Dependability and Safety Support Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees. Telespazio Belgium has an on‑site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled Dependability and Safety Support Engineer to work there. What is expected from you: Contribute to establishing project specific programmatic and technical dependability and safety requirements within the framework of the ESA Product Assurance & Safety baseline. Support to projects in the evaluation and monitoring of Contractor’s plans, technical specifications and efforts proposed for the execution of the dependability and safety programs. Support to the concurrent design facility (CDF) studies by performing technical risk assessment and relevant dependability and safety analyses. Evaluation of dependability and safety analyses, technical notes, technical risk assessments, risk reduction processes and the associated preventive or corrective actions. Defining and controlling the implementation of the applicable dependability and safety related acceptance requirements including risk acceptance criteria. Support dependability and safety verification activities, including hazard close-out and disposition of related NCR, RFW and Critical Items. Participating in project reviews to assess compliance with the applicable RAMS requirements and to formulate accept/reject recommendations. Support collection and exploitation of In-orbit data. Support R&D activities (e.g. TRP, GSP, GSTP, CDs Dossiers etc) Contribute to continual improvement of the RAMS methods and tools Support preparation of training courses and materials Support organisation of conferences and workshops Participate in collaborative activities with universities, research institutes and industry (Research Fellowship, OSIP...) Support preparation and assessment of Safety Data Package for Safety Authority approval What you offer: Master's degree in the relevant field. Relevant experience of application of RAMS engineering to space programs, including in ground and/or ground based systems and operations. Experience in design and engineering of safety critical systems. A hands-on knowledge of the RAMS analyses and methodologies (Hardware and Software), preparation of relevant RAMS documentation during the overall project life-cycle and application of ECSS dependability and safety standards. Experience in dependability and safety engineering management processes and objectives and experience during operations is an advantage. Experience in the field of ground safety and projects assistance in obtaining the relevant launch centre safety certification is an advantage. Where: You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position. Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC When Deadline to apply: ASAP Please note that interviews will be held via Teams. We look forward to receiving your application for this position!
Core Responsibilities
Establish and assess project dependability and safety requirements, contractor plans, RAMS analyses, risk assessments, and preventive or corrective actions for space programs. Support verification, project reviews, in-orbit data analysis, research and development, training, and preparation of safety data packages for approval.
Requirements
A master's degree in a relevant field and relevant experience applying RAMS engineering to space programs are required. Candidates should have hands-on experience with hardware and software RAMS methods, safety-critical systems, project lifecycle documentation, and ECSS standards; operations and ground safety experience are advantageous.
Benefits
- Relocation Package
- Good Salary
About Telespazio
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Telespazio works to bring Space closer to Earth, benefitting citizens, institutions and companies in a variety of sectors ranging from design and development of space systems to management of launch services and in orbit satellite control; from Earth observation to integrated satellite communication, navigation and localisation services, and through to scientific programmes. Its open innovation approach, together with the cross-contamination of different operational domains and a constant focus on issues of environmental sustainability, allow Telespazio to operate in sectors that will become increasingly important in the years to come: from communication and positioning services for the Moon to management and monitoring of satellites and other orbiting objects (Space Domain Awareness), and creation of advanced in orbit services and satellite operation of drones and unmanned vehicles. Moreover, using innovations such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to process big data from satellites, Telespazio is in the front lines of development of space applications capable of improving people’s lives on our planet and helping to win the great challenges of our times, such as the effects of climate change. Telespazio is a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) and one of the world’s biggest suppliers of satellite solutions and services. The company teams up with Thales Alenia Space to form the parent companies’ Space Alliance, a strategic partnership which offers a complete range of space services. Founded in Italy in 1961, Telespazio is based in Rome and counts more than 3000 employees through its various subsidiaries and joint ventures.