Galileo System Engineers

VEGA Group PLC, posted 10 days ago in Engineering.

Description

To work within an international environment to expand VEGA’s presence in the programme, through the Galileo IOV phase, with a possibility of extension through to Galileo FOC.

We are looking to grow our existing team by working closely with the customer and hence are looking for experienced engineers for a variety of posts.  These positions will be available in the next few months so are keen to hear from all interested parties.

Responsibilities / Duties

We are looking for systems engineers with Galileo, EGNOS or navigation experience in the following key areas:

·         Integrity and timing user algorithms - to provide user performance support and system verification.

·         System architecture knowledge – to provide CFI / procurement support and management for hardware and software deliveries.

·         Interface integration & testing to verify system and manage the ICDs & verification tools

·         Simulations – to define & run scenarios using GSSF and assess the results for system level and End-to-End tests.

·         Search and Rescue definition and verification including the simulation of the system and algorithms

There are a number of roles, each of which has their own unique title and reference number. Please refer to this number when applying

User performance engineer -J1114

Procurement support and management- J1144

Integration Interface engineer- J1145

Simulations engineer -J1146

Search and Rescue systems engineer- J1147

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience

·         Degree qualified or the equivalent

·         Experience gained on the Galileo or EGNOS programme

Essential Skills

The exact skills required will depend on the specific role but we specifically require engineers who have gained expertise from Galileo based posts in the past.

Typically we are looking for two or more of the following :

·         Experience in phase C/D/E of major satellite programmes

·         Ability to represent customers and to liaise with industry

·         Management and/or participation in review meetings and CCBs

·         Some C++ knowledge is required (particularly in the case of simulations engineers)

Additional Information

Further Details

All candidates must have security clearance to ‘Secret’ level (or be eligible to apply for clearance) from one of the participating member counties.

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 VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

About VEGA Group PLC

About VEGA

VEGA is an independent consulting, technology and managed solutions company that specialises in Programme and System Assurance. Established in 1978, we work closely with clients in Space, Defence and Government throughout Europe.

VEGA is also one of Europe's largest and most established space consulting and technology companies. We support Earth observation, scientific, commercial and military satellites programmes worldwide.

Capabilities

VEGA has a team of over 300 space domain experts that can provide consulting and technology services across the full mission lifecycle as well as multiple programme lines. Our capabilities include :

Spacecraft and payload operations

Systems engineering and procurement

Simulations development

Ground station systems development

Mission control and planning

Payload data systems and user tools

Space training services

Information security

Expertise born out of experience

VEGA has been involved in almost every European Space Agency mission and many other European and International missions for the past three decades. Our services and solutions are targeted at delivering sustainable performance improvements for our clients. They are based on the practical application of in-depth domain knowledge and technical excellence, born out of near 30 year’s hands-on experience.

Our people combine a pragmatic engineering ethos with enthusiasm for the domains in which they work. Their skills and dedication ensure VEGA is highly valued as an expert adviser and partner of choice – a trusted pair of hands for both consulting and implementing technology.

Offices

VEGA has offices in the UK, Germany and France, with clients and operations worldwide.

Space Industry Clients

Our clients include:

ESA - European Space Agency

ESOC - European Space Operations Centre

ESRIN - European Space Research Institute

ESTEC - European Space Research and Technology

INMARSAT - The International Mobile Satellite Organisation

BNSC - British National Space Centre

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

EUMETSAT

EUTELSAT

For more information about VEGA, please contact:

E-Mail: careers@vega.co.uk

Address: VEGA GROUP PLC, 2 Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1TW United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1707 391999

Facsimile: +44 (0)1707 393909

Visit our web site at: http://www.vega-group.com

Please reference SPACE JOBS on all correspondence.

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