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Ground Support Systems Software Engineer

2014-06-24 10:39:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Ground Support Systems Software Engineer in the EGSE and Ground Systems Section, Software Systems Division, System, Software and InOrbit Demonstration Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The incumbent will report to the Head of the EGSE and Ground Systems Section. The Sections core activity consists in providing support to ESA programmes in the area of Electrical Ground Support Equipment EGSE, the development of simulation and modelling infrastructure, including verification test benches for functional verification, software verification and validation facilities, EGSE procurement and ground facilities software in general. The Section is also the focal point for the EGSE reference facilities and for managing the Simulation and Software Laboratory. The duties of this post will include providing technical expertise to ESA projects within the domain of ground support systems, including the development and procurement of EGSE systems, simulation and modelling infrastructure and software validation facilities participating in the evaluation of industrial proposals and in project reviews technical monitoring of industrial activities and development contracts, including verifying industrial outputs, reviews and acceptance providing technical expertise support to the European Ground System Common Core EGSCC development contract supporting the deployment of the European Ground System Common Core EGSCC into the new generation of EGSE and mission control systems used in ESA projects, in particular NEOSAT, Electra and the next generation of launchers participating in the definition and execution of the research programmes in the area of competence of the Section, in particular for EGSE systems, software verification and validation facilities, methods and tools for modelling, simulation and testing contributing to standardisation activities in the domain of ground support systems, e.g. CCSDS, ECSS, etc. contributing to the diffusion of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. The postholder may also be called upon to support other activities within the domain of competence. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in computer science andor in electrical engineering or similar, together with experience in ground support systems for functional verification e.g. EGSE system, SCOEs, software verification facilities. Extensive knowledge of modern software engineering and practical experience of implementing complex systems is required. Knowledge of spacecraft systems and space systems engineering would be an advantage. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment as well as being able to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. 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 21 July 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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Satellite Payload Systems Engineer

2014-06-18 23:41:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

As part of the systems engineering group, the satellite payload systems engineer will work in a multidisciplinary team defining the architecture and the performance of payloads for communication satellites. The work includes proposal effort, initial design and architecture tradeoffs, detailed analysis as well as integration and test of the full up payload. Role definition Perform payload budgeting, link analysis, design review preparation, advance system studies Define specification of RF hardware Repeater and active passive units, antennas Technical monitoring of major subcontractors Receivers, LTWTAs, Multiplexers Define DC RF harness design Provide support to mechanical layout Evaluate system RF test data Produce required technical documentation reports Produce verification matrix, AIT plans, test requirements Support inorbit test activities General requirements B.Sc in electrical engineering and 35 years minimum experience in Communications Satellite Payloads in the satellite industry RF design background Analogue Communications System design skills including simulations Knowledge of digitals systems

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Carrier Module Systems Engineer

2014-05-09 18:39:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Carrier Module Systems Engineer in the ExoMars Project Division, Projects Department, Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The ExoMars Project Division manages two missions planned for launch in the 2016 and 2018 Mars planetary transfer windows. This post will be primarily concerned with the second mission, currently planned for launch in 2018. The Carrier Module Systems Engineer is responsible for all system aspects related to the Carrier Module System, which will transport the Russianprovided Descent Module, carrying the ESA Rover Module, to Mars, where it will separate prior to entry. The Carrier Module Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the coherence of a complex system with many technical, operational and organisational interfaces. The Carrier Module Systems Engineer will report to the ExoMars System and Orbiter Module Manager and will assist in the implementation of the 2018 Mission System, in accordance with the approved interface budgets and schedule requirements. The postholders areas of responsibility, which lie within the project guidelines and constraints, include establishing the Carrier Module System functional architecture and maintaining the requirements associated with the functional elements and interfaces monitoring Carrier Module System budgets and ensuring that Carrier Module design and performance are compatible with the agreed interfaces with the Launcher and Descent Modules within the Spacecraft Composite monitoring the technical interfaces between the European industrial team and the project team located at RoscosmosLavochkin developing and maintaining, in close cooperation with the ExoMars Payload and Assembly Integration Verification AIV Manager, the verification of the Carrier Module design and flight hardwaresoftware monitoring the technical progress and milestones of the Carrier Module industrial contracts, ensuring that technical and programmatic issues are identified and reported to the System and Orbiter Module Manager in a timely manner ensuring, in cooperation with the ExoMars Product Assurance and Safety Office, that proper Product Assurance practices are applied during the manufacturing, test and integration phases participating in Tender Evaluation Boards and Project Reviews participating in and providing support to other areas of the Project where experience can be applied. The Carrier Module Systems Engineer will be assisted by specialist engineers from the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC as well as available expertise within the project. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace engineering, with specialisation in a technical discipline such as mechanical or propulsion or electrical engineering. Experience in spacecraft flight is required and specific experience in the development of scientific spacecraft missions would be an asset. A demonstrated ability to apply a multidisciplinary approach in the context of a complex international multiteam environment is an important attribute for this post. Previous involvement in the development and verification of ESA spacecraft would also be considered an asset. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a resultsoriented approach to working in a complex project environment, as well as the clear capability to plan and organise tasks. Candidates must have good communications skills and a clear aptitude for working in a project team. 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 06 June 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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Systems Operations Engineer mf

2014-05-09 14:41:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

LSE Space is looking for an experienced Systems OperationsEngineer mf for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. Within the EUMETSAT Operations Department, the RealTime Services and System Operations RSO Division is responsible for the endtoend system and mission operations, including ground stations, data and product processing, communications, and dissemination of the data and products to users. RSO also supports the Flight Operations Division FLO in space system flight operations, as well as mission analysis and mission control. The position shall contribute with particular focus on realtime endtoend mission operations and the systems required to support them. This includes communications networks, operational infrastructure, control room layout, as well as interfacing to FLO as part of the overall system and spacecraft operations. The post is required for the routine operations phases of the MSG and EPS systems, and to support the preparation of future missions. As a member of RSO, the Key Person shall provide support to the development and operation of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS, as well as their evolution. Main duties will include the support to System operations in a realtime operations environment Endtoend operations monitoring Communications systems operations Infrastructure operations and evolution including control centre definition and redesign upgrades, and system operations configuration management Business Continuity maintenance of the Operations Evacuation Control Room evolution of BackUp Operations Sites... Multimission operations, including Storage Network Infrastructure SNI GENERIC EVENT MONITORING SYSTEM SYSTEM MONITORING AND REPORTING TOOL System Evolutions for existing and new programs Manual and Automated system and satellite operations including planning and scheduling. The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the LEO GEO ground segments, as well as their evolution to include new programs and system operations. The Key Person will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to system operations and the interfaces of the key systems within the ground segment, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. As part of the operations evolution, the key person will be responsible for the redesign and evolution of the control rooms to support existing and new programs, in an ergonomic and space efficient manner, using the latest industry proven infrastructure and operational considerations. The Key Person will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the MSG System, and the EPS CGS and OGS, particularly in the areas of system monitoring control and data flows. The Key Person will review any planned changes to the system configurations for LEO and GEO ground segments, and support the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine system and ground segment operations. The Key Person will provide support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs e.g. MetopC and MSG4, and for future operational programs now in development including Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. The key person will interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade. The Key Person will perform the following routine operations tasks Definition and maintenance of system operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison with the ground segment facility operations teams and system operations analysts to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission operations through procedure and operations guide updates, configuration changes, database or user interface changes etc. Interface with the systems maintenance teams and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as system operations engineer, on an as needed basis. This will be coordinated through the normal oncall process Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in technical meetings, formal reviews, and scheduling and planning meetings Processing of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of system upgrades and evolutions, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. Qualifications Experience Required Sound experience of system operations in a realtime spacecraft operations environment Proven experience in the operation of spacecraft control systems Good experience of control room architectures and ergonomics Experience of communications systems operations Work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of ground segment systems. Experience of the following would be a distinct advantage Extensive experience at least three years in the definition, development, integration and acceptance testing of mission data systems Experience in business continuity techniques and associated system operations Extensive experience at least three years in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Windows Linux operating systems leading a small team of engineers. 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 until 5th June 2014.

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Space Systems Product Assurance Engineer

2014-05-08 15:44:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Overall Purpose of the Job Product Assurance to support the delivery of space system hardware programmes and to support the quality requirements of the Space UK business Key Accountabilities The coordination and monitoring of quality control activities relating to space hardware assembly, integration and testing, to ensure that products comply with defined standards and that customer product specifications are met. Provide PA engineering inputs into the full project lifecycle from bid stage through to final delivery and design processes Ensure quality activities are operated in compliance with the procedures contained in the Quality Manual and to ensure their effectiveness Provide regular analytical feedback of information on internal and external nonconforming products to the appropriate departments and to ensure that correctivepreventive action is timely and effective Review and authorise release documentation Take a leading role in review activities test reviews, design reviews etc. Support the development and maintenance of a total quality system, such that the Space UK business unit reaches customer audit expectations Active participation in internal and third party audits Challenges Perform inspections onsite and at thirdparty test facilities Ensure that the inspection methods and practices that are implemented are effective Ensure the inspection status of build and test activities is maintained Liaise with the Configuration Manager, and review and authorise release of items under configuration control Help establish a robust quality operation within the business Person Specification Essential Education, Qualifications and Training Degree qualified or equivalent in engineering or technical sciences Experience in Product Assurance and Quality Assurance, preferably in the space industry The ability to work with minimum supervision, able to work in a multinational environment, work closely in teams and have good written and oral presentations skills Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Operate and ensure compliance with ESAECSS approved product and quality assurance systems Practical experience of space hardware build and test programmes Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements Logical approach to problem solving Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements Work closely with the project teams, offering flexibility in work location and hours Problem solving and uses own innovative Good Team worker Effective communicator Tenacious Desirable Criteria Knowledge of ESA ECSS processes and procedures ISO9001 would also be desirable

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