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Head of the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office

2018-04-30 21:23:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation. 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 Head of the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Head of the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. Duties The postholder will manage a large team in charge of procurement of the Galileo satellites from industry and related activities, in so doing liaising with the European Commission and the European GNSS Agency and reporting to the Head of Department. The main duties are managing procurement of infrastructure and services related to the Galileo Space Segment, in particular satellites and associated launcher services, within the agreed technical requirements including implementation of applicable security requirements, schedule and cost, including managing associated risks managing overall space segment engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing AIT, launch campaign and operational support activities, including reviews and analysis of changes, waivers and deviations, anomalies and alerts supporting the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, satellite commissioning, InOrbit Test IOT services and nominal satellite operations managing the Galileo Space Segment development and deployment plan, schedule, risk register and costatcompletion, with the required key performance indicators, for consolidation at systemlevel by the System Office implementing and enforcing risk and security management processes managing an engineering team. The Directorate is organised as a matrix and in performing these duties the postholder will ensure close coordination with system and other segment activities as well as other project disciplines, including project management support, PAS, procurement and security. In discharging these responsibilities, the postholder will be supported by the Head of the Galileo Batch 4 Procurement Services the Galileo FOCBatch 3 Procurement Manager the Galileo Space Segment Infrastructure Manager the Galileo Launch Services Procurement Manager the Head of the Galileo Payload Analysis, Simulation and Equipment Procurement Unit the Head of the Galileo 2nd Generation Procurement Unit. Technical competencies Extensive experience in Satellite procurement, engineering, launch and operations Extensive experience in managingmonitoring industrial work Extensive knowledge of ESA Space system development and PA standards Leadership competencies Driving performance Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Behavioural competencies Planning Organisation Responsible DecisionMaking Problem Solving Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in physics, engineering or a relevant discipline. Additional requirements Applicants should have a minimum of 15 years experience in satellite engineering, procurement and operations. They must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administration. 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. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problem solving and decisionmaking exercises. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2018. 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 and in addition of Member States of the European Union not members of ESA Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia. 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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ISS Ground Segment Technical IT Systems Team Leader

2018-04-27 11:23:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Human Robotic Exploration Programmes. 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 ISS Ground Segment Technical IT Systems Team Leader This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands or EAC, PorzWahn, Germany. Description ISS Ground Segment Technical IT Systems Team Leader, ISS Operations Astronauts Group, Directorate of Human Robotic Exploration Programmes. Duties Reporting to the Group leader, the Team Leader will be responsible for ISS European Ground Segment maintenance and operations as well as Technical IT activities at the EAC, working closely with the ISS Operations, Exploration Systems, Payload Engineering and Utilisation Planning Teams, and supported by the team responsible for the EDRS satellite, TEC and EAC personnel. Main tasks include being Technical Officer for the Ground Segment GS maintenance and operations contract, maintaining its GS requirements and GS policy baseline, elaborating engineering change requests, monitoring and guiding their implementation and verification monitoring service compliance, providing performance assessments of contractors ensuring programmatic and technical coordination of GS requirements for new payloads including thirdparty ones commercial, national contributions, etc. and ColumbusISS enhancements through analysis of new payloads or enhancements to elaborate new requirements, defining contractor tasks, contributing to flight readiness certification coordinating all GS external interfaces with17 interconnected sites the Columbus Ground segment, being dispersed, requires continuous coordination to ensure services are received and provided as needed maintaining a strong level of nonclassified security across its GS by supervising implementation and enforcement of security practices across the ISS GS, through the Security Control Board and security consultancy contract supervising work done by the IT Team to support the various systems, infrastructure and operations at the EAC monitoring the ageing baseline of the Columbus GS, performing risk analysis and defining mitigation and evolution plans to keep the GS operational through to end of programme contributing to elaboration of requirements and development of GS systems in support of exploration missions and EACdeveloped analogues The postholder will be responsible for managing a team, its staff resources and activities. Technical competencies Knowledge of large operations and associated software systems, preferably spacebased Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Experience in development and maintenance of ground infrastructure andor software systems Architecture of ground stations dedicated to space mission support General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Experience in ESA procurement processes and contract management as well as applied negotiation skills Leadership Competencies Driving performance Developing motivating people Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Strategic vision business context Acting as a role model Leading change Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Relationship Management Results Orientation Education Engineering degree Masters level. Additional requirements The postholder will have to be able to act as ground system architect, to ensure inner coherence of the Ground Segment and coherence with onboard elements. Applicants should have a good knowledge of spacebased operations and associated hardware andor software systems, preferably in the ISS Programme context, plus a sound understanding of the specific requirements, complexities and limitations of the ISS Ground Segment environment including security aspects and a good knowledge of currentfuture solutions and systems for the GS architecture and systems. Candidates should have relevant experience in the management of ground segment systems related to the ISS. Due to the works interdisciplinary nature, the postholder will be expected to establish and maintain good working relationships and networks with experts, inside and outside the Directorate, from other related disciplines. Experience of dealing with international partners and European national agencies is required. Previous people management experience is an asset, as is experience in an international environment i.e. outside ones home country and in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities. 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 10 May 2018. 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. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Both locations are suitable the final decision will be taken together with the selected candidate. Apply HERE

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DSI Ground Segment Engineer

2018-04-26 14:25:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you. Package description Full details on application Main responsibilities The post holder will manage projects in the context of Earth Observation, in a dynamic and international environment in particular She should be able to do Technical coordination of Data Processing projects including the following activities o Operational Technical support for EO data processing. o Anomaly management and resolution. o Technical coordination day to day management. o Team subcontractor management. o Schedule and cost management and coordination. Put in place all proactivity measure to ensure smooth service execution, showing to work towards the objectives of the activity and not simply to the letter of the contract. Establish and maintain the required interfaces with Customer , Consortium partners and third party Providers. InstantiateUpdate the Project Management Plan. Ensure generation of the documented Operational Procedures for the Service. Collect all inputs and prepare the Project Reports. Prepare, schedule, organise and execute the Project Meetings and Reviews. Handle any Specific Project Anomaly andor deviation, interfacing with Customer. Management and Execution of the Risk Management Process. Ensure the timely production and delivery of all project deliverables. o Coordinate the deliverables preparation and delivery. o Ensure conformance to Customer deliverables procedures. o Managecoordinate the review and acceptance of the deliverables. Prepare and conduct a final presentation of the project. Ensure clean closure of the project. Ideal candidate PREREQUISITES Good Knowledge of Payload Data Ground Segments Have at least 5 years experience in working in similar environments. Have collaborated with ESA worked in projects with ESA Possess excellent communication skills Important value added are considered Scientific background in at least one of the EO missions Understanding of Earth Observation data products Understanding in Earth Observation production chain SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS In addition, the candidate shall have Very good customer liaison capability Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution Teamwork teamplayer spirit Be able to coordinate and manage international teams C50 Take full responsibility for the successful conclusion of the projects Have a dynamic outlook and be success oriented Candidates should be fluent in English and have good writing and communication skills Availability to travel within Europe to attend meetings Applicants must hold the correct documentation and permits to work in Italy Preference will be given to candidates within Categoria Protetta Law 6899 or registered in lista di mobilit. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 60,000 employees worldwide.

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2019 Toyota Avalon Review: Breathing Life Into the Sedan Segment

2018-04-25 21:30:33| Extremetech

The new Avalon is bigger, quieter, smoother, and sportier. The hybrid costs just $1,000 more. And Toyota finally warms to Apple CarPlay, but not Android Auto. The post 2019 Toyota Avalon Review: Breathing Life Into the Sedan Segment appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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Ground Segment Engineer

2018-04-23 14:24:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 040 You will have the opportunity to carry out tasks which support activities related to initially Phase B followed by phases CID of the EPSSG Programme in the area of ground segment engineering. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Analysis of the EPSSG system requirements and contribution to the definition of the Ground Segment Requirements and subsystems requirements specification, taking into account the available services provided by MultiMission Elements and the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and element, promoting and ensuring the implementation of the Ground Segment reference architecture and maintainability requirements and standards defined by TSS for the future programmes. Definition of the EPSSG system architecture and interfaces between the EPSSG elements, the MultiMission Elements and reused elements Contribution to the generation of System Design Documents and Interface Control Documents Support the generation of IV V related concepts and documents, including integration and verification plans and preliminary verification control documents. Support to the preparation of, and participation in, phase reviews at system, ground segment system and element level. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline You have at least 5 years of experience in full lifecycle development i.e. requirements specifications, architectural design, implementation and IV V for ground segments developed preferably in the area of 247 operational remote sensing satellites You have at least 5 years of experience of ground segments which are designed and developed taking advantage of the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements You have at least 5 years of System Engineering practices and experience on AIV specification and planning for large and complex satellite ground segments, preferably for remote sensing spacecrafts. You are fluent in English. The following skills would be highly desirable Ground Segment and SC Monitoring and Control systems, preferably based on SCOS2000 product. Nearrealtime data processing data circulation Archive systems Nearreal time data dissemination. System architectural design with the support of modelling and design tools e.g. Core8 or Enterprise Architect Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools e.g. DOORS Configuration Control processes and tools Familiarity with the ECSS standards. 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 21052018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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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