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Consultancy Support for EPSSG System Test Tools Test Data 1413008
2014-01-08 18:34:40| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Consultancy Support for EPSSG System Test Tools Test Data 1413008 Job Description The activities performed by the keyperson will be an input for the overall System and ground segment VV activities. The keyperson will typically be involved in tasks related to test tools test data, with focus on tools data required for VV of instrument data processing chains. Tools can serve for example the purpose of test data generation manipulation reformatting, test data injection into the ground segment and test data collection analysis. Typical tasks include Identification of the suite of test tools and test data required to support VV activities, and definition of development procurement approach and associated planning. Preparation of User Requirement Documents, Statements of Work, etc., as needed as input for development andor procurement activities. Support for inhouse development and validation of test tools and their maintenance. Support for procurements of test tools test data, including the analysis of received deliverables and attending acceptance tests. Support for acceptance of test tools test data provided by partners. Simulation of test data sets for VV using available tools compilation of test data sets using real data from satellite instrument onground tests or inorbit operation. In case of tools to be connected to the ground segment, input for the specification and test of relevant interfaces. Support for configuration management of tools test data sets, using applicable EUMETSAT processes. Operation of the tools, or support for it, when used for system and ground segment VV activities. Contributions to the analysis of test results and the preparation of test reports. In addition the keyperson will be involved in some more general tasks Participation in relevant internal and external meetings. Regular review of System level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses, to identify information of importance for test tools test data. In addition, and with the same aim, analysis of documents provided by other teams in EUMETSAT and by external partners. Support for the preparation of documentation for System level reviews, during the covered period the System Requirements Review and Preliminary Design Review. Some activities will involve interactions with other teams, primarily in the LEO division, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. Required Skills and Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, physics or equivalent. At least 5 years of general experience with the development of onground processing of data from satellite instruments for Earth observation. At least 5 years of direct involvement in VV activities for instrument processing chains, including production of test tools and of test data. At least 5 years of experience with software specification, design and development and relevant standards. Very good skills in higher programming languages, such as Fortran, CC, Java. The keyperson shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 10 February 2014 Start of Work 01 March 2014 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 Germany. 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 10 February 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Consultancy Support for Ground Segment Engineering 1413001
2014-01-08 02:36:41| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Consultancy Support for Ground Segment Engineering 1413001 Job Description EUMETSAT ground segments typically consist of TTC and payload acquisition ground stations, mission control systems, data processing and archiving facilities, data dissemination facilities and the associated network elements. The Consultant will carry out tasks which support activities related to initially Phase B followed by phases CD of the EPSSG Programme in the area of ground segment engineering. In the role of support to the development of EPSSG Ground Segment, the tasks of the Consultant shall 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 IVV 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. In the performance of these tasks, the Consultant shall comply with the applicable rules of the EUMETSAT Directory of Instructions DI and the EUMETSAT Management System EMS, the applicable organisational and divisional management standards, and also with the relevant working practices and procedures as well as the organisational and divisional documentation management procedures. The set of applicable rules and working practice to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available at start of the duties in EUMETSAT. The tasks to be assigned to the Consultant will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. At least five years experience in the following areas Experience in full lifecycle development i.e. requirements specifications, architectural design, implementation and IVV for ground segments developed preferably in the area of 247 operational remote sensing satellites Experience of ground segments which are designed and developed taking advantage of the reuse of existing generic infrastructure and functional elements System Engineering practices and experience on AIV specification and planning for large and complex satellite ground segments, preferably for remote sensing spacecrafts. The key person shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Ground Segment and SC Monitoring and Control systems, preferably based on SCOS 2000 product. Nearrealtimedataprocessingdatacirculation Archive systems Nearrealtimedatadissemination. Systemarchitecturaldesignwiththesupportofmodellinganddesigntoolse.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. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 16 January 2014 Start of Work 01 February 2014 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 Germany. 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 16 January 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Software and System Engineering Consultancy Support 1313107
2013-11-28 11:35:56| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Software and System Engineering Consultancy Support 1313107 Job Description The Key Person shall be responsible for software and system engineering tasks. In this area of work, the tasks will typically include Analysis of the operational requirements for the EARS EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service services Support to the definition and integration of the data handling and product processing systems for the new EARS services Technical liaison with the international partners providing the software packages for product processing of the satellite instrument data, including identification of test data and test environment Architectural and detailed design, implementation, testing and support of the EARS related software and applications Support the delivery of software externally developed, its installation, configuration and testing Support to the coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers supporting EARS Support to the definition of EARS system evolution activities. Coordination of their implementation with relevant EUMETSAT teams and external partners Preparation of design documentation and other relevant documentation Verification and validation of software and systems, including the preparation of test plans, test procedures, test data and test tools Support to the configuration management of the EARS systems Support to the maintenance and evolution of the operational EARS system, in particular in response to the availability of new versions of the operational product processing packages and other key software packages Preparation, validation and maintenance of EARS maintenance and operational procedures and technical documentation Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary Furthermore, the Key Person shall provide support to the operations of the EARS services. In this area of work the tasks will typically include Support the coordination and announcement of system changes to the operational system with the relevant teams in Operations and Services to Users Department and the Technical and Scientific Support Department. When relevant raise, investigate and coordinate the resolution of anomalies with appropriate modifications or developments Provide support and guidance to the relevant teams in the Operations and Services to Users Department, in particular regarding system operations and product processing aspects When relevant, provide User Service with information required by Users about services, including documentation and replies to User queries. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Experience of software development, operation or maintenance in real time systems, objectoriented design methodology and be very familiar with software development standards. Significant work experience in the Linux and UNIX SVR4 SUN Solaris, IBM AIX Operating System environments, and should be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with networking, distributed applications, TCPIP services and Web services. At least 3 years of experience with design, development and integration of operational ground systems providing 24 x 7 services In depth knowledge of and experience with the Java programming language In depth knowledge of Linux operating system scripting languages, preferable PERL, KSHCSH and bash In depth knowledge of XML In depth knowledge of the development and maintenance of web interfaces and services using Tomcat and Apache in a UNIX environment Source Code control system, preferably SubVersion Configuration Control Formalised Software Testing System verification and validation The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and obtain a system overview. Good communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances. SheHe should be used to working proactively within a small team, being able to work with the minimum of supervision. The variety of the tasks and the scope and complexity of the systems to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The ability to perform under very high workloads and adapt to a rapidly changing environment is essential, conducting all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner and working calmly and correctly under stress. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience CC experience in a UNIX environment Java Message Service based software developments Web based wide area data distribution Software deployment and maintenance for systems with a geographical diversity The provision of realtime data services Scheduling systems Writing of formal technical documentation Processing of satellite sounder, imager or scatterometer observations Familiarity with the data formats used for Direct Readout by the NOAA and EUMETSAT polar orbiting satellites Communication networks Experience with interface design. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 06 January 2014 Start of Work 01 April 2014 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 Germany. 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 06 January 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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AMV Support Consultancy 1313101
2013-11-26 14:37:03| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. AMV Support Consultancy 1313101 Job Description This document constitutes the Statement of Work SOW for consultancy support for a Meteorological Product Software Engineer Geostationary and low orbit Systems required as part of the Routine Operations phases of the Meteosat Transition Programme MTP, the Meteosat Second Generation MSG and the EUMETSAT Polar System EPS programme. The support is also required for the preparation of the future Meteosat Third Generation MTG programme. The Key person shall work in the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP, supporting the routine operations of the MSG Meteorological Product Extraction Facility MPEF. In this facility, geophysical products level 2 , such as cloud, wind and radiance products, are produced operationally from METEOSAT data. These products are continuously generated and disseminated in near real time to the user community. The Key person will be involved in the implementation of updates to product algorithms of the MSG MPEF, as well as in developing supporting software tools as required. The key person shall be primarily responsible for the software that generates the MTP and MSG MPEF Atmospheric Motion Vector AMV products. This responsibility will in general include anomaly investigation and correction, algorithm enhancements and tuning, and collaborating with the operations engineers responsible for daytoday monitoring of the performance of the AMV product. Future activities will include improvements to algorithm performance, algorithm scalability, etc., based on the medium term product plans on improving MPEF for MTP and MSG and the preparation of the AMV algorithm for MTG. The last task will specifically include support to a prototype processor for MTG. Another wind product is generated from the EPS Metop satellites Polar Wind Product, where the Key person shall provide support in the area of product monitoring and algorithm updates. Within RSP, the key person will work in the team of the Atmospheric and Imaging Applications AIA in the group responsible for the scientific product development and implementation. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Algorithm software anomaly investigation and correction Design and implementation of algorithm enhancements or improvements Software feasibility analyses of proposed new product algorithms, or major algorithm upgrades Development of tools in support of product monitoring and product analysis, for example as part of MSG MPEF product validation testing Preparation of technical documents on product implementation issues Preparation of technical notes and reports as required Attendance at technical and RSPAIA team meetings as required The focus of these tasks will primarily be on the AMV products extracted from both geostationary and polar orbit systems however, there may tasks related to other products for which the work of the key person may be partially allocated. Required Skills and Experience University degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects. Minimum of three years experience of processing satellite or meteorological data. Specifically the Key person shall have Proven experience in the design, implementation, and testing of complex scientific algorithm software Proven experience of software development in C and Fortran in a UNIX environment Proven experience in software development using data visualisation and analysis tools e.g. IDL Experience in configuration control of software and data Sound knowledge and experience in the area of Atmospheric Motion Vectors extraction from satellite imagery, or experience with image processing algorithms in the area of feature identification and tracking would be a distinct advantage. Another distinct advantage would be experience in operational data processing. The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress, and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The Key person shall possess good interpersonal skills. Fluency in English. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 06 January 2014 Start of Work 01 April 2014 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 Germany. 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 06 January 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Consultancy Support on Data Processing Systems and Applications 1313096
2013-11-24 23:36:40| 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 EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Consultancy Support on Data Processing Systems and Applications 1313096 Job Description As member of the Data Processing Systems and Applications Group, the candidate will be providing engineering support to the EPSSG Ground Segment team in the frame of the EPSSG Preparatory Programme Phase B, with support expected to be extended to cover the complete development life cycle in the next phases of the Programme. In the detail, the candidate will support the following tasks Support to the definition of data processing concepts and their implications on Ground Segment interfaces and architecture Analysis of requirements and constraints imposed on Ground Segment data processing elements, including their impact and criticality Specification and maintenance of Ground Segment and lower level requirements in DOORS with associated traceability and verification methods, including the development of testing concepts and test scenarios Justification of requirements to be documented in the Ground Segment Design Justification File Maintenance of the functional and architectural model of Ground Segment data processing elements with the selected Model Based System Engineering MBSE methodology Contribution to the Ground Segment preliminary design definition to be documented in the Ground Segment Architectural Design Document Contribution to the Ground Segment Integration, Verification and Validation IVV approach definition for data processing elements Specification of Interface Requirements Documents IRDs Performance of tradeoffs to assess effectiveness, risks and costs of alternative architectural and technical solutions in the area of data processing Support to the compilation and maintenance of data processing engineering budgets such as data and products volumes, products generation timeliness Support to the procurement of Ground Segment data processing elements by advising on technical solutions proposed by the contractor and by reviewing documentation to confirm its compliance with the requirements Support to testing, integration and acceptance of Ground Segment data processing elements by reviewing testing documentation, managing procurement of test data where appropriate and evaluating coherence and adequacy of integration and system level tests. In addition, the key person will also be regularly involved in the following tasks requiring interaction and coordination with other teams at System and Ground Segment level Review of System, Space Segment and Ground Segment documentation dealing with requirements, concepts, algorithms and technical analyses of relevance for data processing Review of instrument data processing algorithms and calibration concepts defined by the Space Segment with emphasis on their implications on Ground Segment data processing concepts, interfaces and architecture Participation in formal reviews and technical meetings at System and Ground Segment level. In performing these tasks the key person shall comply with the EUMETSAT organisational and divisional rules, management standards and working practices. The set of applicable rules and working practices will be made available at start of the duties in EUMETSAT. Required Skills and Experience At least 5 years of experience in engineering of Ground Segment data processing elements for Earth Observation missions, including requirements specification, definition of interfaces, architecture and testing concepts At least 3 years of direct involvement in specification, design, development andor procurement of at least two of the following Ground Segment elements Processing infrastructure for Level 1 and Level 2 data processing Level 1 instrument data processors Frontend and L0 processing Fluency in English. Willing to work within a multidisciplinary and dynamic context in cooperation with other teams. The ability to maintain a system overview is essential. Heshe shall have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Desirable Skills and Experience Requirements management in DOORS Experience with formal system architectural modelling and design tools Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards Knowledge of Calibration Validation activities for Earth Observation products Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data and processor prototypes for Earth Observation missions. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 18 November 2013 Start of Work 01 April 2014 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 Germany. 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 18 November 2013 Learn more about us in Facebook
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