Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an Metop-B LEOP Consultant

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working on-site as a member of the EPS System Team. Tasks will include:

• Support the management of the LEOP service procurement and execution
• Participate in phase reviews throughout the lifecycle
• Coordination of LEOP related activities such as Core Ground Segment interface, Operation Preparation, Flight Dynamics, System IV&V, launcher activities
• To prepare for and support SSVT and listen in test during LEOP
• Support non regression testing of the core ground segment and the space segment
• Support the definition of the mission analysis during the LEOP phase.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in mechanics, physics or in a related discipline
• Several years relevant experience in space/launcher technology
• Satellite system preparation and performance for LEO satellite LEOP activities
• Knowledge of flight dynamics, RF for compatibility test, launcher trajectory
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO), 3-Axis Stabilised Spacecraft subsystem engineering
• Familiarity with EPOCH 2000 and SCOS control systems
• Spacecraft operations procedures for nominal and contingency- recovery cases
• Familiarity with change control and system configuration management
• Fluency in English is mandatory; some knowledge of French would be an asset.

Starting date: January 2011

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.