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Simulations Officer and Simulator Procurement Support
2014-08-18 18:41:36| 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 Simulations Officer and Simulator Procurement Support to contribute to the definition and operation preparation of EPS second generation EPSSG. The key person would be a member of the EPSSG Ops Prep Integrated Team OPIT at EUMETSAT and be involved in supporting the development of the EPSSG system. The support will include general Operation Preparation aspects but will focus on Simulator procurement support and Simulator officer. The key person will report to the EPSSG Operation Preparation Manager in the LEO Division. The tasks of the key person will be carried out at EUMETSAT facilities in Darmstadt, but travels within Europe may be required in the frame of the support to SSST team. Tasks and Responsibilities The tasks and responsibilities of the key person will typically include the following Support SSST Simulator procurement and development team by providing Operation expertise over the project life cycle and during reviews Support FOM developments with SSST and industry via SSST, via for example dedicated workshops contribute to Joint Operation Plan JORP and Operation Interface Control Documents OICD Support definition of anomaly processing workflow with SSST and follow it Define and put into place EUMETSAT MetOpSG simulator and simulations campaigns Anomaly Reporting and NCR processing Support to SSST for Simulator factory acceptance testing and integration to MCS Manage SIM scenarios, and support Ops Prep Simulations and SSVT validation Define the nominal and contingency satellite simulator scenarios to ensure proper training of the teams involved in EUMETSAT simulation campaigns and SIOV routine operations rehearsals Provide support to Spacecraft Ops Engineers in anomaly investigation phases and recovery procedures testing Simulation versus Satellite expertise Ensure team training on Simulator usage Plan, schedule, prepare and conduct the Rehearsal Sessions, including involvement of external support team, as required Coordinate with Training Officer to assess Operational readiness of operation teams Ensure proper training of Simulator deputy within routine operation team Focal point in the OPIT Team for coordination and interactions with SSST and external partners via SSST Maintain Simulator operation guide and associated technical documentations. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have a demonstrated experience of at least five years in the field of spacecraft simulation engineering with specific experience as follows Experience in the full cycle of development of application software for satellite simulators, following formal software engineering processes this includes system requirement analysis, software requirement engineering, software design and implementation reflecting maintenance activities as well as new applications definition Experience in the definition and design of SMP2 compliant software models of spacecraft service platform subsystems DHS, AOCS, Thermal, Electrical,... Knowledge and understanding with working experience of space related standards ECSS and CCSDS with specific reference to ECSSE7041A TM and TC packet utilization Have demonstrated experience of working in a multipartner programme Experienced in supporting specific operation preparation phases such as SSVT, validation campaigns or rehearsals for routine operations or LEOP Capability to lead simulation campaigns and assess teams readiness prior launch Knowledge of Operation life cycle and Operation Preparation tools such as procedure editor and databases management tools. The key person shall possess the following soft skills Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and be confident to deal with a wide variety of people. Work in teams and good interpersonal skills to coordinate with team leaders and key stakeholders as well as in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Work proactively with capability to lead a small team, with the minimum of supervision. Perform effectively under high workloads and be able to adapt to a rapidlychanging timecritical environment. Conducting activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, working calmly and correctly under stress. Able to commit to the plan and deliver the expected results on time or to report proactively if any deviations are foreseen. Fluency in English the working language at EUMETSAT is English.. Knowledge of French would be an advantage. Desirables Furthermore, it would be an advantage for the Key person to have experience with some or all of the following Good knowledge of working methods and corporate culture of EUMETSAT partners and other agencies such as ESA, ESOC, DLR, CNES and space industry Experience with software support to operations and in particular to TMTC database and OBSW images import Experience on TMTC front ends like CORTEX Possess excellent skills in managing interactions in a multipartnership model Experience in modular simulator framework components and standards modular satellite simulators, Ground Models, Generic Models, REFAInorbit System operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites OBSW maintenance expertise obtained in the development or operations of Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft Operations Engineering obtained on an inorbit satellite or in an operations preparation environment Critical Operational phases such as LEOP, SIOV, and Commissioning phases Familiarity with procedure development toolset Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. 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 Simulations Officer and Simulator Procurement Support Reference G014206EUM Application closing date 190914 Start date 1122014 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
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