Copernicus Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Optical System, and Operations Manager

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  • Added Date: Monday, 08 May 2023
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Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

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This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ€™ salary scale.

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

The Sentinel-3 (S3) and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Optical (S3 NGO) missions are implemented under the Copernicus Programme. The Sentinel-3 mission comprises four satellites, of which the first and second units were launched in 2016 and 2017 respectively, while the third and fourth units, currently in storage, are to be launched in the second half of the decade.

As part of the global effort to develop next generation missions beyond those already operational, Sentinel-3 Next Generation Optical mission aims at replacing the Sentinel-3 C&D satellites optical component, providing continuity beyond 2030 and introducing several enhancements. The project will start its Phase A/B1 in the course of 2023.

Working in the Copernicus S3/S3 NGO Project Division, Copernicus Space Segment Programme, Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and reporting to the S3/S3 NGO Project Manager, the System and Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall Space Segment requirements related to the mission, analysis and implementation of the S3/S3 NGO systems (as appropriate), as well as for the preparation for the operations during all phases up to and including in-orbit commissioning and support to the routine operational elements. This includes development and validation activities related to software interfacing to the operations segments.

The holder of this post will report to the S3/S3 NGO Project Manager for all technical, programmatic matters.

Duties

The principal tasks and responsibilities will include:

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