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NASA Makes New Discovery With 22-Year-Old Galileo Data From Ganymede

2018-05-02 21:01:58| Extremetech

NASA researchers have gone over telemetry from a 1996 Ganymede flyby in order to analyze some data that sat ignored all these years. The post NASA Makes New Discovery With 22-Year-Old Galileo Data From Ganymede appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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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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Galileo Service and Operations Support

2018-04-27 13:24:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 043 You will have the opportunity to support preparation and followup activities for Galileo services provision and the consolidation of the operational processes. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Galileo operations and service provision concept Contribute to the elaboration of the Galileo Operations Concept, including the use of the Galileo Control Centres GCC Technical followup of operation processes Support transition from current Galileo FOC operations to new service operator migration scenarios analysis, operations transition plans Support the followup of the current Galileo operations contract between ESA and the incumbent operator and assess changes impact on GSOp baseline Galileo service preparation and provision Review KPIs definition versus liability and performance monitoring capability, including the definition of tools and review the approach to validation Define the approach to operational validation of major releases Support Timing Service and Geodetic Reference Service validation Update, elaborate and review asset management strategy and utilisation plan contribute GSA internal processes related to asset management definition Ground Operations Contribute to the Galileo GCC Operations Concept document Ensure consistency of technical and operations requirements baseline during ground segment evolution process specify and verify elements functions following changes, troubleshooting and validation activities Define and analyse the relevant KPIs, Analyse the operations changes baseline configuration changes or deviations, operation processes evolutions and services provision transitions Initial Services preparation support Followup consolidation of processes and operational interfaces between the EC, ESA, GSA, CNES and other parties as required Update of documentation of processes, procedures and interfaces in the Galileo operations documentation Followup in the initial phase the initial services implementation and validation activities, analysing the related key performance indicators KPIs Followup of the initial services operations phase. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have University degree in an Engineering discipline. You have at least 5 years of experience within Galileo Operation activities You have knowledge and understanding of the Galileo Operations and service provisions You have knowledge of Galileo Ground Operations. At least level C1 in English understanding, writing and speaking. 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 11052018. 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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GALILEO AIV Engineer

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

Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESTEC in Noordwijk in The Netherlands. GALILEO AIV Engineer 1823020 Job Description We are looking for an AIV Engineer to support the Galileo Ground Mission Segment at our client, ESTEC. A listing of some of your tasks include Follow up of activities for deployed infrastructure Support the ARB Anomaly Review Board and System NRBs in all aspects related to anomalies or NCRs from GMS, including Follow up of the actions allocated to the different stakeholders Ground Segment, OPS, System, ILS Check of the status of the Anomaly Reports ARs including their closure by successful test by OPS operational validation, see below Follow up and evaluation of workarounds proposed by Segment prime while anomalies are being corrected see below Support the GCC CCBs Change Control Board, including Follow up of the configuration of the deployed ground segment in both OPE and VAL chains Maintenance of a CCR Configuration Change Request dashboard for OPE and VAL Chains with the updated status of implementation Contribute to various reporting to upper management on status of GMS, AIV and infrastructure deployed in GCCs and remote sites. GMS AIV AIV Engineering Review AIV documentation AIV Plans, RVMs, Test Cases Follow up of GMS Segment Tests Review and acceptance of Test Procedures Support TRRs and ensure that planned testing is correct in terms of qualification objectives, configuration, and adequacy of the Test Procedures. Decide on gonogo for start of formal testing based on those criteria Contribute to Segment Qualification by providing confirmation that requirements have been correctly verified by the test runs followup of nonconformances found during test, and prepare inputs for the relevant NRBs. followup of nonregression test campaigns and repetition of tests to maintain qualification credits Support delivery of new releases of the Segment DRB Delivery Review Board by Support to System Verification Activities Ground Segment Integration including Mission Planning System Functional Tests Tests of External Interfaces SCTC System Compatibility Test Campaigns Secure IOT SIOT and SV Introduction tests Event Centralization tests Liaison with OPS Follow up of OPS validation activities in VAL Chain Follow up of OPS activities in OPE Chain Coordination with OPS to facilitate GMS L2 maintenance in OPE Chain Ensure anomaly reports and limitations are properly followed up by the ground segment contractor Required Skills and Experience Experience in development and verification of large distributed ground segments Satellite Navigation Fluency in English, both in speech and writing, with excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills Selfmotivation, ability to work in international teams distributed throughout Europe Good knowledge of operational environment and of needs of operators Experience at system level, System thinking Ability to present ongoing work and issues Ability to write technical reports reflecting the performed tests and the associated results. Proven experiences with UNIXLINUX, RT OS and IP networks, HTTPS, FTP, UDP and SNMP. MS Office Tools Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, VISIO, DOORS requirements management. Good communication skills and the capability to manage complex and potentially stressful tasks. Good practical and analytical skills are also required. Demonstrated proactivity and problemsolving attitude are essential. Capability for frequent travelling within Europe. Desirable Skills and Experience Familiarity with satellite control systems, in particular SCOS2000. Some experience dealing with security environments. The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. Work Location Noordwijk, Netherlands Dates Application Deadline 03 May 2018 Start of Work June 2018 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in the Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 03 May 2018 Learn more about us in Facebook

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