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Increase Transponder Use Will Enable Growth In The Global Fixed Satellite Service Market From 2014 To 2018

2014-09-26 11:24:53| rfglobalnet Home Page

An FSS is a type of satellite service that uses geosynchronous satellites for broadcasting purposes such as TV and radio, telecommunications and satellite communication used by government and military organizations. The satellites used for FSS have a low power output and they require larger dish-style antennas for reception.

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Satellite Application Facilities Engineer

2014-09-26 02:42:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies. We are looking to further enhance our team by Satellite Application Facilities SAF Engineering Support to PRS Division You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The Consultant shall accomplish the following tasks Engineering Support Tasks Task 1 SAF Network Management Review Support The SAF Network Management supports the overall SAF Review processes, for all development oriented SAF Reviews, SAF Network Management being responsible for the timely and effective initiation, preparation and conduction of these review. Task 1.1To support the organisation of the SAF reviews related to the evolution of SAF products or operational chains already in operations Task 1.2To support the organisation of the SAF reviews related to the development of new SAF products or operational chains, in particular in relation to the implementation of requirements related to the new satellite programmes in development and in particular MTG and EPSSG Task 1.3To act, if requested, as secretary of SAF Reviews. Task 2 Support to followon of new SAF Developments For new SAF developments there is a need to properly follow the progress of the related life cycles and to ensure that new products or operational chains are properly verifiedvalidated. Task 2.1Support the activities for the followon of new SAF Developments, including evolution of requirements, evolution of design and interfaces, with respect to baseline plans. In this respect, the Contractor will support the analysis and assessment of requirements, design, interface documentation and related plans. Task 2.2Support the establishment and maintenance of the technical baseline Requirements, Design, VV of each SAF, including generation of synthesis elements to be made available via InternetExtranet. Task 2.3Support the supervision and assessment of SAF Verification and Validation activities for all new productsoperational chains, in particular in terms of o Evaluation of the test progress of the SAF with respect to Client Multi Mission Elements MME of the Ground Segment Dissemination and ArchivingRetrieval o Evaluation of the coherence of the SAFs Verification and Validation plans and Test Records with respect to the programme Verification and Validation approach of new satellite programmes in development o To control and perform the distribution to SAFs of Test Data related to new satellite programmes in development for use by SAFs for verification and validation purposed o To organise Verification Validation Results provided by SAFs for inclusion in the Verification Validation Files of the new programmes in development. Webbased SUPPORT TASKS Task 3 SAF Web Area maintenance The Client SAF Web Area encompasses a suite of webbased tools necessary to sup port PRS activities. Examples are common tool supporting the SAF Reviews and control of the SAF baseline. Such systems and tools need to be kept uptodate in line with progress of SAF developments. Task 3.1 Maintain, and refine the SAF Network Management Intranet and Extranet areas and related content Task 3.2 In particular, maintain and update the Client Webbased Review Support Tool based on the concept of Review Items Discrepancies, RIDs, according to needs of the SAF Network and other Client activities. Task 4 Maintenance of Web Content and Documentation Baseline The continuous evolution of the SAF Network requires systematic updates to the contents of related pages in addition to maintaining their coherence with the interlinked external web sites e.g. SAFs Leading Entities, relevant International Initiatives. This requires continuous cross checks between Client SAF Web pages and external pages. In addition, using the Client Web Site framework, the consultant shall support the conception of appropriate Web Pages allowing the retrieval the SAF Baseline as identified in Task 2 above. Task 4.1 Maintenance of Client SAFs Web Area contents Internet and Intra net Task 4.2Maintenance and Synchronisation of the archived Documentation Baseline with the related SAF Web sites Documentation Baseline Task 4.3 Ingestion of the related new documentation metadata into the supporting Database Task 4.4 Maintenance of the SAF System Architectural synthesis available through the Web Task 4.5Representation of PRS at crossorganisational Web Service related meetings. Task 5 Support the SAF Steering Group Meetings SAF Steering Groups meet nominally twice a year. A set of documents related to each Steering Group meeting is delivered by the SAF leading Entity concerns. The SAF Web Extranet will be used to support these activities by providing the access of the documentation that is relevant to each Steering Group meeting. Task 5 Maintenance of SAF Web pages supporting SAFs Steering Groups and al lowing access to relevant documentation. Task 6 Maintain the SAF FTP Server A dedicated FTP Server is available for the exchange of documentation between the SAFs and Client. This FTP server supports specific SAF reviews and also a dedicated documentation exchange during different phases of a SAF project. Task 6 Maintenance of the SAF FTP Server and its dedicated directories. Your Profile As a minimum, the consultant shall have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent, and a proven experience and skills as specified hereafter. Experience Mandatory Knowledge in Ground Segment Engineering lifecycles Experience in Project Reviews Organisation and conduction Experience in requirements definition and traceability Knowledge in engineering standard used in Ground Segment Development as ECSS Extensive experience in WEB application in designing, implementing and maintaining web content and services in Internet, Intranet and Extranet systems across distributed web sites Experience in using Web Contents Management Systems. Technology Skills for the WEB activities Mandatory Extensive experience in PHPJavaScriptHTML Experience in Relational Database e.g Oracle and metadata management for documentation system based on the extranet. Complementary Experience Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following will be considered as an advantage For the Engineering Support Tasks Basic knowledge of Project Planning particularly in Space Projects or other large, complex systems Configuration Control For the WEB Support Tasks Use of Web Collaboration Tools Knowledge of Internet technical and organisational aspects, internetworking concepts and architectures, classical Internet applications e.g. FTP, SMTP, NNTP Experience in Graphic Tools e.g., Photoshop Flash development experience Knowledge in XML The Client is ISO 9000 certified, so experience of working in an ISOcertified environment would be appreciated. The consultant shall have good personal communication skills oral and writing to interact with Client groupsstaff responsible for content generation, andor for providing requirements for new applications. The working language for the position is English and therefore consultants must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. For more detailed information about MOLTEK go to httpwww.moltek.com

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Satellite Payload Consultant

2014-09-25 18:40:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Our client is looking for a Satellite Payload Consultant to be resident in Kamakura Japan starting end of 2014. Qualification and Experience The Payload Consultant has over ten years of experience andhas extensive background in monitoring satellite payload programs including data review, problem resolution, review of issues and documentation, schedule assessment, and verification of manufacturers compliance to customer contracts including Statement of Work, Spacecraft Technical Specification, Product Assurance Plan and Integrated Test Plan. General The Payload Consultant will be Resident in the premises of the Satellite Manufacturer and will perform under the Client management certain engineering services as further described below in support of the procurement of the spacecraft and launch vehicle. The Payload Consultant will provide an adequate support during a thirteen months period. The Payload Consultant will provide oversight support of the Payload construction and test phase, including unit level, Communications Module level and spacecraft level activities. Spacecraft Payload Management The Payload Consultant will, under the Client Management, monitor the progress of the payload and system design, construction, and integration at the manufacturers facility. He will assess the manufacturers design, manufacturing processes, and quality practices and provide recommendations that result in the delivery of a more reliable payload. Special emphasis will be placed upon the establishment of hardware family performance evaluation processes, lessons learned, and adequacy of test and process nonconformance corrective actions. Scope of Services The following sections provide examples of tasks to be performed during program oversight. Spacecraft Design Unit Production Phase tasks Review payload specifications. Work on proper flowdown of System Specification to Payload subsystem and Payload unit requirements by reviewing performance budgets and analyses. Participate in layout processes considering key design elements to evaluate satellite payload system performance with margin. Appraise all payloadtobus interfaces. Assess redundancy schemes and check that they are set up in the best way for the SC Operator. Assess heritage and qualification status for all units. Participate in unitlevel Preliminary Design Reviews PDRs and Critical Design Reviews CDRs, if applicable. Participate in Configuration Control Board and Change Review Board meetings. Review Telemetry and Command list. Review qualification and acceptance test data of all units. Participate in unit selloff meetings. Participate in systemlevel PDRs and CDRs. Provide expectations for content to Manufacturer ahead of time, and then review packages before the meeting to check for completeness. Payload and TC RF Subsystem Monitor payload design, manufacturing, assembly and test activities. Review payload and TC block diagrams and panel layout during the design phase. Audit the work in progress, to check that the contractual Product Assurance requirements are met and that tests are correctly conducted and the performance specification requirements are met. Establish and maintain the payload systems key information including payload performance budgets antenna design and coverage EIRP and GT budgets, payload power, mass and thermal dissipation, and telemetry and command assignments of the payload section for the spacecraft. Review the Manufacturers budgets on a regular basis. Review the design andor existing documents in order to determine the status of the hardware. Review test data generated by the Manufacturer, and trend key performance parameters. Review payload and TC sections of the onstation operational procedures. Spacecraft Subsystem and System Test Phases tasks Review Test Requirements Document, including a detailed look at test matrices for each test phase. Provide payload subsystem and payload system test support, including data review and participation in troubleshooting activities. Review System Summary and provide comments as applicable. Participate in Spacecraft Preship Review. Provide content expectations to Manufacturer ahead of time, and then review package before the meeting to check for verify completeness. Participate in In Orbit Tests. General tasks Participate in anomalynonconformance reviews and failure review boards, with emphasis on long term corrective action Attend weekly program reviews. Review overall payload program schedule and recommend corrective actions if required. Review Payload contract deliverables for completeness. Review for completeness all test data to be provided to The Client. Confirm proper closure of action items generated at PDRs, CDRs, TIMs Technical Interface Meetings, if applicable and program reviews. Review Compliance Verification Matrices throughout the program, checking for completeness and compliance for items related to the Communications Payload. Provide recommendations regarding specification changes andor waivers requested by the Manufacturer. Support Failure Review Board and Change Review Board meetings. Reporting The Payload Consultant will provide a report to The Client on a weekly basis covering the following topics Items Requiring Management AttentionDecision Major Accomplishments Major Tasks for Coming Month Issues Key upcoming events, travel, etc. Schedule Very attractive package on offer. The successful candidate shall be prepared to relocate to Kamakura, Japan for a minimum of thirteen months. Run by space professionals, Spacelinks provide specialist recruitment in the space and defence industry. Spacelinks are acting as a Recruitment Agency with regards to this position. When applying, please send your CV as a Word document to cvspacelinks.com and please indicate your current salary and earliest date of availability. Make sure to include the vacancy number SL01607 in the subject line as we use email filtering.

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Bulgaria's Mtel launches satellite TV

2014-09-25 13:00:22| Digital TV News

Bulgaria's Mtel has launched direct-to-home satellite television broadcasting. The telco is offering up to 150 TV channels with more than 20 in HD. There are three different subscription packages with HD channels available in all packages.

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Satellite Earth Station RF and Network Technician

2014-09-25 10:40:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Satellite Earth Station RF and Network Technician to support our customer in the United Kingdom. Satellite Earth Station RF and Network Technician Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a world leader in satellite data communications. It pioneered the use of high throughput satellites at the Kaband frequencies. Major organisations are now using its networks for cellular backhaul, IP trunking, complex government and enterprise networks and video services, as well as broadband. You will be responsible for the quality of work on the ground station of Goonhilly and Lands End, working as a Quality Supervisor to ensure that the work is carried out as expected, particularly Provide technical support in implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting existing equipment Resource and material acquisition Cabling RF and network Identify problems to be investigated if necessary Control project execution supporting equipment vendors Track and report progress Forecast future trends in the project Responsible for daily Earth Station operations and spares management Monitor the status and performance of Earth Station and the remote teleports Ensure reliability of equipment and services Ensure Gateway Payload Operations Centre GOC operational procedures are continually updated, followed, and implemented correctly Support the GOC Supervisor in producing reports on operational HYLAS activities Regularly update Redmine Tickets Ensure continued availability of Operational applications within GOC Adhere to strict Change Control Policy Authority to Work in place within GOC Ensure correct and accurate Operational Activity logging and fault reporting Operate and assist with any future development of the Siemens CMS application Maintain alarm monitoring Provide support for operations testing of all new software releases pertaining to applications within the GOC. Participate in the oncall rota to support out of office hours emergency support and routine maintenance. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Excellent organisational, management and team working skills Ability to work autonomously and independently Knowledge of Satellite technology and RF Transmissions Technical degree in telecommunications Knowledge of RF subsystems Experience of working directly with prime contractors and with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with the prime contractor with authority Provide technical support for new equipment to be installed onsite Experience in installations, startups, troubleshooting and upgrade of equipment Fluency in English Good presentation and customer facing skills The ability to efficiently organise and coordinate the workload Proficient in all MS Office packages and knowledge of Microsoft Project. This job is located in Goonhilly, Cornwall. We are looking for candidates who are available from October 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference UKSC2382 before 24Oct14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

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