As support to a European space organisation we are looking for a System Operations Engineering Support

Activities

You will be working in the System Operations Team to support in following tasks:

• System engineering and coordination of the operations of the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) spacecraft and ground segments in compliance with specifications
• Operational validation of releases, database maintenance, user administration, investigation of system anomalies and the raising, tracking and regression testing of Anomaly Reports
• Yearly update of the Mid-term Evolution Plan in particular for the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS) and Multi-Mission components of the operational systems
• Definition of user requirements for LEO and Multi-Mission system evolutions as well as participation in the implementation of the validation of associated changes
• Analysis of major system changes due to control centre equipment relocations
• Coordination of the production of LEO Ground segment related system procedures and training of the operations teams
• Participation in the implementation of Business Continuity processes
• Update and validation of a System Contingency Operations Guide as well as interactions with external partners
• Preparations for future EPS spacecraft launch and commissioning as well as any necessary meetings and reviews

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in engineering or equivalent
• Professional experience in the field of Space System Engineering in high- availability operational systems
• Good knowledge and experience with real-time spacecraft and ground segment operations, operational validation of real-time systems and associated operational procedures as well as definition of user requirements
• Experience in change management and international operations coordination
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset

Deadline for applications: 02. March 2011

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.