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Satellite Applications Facilities SAF Operational Coordination Engineer

2017-09-12 11:10:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Do you have the technical expertise and communication skills to coordinate distributed operations involving the extraction and real time dissemination of satellite products such as sea ice, land surface temperature and ozone? EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. We observe the atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces from Space using a system of satellites, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties. Developing the next generation of satellites, we look to shape our future including the way we receive, process and disseminate data and products to our users. Part of our operation is the extraction of products from satellite data and the onward dissemination to our users in real time. The expertise at eight Satellite Applications Facilities SAFs, each led by a National Meteorological Service, is used to facilitate these services. We are recruiting for an engineer to coordinate these activities. In this role you will serve as the prime operational interface of the SAFs, supporting the planning and monitoring of all operations. You will prepare and maintain operational procedures and documents for the operations of SAF services and will maintain operational interfaces between the SAFs and EUMETSAT Headquarters facilities, mainly the EUMETSAT Data Centre and EUMETCast near real time data broadcast system. With the support of operations and technical support teams you will coordinate daytoday operations with SAFs and cooperate with them to develop the implementation of new products and services. Along with a University degree in Telecommunications, Physics, Electronics or Software Engineering or equivalent, you should be able to demonstrate a wide experience in operations of Earth Observation ground segment systems and in the operational planning and monitoring of near real time data services, preferably in highavailability environment. A working knowledge of imaging and sounding instruments of meteorological satellites and their main observations along with some experience of a UNIX operating system would be considered an advantage. The role will require you to communicate effectively under a variety of circumstances and to work autonomously with the minimum of supervision. The ability to perform effectively and calmly under pressure is required. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, EUMETSAT provides an outstanding working environment in Darmstadt, the City of Science. We can support new staff with language training, as well as relocation and other social welfare advice, if you are new to the area. For more information, please go to httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN 17 53. All applicants must be EUMETSAT Member State nationals with a good working knowledge of the English language in a business environment. You also require some knowledge of French. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Closing date is 8th October 2017 with interviews provisionally booked for wc 13th November 2017.

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Software operational maintenance and support engineer

2017-08-14 19:11:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.200 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs 8 work centers in Spain and offices in France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, USA, Colombia and United Kingdom. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Software operational maintenance and support Responsibilities Duties Tasks GMV is a leading global supplier of ground systems for real time satellite monitoring and control. hifly is the GMV satellite monitoring and control commercial product and is being used by GMV customers worldwide, including the main commercial satellite operators and all satellite manufacturers in the US and Europe. The candidate will be part of the hifly software maintenance team. This team is mainly based at GMV premises of Tres Cantos. Heshe will be located at Rockville and working in a distributed team. Heshe will be involved in the operational support of GMV commercial software for satellite control centres for different customers. The associated tasks include investigation of SW problems reported by the customers and preparation of software fixes, reporting, documentation of the results, operational support to the Customers, etc. Qualifications Masters Degree in Computer ScienceComputer Engineering, Telecomunications or Aerospace Engineering Required knowledge C Java Eclipse RCP Design and sofware architectures English native level Desirable Knowledge Distributed systems Satellite Control Centers Communication middlewares e.g. CORBA Software Configuration Management e.g. SVN Spanish WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com and our positions at www.gmv.comenEmploymentVacancies

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Casella Takes Some Hits in Q2, But Posts Strong Operational Results

2017-08-03 17:02:00| Waste Age

The big hit for the company was the decision to close the its landfill in Southbridge, Mass.

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Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect

2017-08-03 16:12:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Space Transportation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect in the Vega Operational Launch System Project, Vega Exploitation Programme, Launchers Exploitation Department, Directorate of Space Transportation. Duties Under the authority of the Vega Exploitation Programme Manager the duties of the Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect include Managing selected LEAP Vega activities, in particular those relevant to launch system anomaly treatment, obsolescence, detailed flight analysis, samplingtesting Launch system qualification, including delta qualification activities e.g. resolution of qualification reservations, treatment of robustness issues, compliance with safety requirements and the management of the evolution of the Vega Launch System qualification certificate Assessing Arianespace requests for changes in the design of the Vega Launch System and representing the Agency in any boards deciding on changes to the Vega Launch System which call into question its qualification Managing the specifications, including interface requirements, of the Vega Launch System, from definition to verification of new requirements deriving from changes of the qualified configuration Supporting the preparation of VegaC exploitation, including in establishing VegaC exploitation cost files related to its transition and stabilized phases Managing the definition, design, validation of the VegaC operational concept Managing the definition, design and validation of the VegaC Launch Base Ground Proximity Means, Ground Support Means, Launch Range and relevant timely implementation in line with the VegaC schedule Contributing to VegaC Launch System definition, design, verification and validation, in particular through the definition, design, verification and validation, and synthesis of the VegaC Launch VehicletoLaunch Base and Launch BasetoPayload Requirements and Interfaces the preparation and conduction of the VegaC combined tests and maiden flight qualification campaign Ensuring the coordination and the consistency of the VegaC launch system adaptations with Vega launch system exploitation needs The systematic exhaustive reporting of the status and criticalities of the activities in the domain of responsibility, for weekly management meetings with line management reporting meetings with upper management reports to ESA decisionmaking bodies. Technical competencies Multidisciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility Space system development and PA standards Complex project risk management processes ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes Leadership competencies Acting as a role model Promoting diversity Driving performance Developing motivating people Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Strategic vision business context Leading change Behavioural competencies Results orientation Problem solving Planning organisation Responsible decisionmaking Communication Teamwork Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, with a minimum of ten years systemlevel experience in space transportation. Additional requirements Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 7 September 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE

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