Ground Segment Manager

Company name withheld, posted 33 days ago in Engineering.

Description

The Geostationary Programmes Division (GEO) is responsible for the design and development phases of all EUMETSAT Geostationary Satellite Systems from the start of Phase B until the completion of the in-orbit commissioning and hand-over to routine operations.  Within the scope of this role the GEO Division is responsible for the design and development of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) System. A vital element of this system is a dedicated ground segment which includes all functional elements for the TM/TC and mission data processing until delivery of a variety of data products to the end users. EUMETSAT is now looking for a:

Ground Segment Manager

REF.: VN-08/12

The Ground Segment Manager will be responsible for the management of the MTG Ground Segment development, including the management of related procurement activities until the hand-over of the Ground Segment to routine operations. He/She will subsequently be involved in the post-delivery support activities in particular during the operational validation of the MTG Ground Segment and later on the satellites and overall system commissioning activities.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering, combined with extensive experience in the field of ground segment systems specification, design, implementation, integration and test. Experience in Earth Observation satellite missions and Earth Observation data and products generation systems is required. Successful experience of interfacing with major industrial contractors in the space field would be an advantage. The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with strong leadership and team working skills. The post-holder shall have the capability to adapt to complex situations quickly and shall possess strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the post is English and therefore candidates must be able to work effectively in this language and have a knowledge of the other.

Based in Darmstadt, the post is offered on an initial four-year contract. Further information on the position, salary and benefits, and how to apply can be found on the EUMETSAT web site: www.eumetsat.int. Please note that only applications from nationals of one of the EUMETSAT Member States can be considered.

Closing date:  4 September 2008

Member states: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom

Additional Information

Formed in 1986 and comprising 21 European member states, EUMETSAT's role is to establish, operate and exploit European meteorological satellite systems. Data from these systems are essential for precise and accurate weather forecasting; they also assist global earth observation and climatological programmes and directly benefit national economies by enabling marine, agricultural, aviation and other industries to plan and act more effectively.

Currently the systems include two generations of geostationary Meteosat satellites whose global overview is now complemented by the detailed observations provided by polar orbiting MetOp satellites and Jason-2.Formed in 1986 and comprising 21 European member states, EUMETSAT's role is to establish, operate and exploit European meteorological satellite systems. Data from these systems are essential for precise and accurate weather forecasting; they also assist global earth observation and climatological programmes and directly benefit national economies by enabling marine, agricultural, aviation and other industries to plan and act more effectively. Currently the systems include two generations of geostationary Meteosat satellites whose global overview is now complemented by the detailed observations provided by polar orbiting MetOp satellites and Jason-2.