AEOLUS Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Emphasis on DataHandling) Job in Darmstadt , Germany

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is a well-established consulting, technology and engineering services business. Over the past 30 years, we have built up a first-class reputation in high-technology markets, where quality and reliability are essential. Our roots are in the Space market and the experience we have developed there brings benefits to our other core markets of Aviation and Defence.

Telespazio VEGA Deutschland was created in early September 2012 when Telespazio Deutschland and VEGA Space GmbH merged into one company. These changes were made in order to serve the needs of our markets better and provide more integrated services to our clients worldwide.

AEOLUS Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Emphasis on DataHandling) Job Description

This role is for delivering a Spacecraft Operations Engineering service in the family of Earth Observation missions (initially AEOLUS).

The primary area of responsibility for this service is the Data Handling system, including the preparation and validation of the FOP, inputs for LEOP and commissioning timeline, preparation of the remaining SVT, and contribution to the OBSM set-up and testing.

The service provider will be requested to assume the responsibility and perform activities for additional subsystems or systems within the scope of general SOE services, including cross-validation of procedures, test, validation and operation of the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and Simulator.

The current Aeolus launch window is from end of November 2017 to end of January 2018. This service will accordingly cover the last period of the launch preparation, the LEOP, and the commissioning of the mission. A likely continuation during the routine phase is foreseen in case of a successful mission.

This is a job for an experienced Engineer looking for a sustainable and social work environment with future development opportunities. He/She will be directly located on customer site at ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany.

It is full-time and permanent position requiring occasional travel within Europe. Deadline for submission is 17.02.2017 and expected start date will be earliest in April 2017.

The general activities to be supported by this service are:

• Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation
• Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations
• Preparation of Flight Control and Contingency Procedures
• Mission Management and Mission Planning Support
• Production of Project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Test (SVT) Procedures, Reports and Participation in SVTs
• Participation in the System Operations Validation Test (SOV), Training and Simulation Programmes
• Participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and Mission Critical Operations
• General Flight Control Support
• Spacecraft Performance Analysis

AEOLUS Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Emphasis on DataHandling) Job Requirements

Qualifications/Experience

University degree or equivalent education in Electric or Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering

Essential Skills

• Spacecraft subsystem knowledge, with emphasis on the Data Handling
• Hands on familiarity with operational tools: MCS, Simulator, DB browser, MOIS or equivalent tool
• Hands-on familiarity in SVT and flight procedures development
• Ability to work in an organised manner, with good reporting skills and reliable deadline meeting
• Coordination skills with internal (Flight Control Team), and external (ESRIN payload data centre, Satellite developer, simulator developer) parties
• Fluency in English

• Familiarity with the ESOC environment
• Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites
• Familiarity with OBSM

AEOLUS Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Emphasis on DataHandling) Application Information

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