As support to a European space company we are looking for a
MTG Satellite Simulator &
Mission Operations Facility Tools Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite
data, images and products for its users. You will be working onsite as part of the MTG
Ground Segment Team. Your tasks will include:

• Support the MTG satellite simulator development and follow up the MTG Mission Operations Facility Tools procurement to make sure that the delivery fits the intended purpose
• Support the MTG ground segment team, the Mission Operations Facility (MOF) manager and the ground segment manager / technical manager
• Interact with suppliers and partner organisations
• Support to the reviews on MOF Tools level and MTG satellite simulator level
• Identification of review item discrepancies (RIDs) in data packages under review and participation to the Reviews including presentation of RIDs generated
• Preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings
• Analysis and review of any relevant MTG documentation
• Develop, including design, documentation, coding and testing of dedicated Mission Operations Facility tools not externally procured based on input requirement documentation
• Additional tasks may be required at a later stage.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in a relevant discipline
• Several years of demonstrated professional experience in:
  • Mission Operations System specifications/development and/or procurement within a space system
  • Spacecraft simulator development, installation, testing and hands-on operation
  • Software development in mySQL or ORACLE and in JAVA
  • AIV related activities (test procedure generation, requirements verification and validation, test report generation)
  • SW development under UNIX / Linux operating system
• A goal oriented attitude with a good level of communication skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset

Deadline for application: 13 September 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.