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Spacecraft Operations Manager

2014-10-17 16:06:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA is currently recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Manager to support the Galileo LEOPs at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM is responsible for the definition, implementation and execution of all mission operations activities. He will be assigned to one or more GALILEO LEOP Soyuz launch andor Ariane 5 launch either as lead SOM or as a deputy SOM. The scope of work will include Requirements definition for operational facilities and software, operations preparation, generation and validation of Flight Operation Procedures, LEOP operations timeline, operational databases, displays and onboard software maintenance tool and procedures Directly involved in the operational decision making in the event that spacecraft anomalies occur Very close cooperations with the GALILEO LEOP Service Manager, with the other ESOC and CNES SOM and the GALILEO Flight Operations Directors Strong interactions and interfacing with flight dynamics, mission data system, ground station and simulations teams Close cooperation with GCCD GALILEO Control Centre responsible for the GALILEO constellation operations to which the spacecraft are handed over after the completion of the LEOP Frequent interactions and interfacing with the GALILEO Project Office GPO team and SC Prime Contractor OHB team Responsible for execution of spacecraft operations, onboard software maintenance, inorbit mission evaluations and preparation and execution of System Compatibility Test Campaign SCTC activities Assessment of spacecraft and or mission changes and of their impact on the operational organisation and or products, implementation and validation of such changes In charge of ensuring operational readiness of the Flight Control Team shift Spacecraft Operations Engineers and Spacecraft Controllers under its leadership and responsible for timely provision of the inputs required relevant to the SOM service for the GALILEO LEOP reviews Operational Validation Readiness Review, Operations Readiness Review. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in engineering or equivalent diploma At least 10 years of experience in spacecraft design, system engineering, and spacecraft operations operations preparations and operations execution Experience in team leadership motivation, trainingcoaching, stress management, negotiation, etc Experience dealing with external interfaces Experience with flight operations procedures development using MOIS Experience using a SCOS 2000 based mission control system Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Ability to multitask efficiently, working on multiple activities and multiple subsystems Strong Ground Segment knowledge at system level Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat In depth knowledge of ESA PUS standard Fluent English level both spoken and written. The following skills would be highly desirable Knowledge of GALILEO spacecraft IOV or FOC will be an asset Familiarity with medium Earth orbit satellites Fluent in French will be an advantage. 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 10112014. Preference will be given to candidates having a valid EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA 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, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.

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Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo

2014-10-16 19:06:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo, based at the European Space Agency, Darmstadt, Germany Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently looking for a Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo. Tasks and Responsibilities The Spacecraft Operations Manager SOM is responsible for the definition, implementation and execution of all mission operations activities. The key persons responsibilities encompass the requirements definition for operational facilities and software, operations preparation, generation and validation of Flight Operation Procedures, LEOP operations timeline, operational databases, displays and onboard software maintenance tool and procedures. The SOM is also responsible for execution of spacecraft operations, onboard software maintenance and inorbit mission evaluations and preparation and execution of System Compatibility Test Campaign SCTC activities. The SOM is also directly involved in the operational decision making in the event that spacecraft anomalies occur. The operational facilities, tools and products required to support a GALILEO LEOP SOYUZ have already been developed and operationally validated with the 1st GALILEO FOC LEOP Aug2014, as a consequence the activity of the key person will mainly focus on preventive and corrective maintenance of the operations facilities, tools and products, and on preparation and execution of LEOP. GALILEO LEOP are conducted alternatively from ESOC Control Centre and CNES Control Centre Toulouse. Each shift is composed of a mixed team i.e. team members from ESOC and CNES. The duration between 2 LEOP is either 3months if the next launch is a SOYUZ Launch 2 spacecraft or 6 months if the next launch is an ARIANE5 launch 4 spacecraft. For each SOYUZ LEOP 2 SOM out of a pool of 4 will be assigned one out of 2 from ESOC, one out of 2 from CNES. For an ARIANE5 LEOP, all 4 SOMs 2 from ESOC and 2 from CNES will be in charge of LEOP operations execution The SOM will be assigned to one or more GALILEO LEOP either as lead SOM or as a deputy SOM. For the LEOP to which the SOM has been assigned, the SOM will be responsible with its CNES counterpart for ensuring The readiness of the operations tools and products required to execute the operations The operational readiness of the Flight Control Team shift Spacecraft Operations Engineers and Spacecraft Controllers under its leadership Timely provision of the inputs required relevant to the SOM service for the GALILEO LEOP reviews Operational Validation Readiness Review, Operations Readiness Review Execution of the LEOP, including supporting the Flight Operations Director for investigation and recovery of inflight anomalies Timely production and release of the LEOP operations report. In the assigned period the 1st LEOP to be supported by the SOM will be operated from CNES control Centre. The current baseline is that GALILEO LEOP are SOYUZ LEOP dual spacecraft, however it is expected that during the support period an ARIANE5 LEOP quadruple spacecraft will have to be prepared and executed. The present planning targets for the next LEOP to either A SOYUZ LEOP not earlier than NET endFeb2015 An ARIANE5 LEOP before mid2015. When not assigned to a specific LEOP the key person shall ensure that the preventive and corrective maintenance of the operations organisation and products. In particular this requires assessment of spacecraft and or mission changes and of their impact on the operational organisation and or products, implementation and validation of such changes. Requirements Essentials In depth knowledge of ESA PUS standard. In depth knowledge of spacecraft design and spacecraft operations. Knowledge of GALILEO spacecraft IOV or FOC will be an asset. Proven experience of using a SCOS 2000 based mission control system. Proven experience few years in providing Spacecraft Operations Engineering Services operations preparations and operations execution, LEOP experience will be an asset. In depth experience with flight operations procedures development using MOIS. Ground Segment knowledge at system level. Working language is English, fluent level both in spoken and written is mandatory, French knowledge will be an asset. Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Desirables Relevant experience in team leadership motivation, trainingcoaching, stress management, negotiation, etc. Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems. Some experience dealing with external interfaces. Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat. Familiarity with medium Earth orbit satellites. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Spacecraft Operations Manager for Galileo Reference G014243OD8 Application closing date 14.11.14 Start date 01.01.15 with if possible 1 month familiarisation prior to start Service duration 01.07.2015 with possible extension

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Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Manager

2014-09-24 11:41:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Manager Location Darmstadt, Germany EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT will also operate on behalf of the European Union Copernicus satellites and instruments Sentinel3, Sentinel4, Sentinel5 and Sentinel6 to provide data and support services to the Copernicus marine, atmospheric composition and climate change monitoring information services and to Copernicus users As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Duration of Initial Contract The initial contract will be of 4 years duration. The appointment may be extended, subject to programme requirements and individual performance. Subsequent contracts may have a maximum duration of 5 years at each review. Please note that appointment is subject to the signature of the Copernicus Delegation Agreement between EUMETSAT and the European Commission foreseen in 2014. Background The Copernicus Sentinel3 S3 Spacecraft Operations Manager leads the Copernicus Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Team within the Flight Operations FLO Division of the Operations and Services to Users Department. Heshe will take a leading role in all activities related to the preparation for and execution of inorbit operations of the Sentinel3A satellite, and in preparatory activities for the launch and operations of the recurrent Sentinel3 satellites Sentinel3B, C. Duties The main duties of the post will be to Assume responsibility for the conduct of routine operations of the S3 space segment Lead a team of spacecraft operations engineers and analysts focussing on ensuring and improving the robustness of satellite and related ground system operations Define, implement, and maintain S3 satellite system operations, planning and reporting and operations engineering processes within the satellite operations team Chair daily S3 operations briefings, the daily Anomaly Review Board and Configuration Management Board process Manage the S3 Operations Controller team service contract at the operational and technical service level Ensure the adequacy of tools, databases, configurations and documentation to support satellite operations and their interfaces with the overall system operations, including the satellite simulator and onboard software maintenance tools Initiate and coordinate operations rehearsals and ensure adequacy of training provided to the satellite team personnel and the supporting analysts controllers Define and manage the operational aspects of the Sentinel3 industrial support contract during routine operations Participate in the management of the inorbit operations and operations preparation of the S3 satellites in all mission phases Coordinate special satellite operations phases, activities and incident reviews, in close collaboration with satellite and subsystem operations engineers Assist in the provision of training to EUMETSAT Mission Control Centre operations personnel Support other LEO mission preparations activities as required. Qualifications University degree in a relevant discipline. Skills and Experience Proven management capabilities in a similar position At least ten years professional experience in the field of low Earth orbit satellite operations, gained in the development, integration or operation of an Earth Observation space system Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues, coupled with good teamworking and organisational skills Good interpersonal skills are required, with a proven ability to work both as part of a team, and to lead a team. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have a working knowledge of French. Closing date 12 October 2014 Interviews are tentatively scheduled for week 472014. Applications in English or French should be sent via our online form attaching curriculum vitae and covering letter quoting Reference VN1434 at www.eumetsat.int This post is graded A3A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 6,392 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. EUMETSAT does not operate a nationality quota system but, in recruiting Staff members, the geographical distribution will be taken into account. Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques

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Galileo Control Centre Operations Manager

2014-09-16 18:38:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Galileo Control Centre Operations Manager in the Galileo Constellation Operations Unit, Galileo Operations Procurement Service, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands with resident assignment to the Galileo Control Centre in Oberpfaffenhofen Germany. DUTIES Reporting to the Head of Unit, the Manager will be the ESA operations authority at the Galileo Control Centre GCC following spacecraft command control handover, responsible for the preparation and execution of routine Galileo spacecraft operations in support of service provision. The postholder will in particular be responsible for evaluating the status of the Galileo constellation operations and early service provision, interfacing the Galileo Operations Services Contractor for ensuring the preparation and execution of operations and service plans assessing, in the case of major contingencies, whether the mission objectives can be met or assisting with declaring the mission impacted if required coordinating with that Contractor the implementation of the mission rules for handling the Galileo navigation message and managing the early services defining, in coordination with the Contractor, the priorities for resolution of anomalies, following the relevant ESA mission rules participating in spacecraft anomaly review boards, supporting the evaluation and authorisation of any recovery action required contributing to ESA operations system management board longterm planning activities by providing inputs and evaluations on constellation, mission and systemrelated operations supporting the evaluation of the GCC operations processes and organisation, providing recommendations on improvement participating on Galileorelated review panels, evaluations boards as required. This work requires frequent travel within Europe and interaction with industry representatives at all levels. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, together with proven sound professional experience of the deployment and operations of spacebased applications. Candidates should be systemminded and able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Furthermore, they should show a high level of selfmotivation and discipline, and be resultsoriented. Experience with satellite navigation systems e.g. GPS, Galileo is considered an asset. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 14 October 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first 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.

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