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System and Software Engineering for Science Operations JUICE MEX ExoMars 2016
2015-05-04 10:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Duties Tasks Science Ground Segment Coordination Tasks Coordination of Science Ground Segment operational activities and overall organization and scheduling of routine planning processes. Coordination of scientific activities and specific interfaces with Principal Investigator teams, Project Scientist and Science Working Team Coordination of engineering activities and interfaces with the Mission Operations Centre and ESA DTEC MAPPS development team. Coordination and preparation of scientific and operational meetings, including the Science Operations Working Group, Science Working Team and Mission Operations and Harmonization of Interfaces Meetings, in close collaboration with the Development or Mission Manager and the Project Scientist. Routine Science Operation Support Tasks Support to routine Long Term Planning LTP activities through scientific and engineering analysis of future planning seasons, in order to identify and study scientific observation campaigns and operationally constrained seasons. Support to routine Medium Term Planning MTP activities, coordinating the harmonization of pointing and instrument observation timelines in MTP cycles covering 4 weeks. Support to routine Short Term Planning STP activities, including the generation of detailed instrument command sequences and resource allocation, coordinating the detailed iterations with experiment teams. And also tasks related to System Engineering Support Science Implementation Analysis System Requirements Analysis Baseline System Design Critical System Design Preliminary System Implementation System Implementation System Validation and Verification Qualifications and Required knowledge The service to be provided requires that the personnel should possess a university education PhD or MSc in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience in line with the requirements of the job class. In particular, the following experience is required for the service provider personnel Experience in science operations for solar system missions Experience in scientific analysis of planetary spectral and imaging data Experience in remote sensing of planetary surfaces and atmosphere Experience in data generation and calibration of planetary data Experience in data handling and archiving following Planetary Data System standards Experience in payload modeling, simulation and commanding Experience with planetary geometry and ancillary information tools SPICE Experience with planetary science operation tools MAPPS, EPS, etc Experience with software programming and scripting languages IDL, shellscript, DOS bash, etc WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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ExoMars Spacecraft Operations Engineer TTC, Data Relay
2014-08-04 12:41:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
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. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in ESOC, we are currently seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to participate in the ExoMars mission as a member of the Flight Control Team FCT during the preparatory phases, LEOP and following routine activities. Tasks The primary areas of responsibility for this position are theTTC, communications and Data Relaysubsystems and the preparation, validation and maintenance of the internal and external interfaces for Mars data relay operations.The candidate may be also requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems as defined by the SOM or Division Head. Among others, the key person is expected to carry out the following tasks Study of Project Specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation Preparation of Functional Requirements for the Project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures including contribution to the Flight Operations Plan, Operations Concept, Operations Reports with special accent on the TTC subsystem and the Data Relay operations System Verification Tests SVT Procedures and Participation Participation in the System Operations Validation Test SOV, Training and Simulation Programmes Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP and Mission Operations Execution of spacecraft operations procedures for nominal and contingency cases as part of the Flight Control Team, mainly but not necessarily related to the TTC subsystem Analysis and reporting on spacecraft and ground segment performance Provision of on call support if and when required. For background information on the ExoMars mission see httpexploration.esa.intmars46124missionoverview Qualifications and Requirements Essential Previous experience in spacecraft platform subsystem operations Operational experience with interplanetary missions Understanding of Flight Control Team tasks and responsibilities pre and postlaunch Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to coordinate and interact with other team members during operations Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Desirable Strong educational background in engineering or science Handson experience with ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations a.o. SCOS 2000 Mission Control System, MOIS testing, operations preparation and automation tool Familiarity with the ESOC environment Operational experience with TTC subsystems, data relay indirect operations concepts Previous experience with mission planning processes and tools Ability to work efficiently on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date, or to close the vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars TTC, communications, Mars data relay operations mf
2014-07-29 16:42:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars TTC, communications, Mars data relay operations mf The Mission ExoMars is the European mission to characterise the biological and geochemical environment on Mars in preparation for future robotic missions and human exploration. The mission foresees an ESA provided orbiter in 2016 and a Rover in 2018. The Orbiter will be launched in 2016. Following a 9 months cruise it will go into Mars Orbit and perform an initial orbital science phase for one Martian year. Subsequently the orbiter will be the prime source for relay communications for the 2018 Rover and following missions. The Rover Mission will be launched in 2018, transported and deployed to the surface of Mars by NASA provided assets. The Orbiter will be operated from ESOC in Darmstadt, while the Rover will be operated by remote centres under ESAs responsibility. ESOC will also be responsible for the overall mission coordination and communications. The spacecraft control system will be based on SCOS2000 with the support from the ESA and NASA deep space ground station network. More information on ESAs ExoMars missions can be found here httpexploration.esa.intmars. The Challenge We are looking for a skilled Spacecraft Operations Engineer to be part of the team providing spacecraft operations engineering services to the Solar and Planetary Missions Division of ESAESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, with initial assignment to the ExoMars 2016 mission. Initially, the main areas of responsibility for this position are TTC, Communications and Data Relay platform subsystems Preparation, validation and maintenance of the internal and external interfaces for Mars data relay operations. This is a full time position, located at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, starting in January 2015. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in aerospace, electronics or physics or other suitable qualification. Essential skills are Previous experience in spacecraft platform subsystem operations Operational experience with interplanetary missions Understanding of spacecraft Flight Control Team tasks and responsibilities, both pre and postlaunch Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Desirable skills are Strong educational background in an engineering or science discipline Handson experience with ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Operational experience with TTC subsystems, space data relay and indirect spacecraft operations concepts Previous experience with mission planning processes The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. You may also be requested to take responsibility and perform activities for additional spacecraft subsystems or systems within the scope of spacecraft operations engineering. Working time is normal office hours, with the engineer providing oncall support outside normal working hours. Occasional travel within Europe may be required. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId508joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 10th, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars power, thermal, mission planning mf
2014-07-29 14:42:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Operations Engineer ExoMars power, thermal, mission planning mf The Mission ExoMars is the European mission to characterise the biological and geochemical environment on Mars in preparation for future robotic missions and human exploration. The mission foresees an ESA provided orbiter in 2016 and a Rover in 2018. The Orbiter will be launched in 2016. Following a 9 months cruise it will go into Mars Orbit and perform an initial orbital science phase for one Martian year. Subsequently the orbiter will be the prime source for relay communications for the 2018 Rover and following missions. The Rover Mission will be launched in 2018, transported and deployed to the surface of Mars by NASA provided assets. The Orbiter will be operated from ESOC in Darmstadt, while the Rover will be operated by remote centres under ESAs responsibility. ESOC will also be responsible for the overall mission coordination and communications. The spacecraft control system will be based on SCOS2000 with the support from the ESA and NASA deep space ground station network. More information on ESAs ExoMars missions can be found here httpexploration.esa.intmars. The Challenge We are looking for a skilled Spacecraft Operations Engineer to be part of the team providing spacecraft operations engineering services to the Solar and Planetary Missions Division of ESAESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, with initial assignment to the ExoMars 2016 mission. Initially, the main areas of responsibility for this position are Platform subsystems power, thermal preparation, validation and maintenance of the Mission Planning System, the ExoMars mission planning rules and constraint,s and defining the interface between MPS and other ground segment facilities This is a full time position, located at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, starting in January 2015. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have an university degree, preferably in aerospace, electronics or physics or other suitable qualification. Essential skills are Previous experience in spacecraft platform subsystem operations Operational experience with interplanetary missions Understanding of spacecraft Flight Control Team tasks and responsibilities, both pre and postlaunch Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Ability to work independently with little or no supervision Desirable skills are Strong educational background in an engineering or science discipline Handson experience with ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Operational experience with spacecraft Power and Thermal subsystems Previous experience with mission planning processes The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously You may also be requested to take responsibility and perform activities for additional spacecraft subsystems or systems within the scope of spacecraft operations engineering. Working time is normal office hours, with the engineer providing oncall support outside normal working hours. Occasional travel within Europe may be required. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId507joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 10th, 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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Spacecraft Operations Engineering Services ExoMars
2014-07-29 13:42:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Duties Tasks This SoW is covering a Spacecraft Operations Engineering service to the Solar and Planetary Missions Division, with initial assignment to the ExoMars 2016 Mission. Initially, the main areas of responsibility for this service are platform subsystems power, thermal preparation, validation and maintenance of the Mission Planning System, the ExoMars mission planning rules and constraints and defining the interface between MPS and other ground segment facilities The service provider may be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services. Qualifications University degree in the domain of engineering, physics or equivalent. Required knowledge Previous experience in spacecraft platform subsystem operations Operational experience with interplanetary missions Understanding of Flight Control Team tasks and responsibilities pre and postlaunch Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Ability to coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Strong educational background in engineering or science Handson experience with ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations Familiarity with the ESOC environment Operational experience with Power and Thermal subsystems Previous experience with mission planning processes The ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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