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Job Introduction
We have an exciting (and challenging) opening for a Space System Engineer in Darmstadt.
Dynamic, Energetic, Entrepreneurial, Highly Motivated, Resilient … If this describes you then we would love to hear from you :) Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) based in Darmstadt, Germany.
Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.
- Serco – The employer of choice for a career within the Space Sector.
Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.
- Join our community of space specialists across Europe
We are proud to support the European institutional Space landscape: Serco boasts an extensive network of Space professionals located at our offices in Darmstadt, Noordwijk, Frascati, Paris and Madrid, all within close proximity of our two largest space sector customers, European Space Agency/European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC) and European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT).
- Supporting Women in Aerospace
Diversity and Inclusion is extremely important to us. Supporting women's opportunities, development and visibility in the space sector is key and that is why we are proud members and supporters of Women in Aerospace Europe, a dynamic and global network supporting women's careers in Aerospace.
Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) – Supporting women in STEM (wia-europe.org)
Main Responsibilities
Serco is looking for an experienced System Engineer to provide services to support the design, definition and procurement of the system for the future LEO missions at EUMETSAT, EPS-Aeolus and EPS-Sterna.
Background to the mission:
EPS-Aeolus is the operational follow-on to the ESA-Aeolus mission currently under joint- assessment by EUMETSAT and ESA. Its implementation is intended as an expansion of the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation (EPS-SG). EUMETSAT is now conducting phase A/B until 2025.
EPS-Sterna (formally ESA Artic Weather Satellite [AWS]) protoflight is micro-satellite equipped with a mini microwave sounder developed by ESA, which will allow to demonstrate the key technologies utilised on board, assess the impact on user applications, and prepare the follow on constellation, which is expected to be developed in cooperation between EUMETSAT and ESA. EPS-Sterna will allow to retrieve, mainly temperature and water vapour profiles with frequent revisit times on Earth allowing to improve the accuracy of the Numerical Weather Prediction models. EUMETSAT is now starting phase B for the EPS-Sterna constellation until 2025.
Overview of the tasks:
The main tasks of this position are aimed at supporting system engineering activities during phase A and B. this includes:
- System engineering - with contribution to the overall engineering activities in the following areas:
- System Requirement Document refinement;
- Requirement Traceability to upper and lower level;
- Interface definition and documentation preparation (ICDs);
- IV&V activities definition and preparation of relevant documentations (e.g.VCD);
- System Development definition
- Specification of test tools (e.g. RF suitcase, NDIU etc.)
- System SRR and PDR preparation.
- These activities will be conducted using system-engineering tools such as DOORS.
- System Design - contributing to design activities in the following areas:
- System Modelling and Architecture design (using Enterprise Architect)
- Design Justification including provision of system budgets (Timeliness, End to End performances, etc)
- Technical trade-offs - Contributing to major phase B trade-offs regarding the main sub-segment such as Payload Data Processing or Mission Control &Operations or Ground Stations, Satellite Simulator and other any relevant trade-offs for the achievement of the phase A & B of the future missions;
- Technical analyses: Performed for the purpose of resolving requirements conflicts, assessing system effectiveness and justification of the proposed conceptual and physical designs considering the requirements and constraints.
The initial activities of the position will focus on in particular:
- Contribution to Phase A/B studies of the missions
- Updates to System Concept and Architecture Document (SCAD) following on from analyses and design outcomes
- Contribution to design activities linked to system modelling and architecture
- Contribution to the requirement traceability and maintenance
- Update and support to interface definition.
- Participation in any necessary meeting to progress on the definition of EPS-Aeolus and EPS-Sterna system architectures
- Preparation of presentations summarizing outcome of discussions and analyses on system aspects to support internal reviews (e.g. PRR of EPS-Aeolus, SRR of EPS-Sterna or similar).
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Experience in the area of mission control systems, operations or on ground processors.
- Knowledge of model based system engineering methodology and tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
- Knowledge of requirement management process and tools, e.g. DOORS
- Knowledge of processes implementation based on standards, in particular knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards
- Involvement in development of new space systems (phase A/B)
- Experience on conduction of IVV activities, and test tools at system or sub- segment level
- Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures.
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About the Company
Why should you join Serco ?
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Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.
What we offer
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.
We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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