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MDA secures contract to support flight operations at airports
2014-07-15 01:00:00| Airport Technology
Global communications company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has received a contract from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide information solutions to support airport flight operations.
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LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultancy Support
2014-07-14 13:41:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for 3 experienced Engineers mf in order to fulfill the duty of LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultancy Support for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The position is to provide support to the Operations and Services to Users Department and will be part of the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall be assigned and trained to provide operations expertise and support to one or more platform subsystems and or payload instruments, depending on his or her experience and the overall team needs. The key person shall also participate in coordinating the satellite operations activities of other team members and external teams responsible for onboard software management, simulator support, mission control, mission planning, flight dynamics and ground stations. Furthermore, the key person shall support system and operations preparation activities for MetopC, for Metop Second Generation satellites and possibly also for Sentinel3 and Jason CS. The following activities shall be performed Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B and preparing for MetopC, comprising o Provision of operational expertise to one or more platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces. o Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment o Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary o Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESTEC and Industry o Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments o Participation in the satellite oncall support rota o Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites o Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts o Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals o Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites o Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel3 and JasonCS developments. Qualifications Experience Spacecraft monitor and control operations Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level. Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities The procedure development tool MOIS and the procedure execution language STOL The mission control systems EPOCH or SCOS Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedure and OnBoard Position Scheduler concepts Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications. Academic and work related requirements A University degree in an engineering discipline is required. Perfect command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online to andree.scherschellsespace.com and enrico.viziolsespace.com until 1st September 2014.
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Operations PA Support Engineer
2014-07-09 09:41:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium is looking for a candidate with the profile described below to deploy in ESTEC Please submit applications not later than 2572014 by EMAIL to Mr. Massimiliano Mazza, Head of Engineering services Satellite Operations M.Mazzavitrocisetbelgium.com cc. jobsvitrocisetbelgium.com Specific Tasks Monitor the execution of the PA Plan. Assist the Ground SegmentProject Manager in the identification and resolution of problems with respect to Quality. Support the definition of PA requirements and plans in accordance with Directorate policies and to ensure the implementation of agreed procedures. Review the tailoring measures of applicable standards reflected in the Software Project Management Plan. Review the Software Quality Assurance Plan issued for the subsystems. Witness the provisional and final acceptance tests in order to recommend the formal release of software for operational use. Monitor that all PA documentation and records related to the contracted work are maintained. Perform, where required project internal and suppliers quality audits relating to the scope of the project. Identify and help to resolve problems that may represent an unacceptable risk to Product Quality. Attend Review Boards as applicable. Organize the review and approval of project quality related documentation. Review and approval of changes to project quality related documentation. Facilitate the implementation of risk management within the project team. Contribute to the disposition of nonconformances, anomalies and problems. Define the composition, call and chair the Nonconformance Review Board NRB. Initiate the marking, segregation as applicable and further treatment of failed items. Ensure the proper filing and documentation process of NCRs. Initiate the nonconformance correction. Perform the closeout procedure of the NCRs. Manage, update and issue the Configuration Item Status Report. Maintain a configuration management database with change report mechanisms being put in place. Essential during system freeze. Ensure that there is a good configuration control mechanism being followed in all software hardware being used and monitor the applicable subcontractorssubsystems and Ground Stations to ensure these practices are being followed. Prepare and maintain the configuration management plan Specific Competence Requirements Masters degree in software engineering or computer science with background on space engineering. 10 years of relevant professional work experience. Familiarity with space product assurance practices together with a good working knowledge of appropriate working tools. Practical experience in applying ECSS SW standards. Knowledge and proven experience in the following areas Configuration management of complex systems. Software engineering and PA in critical applications. Good interpersonal skills. Good written and oral English. Ability to participate and chair meetings with multinational environment. Ability to work in a matrix oriented organisation reporting to both Project PA responsible and the functional PA organisation without continuous supervision.
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Operations PA Support Engineer
2014-07-01 12:45:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Operations PA Support Engineer to support our customer in Darmstadt, Germany. Operations PA Support Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will have the following responsibilities Monitor the execution of the PA Plan Assist Ground SegmentProject Manager in the identification and resolution of problems with respect to Quality Prepare design tradeoffs, analyses and reports using metrics to support project decisions. Participate to software product evaluations and process assessments. Support Dependability analyses according to mission requirements Drive the collection of lessons learned Support critical operations and relevant simulations on console Support the definition of PA requirements and plans in accordance with policies and to ensure the implementation of agreed procedures Review the tailoring measures of applicable standards reflected in the Software Project Management Plan Review the Software Quality Assurance Plan issued for the subsystems Witness the provisional and final acceptance tests in order to recommend the formal release of software for operational use Monitor that all PA documentation and records related to the contracted work are maintained Perform, where required project internal and suppliers quality audits relating to the scope of the project Identify and help to resolve problems that may represent an unacceptable risk to Product Quality Attend Review Boards as applicable Organize the review and approval of project quality related documentation Review and approval of changes to project quality related documentation Facilitate the implementation of risk management within the project team Contribute to the disposition of nonconformances, anomalies and problems Define the composition, call and chair the Nonconformance Review Board NRB Initiate the marking, segregation as applicable and further treatment of failed items Ensure the proper filing and documentation process of NCRs Initiate the nonconformance correction Perform the closeout procedure of the NCRs Manage, update and issue the Configuration Item Status Report Maintain a configuration management database with change report mechanisms being put in place. Essential during system freeze Ensure that there is a good configuration control mechanism being followed in all software hardware being used and monitor the applicable subcontractorssubsystems and Ground Stations to ensure these practices are being followed Prepare and Maintain the configuration management plan. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent in a relevant field Several years of relevant professional work experience Familiarity with space product assurance practices together with a good working knowledge of appropriate working tools. Practical experience in applying ECSS SW standards. Knowledge and proven experience in the following areas Configuration management of complex systems. Software engineering and PA in critical applications. Extensive experience in the implementation of product assurance and configuration management techniques in space related domains including dependability analysis and critical operations Ability to participate and chair meetings with multinational environment Ability to work in a matrix oriented organisation reporting to both Project PA responsible and the functional PA organisation without continuous supervision Fluency in English is mandatory. We are looking for candidates who are available as soon as possible. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English to Ms Karina Specht at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLHP2295 before 23Jul14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.
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Data Processing Operations Engineering Support
2014-06-11 10:39:29| 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 1.100 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 eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. 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 Responsibilities Duties Tasks Supporting routine operations involving the MSG, MTP and EPS data processing systems, including Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the MSG, MTP and EPS data processing systems and the quality and availability of the MSG and MTP Level 1 and Level 2 products and EPS Level 0 to Level 2 products Investigating anomalies relating to the performance of the MSG, MTP and EPS data processing systems and the quality and availability of the MSG and MTP Level 1 and Level 2 and EPS Level 0 to Level 2 products Preparing and reviewing technical documentation relating to data processing operations Providing Standby callout support Supporting the further development of the MSG and EPS data processing systems, including the specification and validation of system updates Supporting the operations preparations for future MSG and EPS spacecrafts Supporting the preparations for Meteosat Third Generation Attendance at technical meetings Participation in formal reviews. Qualifications Aerospace Engineer, Mathematician,Physicist Required knowledge . Minimum of 3 years experience in the realtime acquisition, Level 0 processing and Level 1 processing of data andor Level 2 processing of data from imaging andor sounding instruments on remote sensing spacecraft Significant experience of validating complex remote sensing data processing systems Experience with UNIXLinux operating systems. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the key person to have experience with or knowledge of some of the following Imaging and sounding instrumentation for remote sensing spacecraft Programming Languages e.g. C, C and Fortran Scripting Languages e.g. Perl, Python, shell Spacecraft andor ground segment operations Knowledge andor experience of geophysical remote sensing data processing, e.g. Image Navigation and Registration INR, radiometric correction, calibration algorithms and retrieval of geophysical parameters 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
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