineering changes, prepare the relevant Minutes of Meeting, and notify the external entities as necessary Follow up the change process with the related action items, to ensure timely information availability on the status of changes Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain up to date the configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of the Product Documentation Trees, generate and maintain the Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of the Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports for the configuration items Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Coordinate with suppliers onsite CM responsible the onsite configuration management aspects. Support the CM manager during audits at suppliers premises on CMrelated aspects Support Design Reviews organised at EUMETSAT, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable EUMETSAT CM processes, procedures, guidelines Document and perform validation testing on new Generic Dimensions Framework the EUMETSAT corporate CM tool releases Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM Tool enhancements Attend the regular coordination PRS CM meetings, report on the progress of assigned actions, raise issues requiring management attention, and exchange with other PRS CM members on respective experiences and best solutions to address common issues. Requirements The Consultant shall have A University degree in computer science or engineering Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems like e.g. processingproduction chains, data centres or satellite systems Experience in Quality Assurance, space system project control andor process modelling of largescale systems with a very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies would be considered, providing that adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities is also demonstrated Proven significant knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies, and in particular in configuration management including the definition or review of upstream source code configuration management requirements, control of configuration evolutions of systems software, hardware, databases, satellite and ground system procedures, documents, media, COTS software and COTS Licences, up to the testing and deployment of new releases on configuration controlled environments Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Proven experience in planning, developing and implementing training sessions andor coaching sessions to users and stakeholders Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision, and conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner Fluency in English.
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Information Management Consultant in GEO and LEO Programmes
2016-05-08 19:08:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a Information Management Consultant in GEO and LEO Programmes You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include As a member of the Information Management team, within the Information Management and Configuration Management Competence Area of the PRS Division, the key person will provide support to GEO and LEO Programme development for all aspects of information management implementation. For the execution of hisher tasks, the key person will make use of the Clients Information Management Tools. His Her tasks will typically include Manage programme documentation according to existing working practices and procedures Contribute to a registry of information items used in the development programmes Contribute to establishing an internal metadata reference for the classification of information items generated in programmes Support updating of InformationDocumentation Management Plans, procedures, and working practices Define and regularly provide IM Metrics and Key Performance Indicators Report on issues in using IM Tools and possible improvements, proposing related requirements and supporting their verification Your Profile The Key person shall have the following education and experience University degree or equivalent in InformationKnowledge Management, or other relevant fields. Minimum three years of experience in a technical, archivist, or librarian role Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles Practical experience in management of technical information and documentation, preferably in an IT or engineering sector, in support to a large set of users Proven experience in draftingreviewing documentationinformation management plans, working practices and procedures Proven experience in applying information, documentation or configuration management processes Proven experience in the use of tools for electronic documentation, information or configuration management, electronic workflow implementing document management processes Proficient knowledge of use of MSOffice, MSAccess, Acrobat and scanning methodology, including experience in managing complex documents structure, related templates, layout and formatting Very good personal communication skills oral and written to be able to effectively interact with users, team members and other teams Highly self motivated with a high level of autonomy in working arrangements and the ability to apply initiative and creativity in the execution of tasks Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, able to work as part of a team and displaying a strong customeroriented approach to interact with Client personnel. Experience in using relational databases SQL will be an advantage, as well as experience in managing information generated using engineering tools e.g., design tools, requirements management tools, etc.. Work experience in Aerospace Industry will be also an advantage. The official languages are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the consultant must be able to work effectively in this language and have some knowledge of the other, together with good communication skills. REFERENCE 16212461 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 13th June 2016 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies.
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Information Management Consultant
2016-05-04 13:07:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting an Information Management Consultant to support to GEO and LEO Programme development for all aspects of information management implementation at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Provide support to GEO and LEO Programme development for all aspects of information management implementation using inhouse Information Management Tools Manage programme documentation according to existing working practices and procedures Contribute to a registry of information items used in the development programmes Contribute to establishing an internal metadata reference for the classification of information items generated in programmes Support updating of InformationDocumentation Management Plans, procedures, and working practices Define and regularly provide IM Metrics and Key Performance Indicators Report on issues in using IM Tools and possible improvements, proposing related requirements and supporting their verification Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent in InformationKnowledge Management, or other relevant fields Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles Practical experience in management of technical information and documentation, preferably in an IT or engineering sector, in support to a large set of users Proven experience in draftingreviewing documentationinformation management plans, working practices and procedures Proven experience in applying information, documentation or configuration management processes Proven experience in the use of tools for electronic documentation, information or configuration management, electronic workflow implementing document management processes Proficient knowledge of use of MSOffice, MSAccess, Acrobat and scanning methodology, including experience in managing complex documents structure, related templates, layout and formatting Very good personal communication skills oral and written to be able to effectively interact with users, team members and other teams Highly self motivated with a high level of autonomy in working arrangements and the ability to apply initiative and creativity in the execution of tasks Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, able to work as part of a team and displaying a strong customeroriented approach to interact with EUMETSAT personnel. The following experience and skills would be highly desirable Experience in using relational databases SQL Experience in managing information generated using engineering tools e.g., design tools, requirements management tools, etc. Work experience in Aerospace Industry 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 10062016. 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 and NATO.
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