Spacecraft Operations Engineer – Meteosat Third Generation Programme

VEGA Group PLC, posted 8 days ago in Engineering.

Description

Experienced in operations preparation, with a strong systems engineering background and providing support to the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Preparatory Programme and all subsequent phases until handover of the MTG system for routine operations.  This will include support of the MTG System Engineering, Ground Segment Engineering and Space Segment Engineering teams in the definition of the operational characteristics of the MTG system.

Responsibilities / Duties

Typically the tasks will include:

·         Maintenance of the MTG System Operations Concept Document in line with the refinement of the MTG system definition

·         Review of MTG engineering documentation from a system operations perspective, to ensure that it is consistent with the MTG System Operations Concept Document

·         Highlight any inconsistency between the reviewed documentation and the MTG System Operations Concept Document

·         Support of the MTG System Engineering, Ground Segment Engineering and Space Segment Engineering teams in the definition of the operational characteristics of the MTG system. This includes the assessment of the operational impact of various system design options, the sizing of mission control processing elements and the trading of redundancy implementation options

·         Provision of operational advice, in form of trade-offs / memos / technical notes, based on operations preparation and routine operations experience in order to take due account of the ‘lessons learnt’ in this area

·         Support for the definition of failure, detection, isolation and recovery principles to be applied in the MTG space segment by providing technical notes detailing various aspects of the subject

·         Support of the MTG System Requirements Review by provision of selected parts of the documentation subject to review

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience

·         University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

·         A demonstrated operational experience of a geostationary meteorological satellite system

Essential Skills

·         In depth knowledge of operations preparation for a spacecraft project

·         Routine spacecraft operations in general

·         In depth knowledge and experience of the MSG and/or MOP/MTP spacecraft operations

·         Knowledge of the MSG ground segment and its routine operations

·         Knowledge of the EUMETSAT operations’ working practices, processes and operability requirements

Additional Information

Qualities

·         Good communication skills

·         Ability to work in a team

·         Ability to work calmly and correctly under stress

·         Ability to work with the minimum of supervision

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

About VEGA Group PLC

About VEGA

VEGA is an independent consulting, technology and managed solutions company that specialises in Programme and System Assurance. Established in 1978, we work closely with clients in Space, Defence and Government throughout Europe.

VEGA is also one of Europe's largest and most established space consulting and technology companies. We support Earth observation, scientific, commercial and military satellites programmes worldwide.

Capabilities

VEGA has a team of over 300 space domain experts that can provide consulting and technology services across the full mission lifecycle as well as multiple programme lines. Our capabilities include :

Spacecraft and payload operations

Systems engineering and procurement

Simulations development

Ground station systems development

Mission control and planning

Payload data systems and user tools

Space training services

Information security

Expertise born out of experience

VEGA has been involved in almost every European Space Agency mission and many other European and International missions for the past three decades. Our services and solutions are targeted at delivering sustainable performance improvements for our clients. They are based on the practical application of in-depth domain knowledge and technical excellence, born out of near 30 year’s hands-on experience.

Our people combine a pragmatic engineering ethos with enthusiasm for the domains in which they work. Their skills and dedication ensure VEGA is highly valued as an expert adviser and partner of choice – a trusted pair of hands for both consulting and implementing technology.

Offices

VEGA has offices in the UK, Germany and France, with clients and operations worldwide.

Space Industry Clients

Our clients include:

ESA - European Space Agency

ESOC - European Space Operations Centre

ESRIN - European Space Research Institute

ESTEC - European Space Research and Technology

INMARSAT - The International Mobile Satellite Organisation

BNSC - British National Space Centre

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

EUMETSAT

EUTELSAT

For more information about VEGA, please contact:

E-Mail: careers@vega.co.uk

Address: VEGA GROUP PLC, 2 Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1TW United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1707 391999

Facsimile: +44 (0)1707 393909

Visit our web site at: http://www.vega-group.com

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