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Galileo GCS Design Authority
2013-02-07 12:38:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 15,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A Galileo GCS Design Authority is being recruited by Astrium in Portsmouth. A senior technical design authority is sought for the Galileo Ground Control Segment GCS. This is a key role on a high profile project to design, procure, deploy and verify the ground control segment for the Galileo constellation of satellites. The successful candiate will lead a design team and be fully responsible for the technical baseline. The system has recently entered operations for the first two satellites but ongoing evolutions are anticipated requiring a deep understanding of the technical issues. Key duties include Requirements analysis and flow down Architectural design using formal methods Interface definition Anomaly investigation and design of resolutions Support to technical meetings with customers and suppliers represent the technical team in front of Authorities ESA in order to gain their approval. Minimum 10 years of previous experience of the design of large, complex mission critical systems is essential. A background in satellite flight operations systems is desirable but not essential. Experience of ESA flight operations infrastructure would be advantageous i.e. SCOS2000, SIMSAT etc or equivalent products e.g. EPOCH, L3 InControlNG, Open Centre etc. Ability to manage a team, to provide technical leadership and to deal with customers Experience in similar role in IT complex systems with significant software will be also welcomed. Availability to travel to about 50 TO APPLY click here
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