Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Data Handling Subsystems) Sentinel-3

OCC Computer Personnel, posted 34 days ago in Engineering.

Description

My client, an established provider of software in both the UK & Germany to the Defence and Space industries is looking to recruit a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for their base in Darmstadt, Germany.

Tasks:

This Spacecraft Operations Engineering position will be initially assigned to the Sentinel-3 mission during the preparation phase, and required to support the SOM during the pre-launch operations preparation, validation and the Launch and Operations phases of the assigned mission with:

" SVT preparation, " Mission Control System Validation, " Mission Planning System and interfaces validation " Simulator Validation, " Training and Simulations, " Operations Preparation " LEOP & Commissioning Preparation, " Conduct satellite operations on-line and off-line, " Support to the Sentinel Projects during the satellite design phase More specifically, the functions to be primarily covered are: On the satellite side: " Data Handling, on-board software and OBSM systems operations engineer " Be the backup engineer of another satellite subsystem (which one will depend on the person's qualification and experience). On the ground segment side: " Provide assistance to the SOMs initially for the requirements definition and later for the design and implementation of the Flight Operations Segment. " Monitoring the implementation, validating and being the focal point within the Sentinels Flight Control Team for the Mission Control System, in particular for what concerns the Operational Database Editor and the PUS tailoring.

Information about the GMES Sentinel missions can be found at:

http://www.esa.int/esaLP/LPgmes.html

In addition to the tasks on Sentinel-3, assistance for other Sentinels and EO missions in preparation by the Division will be required for the same type of activities.

Requirements

Essential requirements: " University (or similar) degree in engineering, physics, or related (relevant) field. " Significant professional experience in spacecraft and/or operational applications is required " Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, in particular for the subsystem(s) listed above. " ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard knowledge " Ground Segment knowledge at system level " Experience on NDIU and PSS development (e.g. specification, acceptance testing) " Experience on ground systems testing. " Be fluent in English, both in speech and writing. " Team-player. " Self-starter, able to work independently with little or no supervisionBasic knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems and detailed knowledge of the Data Handling subsystem. " Knowledge of and experience in ESA Ground Segment Operations and ESOC Ground Segment Components (e.g. Mission Control System, Simulators, NDIU, PSS) is required

Desirable skills: " Good operational experience. " Familiarity with the ESOC environment " Familiarity with satellite control systems, ideally SCOS2000. " Familiarity with operational simulators, ideally SimSat based. " Some experience dealing with external interfaces. " Experience with pre-launch activities and launch campaigns " Familiarity with low orbit satellites. Other information e.g. dual location, special security clearance, foreign languages: " Must be an EU national or in possession of a currently valid Working Permit for Germany " On-Call / Shift work will be required for critical phases such as System Validation Testing, Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and critical manoeuvres

Site: " Darmstadt Salary: " Up to €60K

Additional Information

The salary is quoted in euros.

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