This role will encompass the subcontract management of the
external companies responsible for the On Board Computers
Softwares design, development and verification (main
computer, plus additional ones (in sensors for instance) and
the Independent Software Validation & Verification (ISVV). As
such, the Software Architect is responsible for insuring all
software development activities are properly coordinated
across the whole project, that agreed schedule are
maintained, and that all activities are successfully completed
within the defined budgets.
Specific tasks will include:
Focal point for all software related activities within the Aeolus
and Proba 3 projects.
Monitoring and reporting of progress and status of all
software related activities to prime project management team
and AET management team.
Overall management of softwares subcontractors activities.
Organising software technical meetings and telecons.
Technical definition and review of all inputs to the softwares
subcontractors. Notably collection, consolidation of all
softwares user requirements: system software URD and
specific URD s. Preparation and chairing of the softwares URD
review.
Identification of data interface exchange needs and softwares
interfaces with the other projects components.
Technical review of all subcontractors outputs.
Supervision of the overall cycle of the softwares development
and verification: specification, design, coding, unit tests,
integration tests, verification tests. Preparation and chairing
of all related reviews with ESA: TSR, DDR, UTR, PIR, TRR,
TRB, SQR, SAR. A particular focus will be done on the
verification philosophy and methods to be applied.
Defining the maintenance concepts for the softwares.
In coordination with the Engineering team of the projects,
managing the changes of the softwares requirements through
the softwares life cycle, defining the new versions of the
softwares and the schedule/costs consequences.
In coordination with the project anomalies manager and the
software QA, managing the anomalies found in the softwares
through the software life cycle, defining the new versions of
the softwares and the schedule/costs consequences.
Defining the risks and the mitigating actions.
ISVV technical subcontracts management: technical review of
the ISVV subcontractors inputs, outputs and coordination &
control of ISVV feedback to the software subcontractors.
The role will require routine business travel within the UK and Europe.
Qualifications and/or Skills
Essential:
Master of Science (or equivalent) in space/computing
science/electronic engineering.
Technical skills in real time software development and
verification on a real time test bench with Hardware in the
loop.
Understanding the software quality standards and processes
(e.g. CMM / ECSS).
Familiarities with recognised software design and verification
methodologies.
Synthesis skills (technical and planning).
Clear report writing and effective presentation skills.
Effective as working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Pro-active.
Fluent in English.
Previous Experience
Essential:
Experience of real time software development / verification
with the complete waterfall software lifecycle (incremental
lifecycle).
Experience with software verification on real time test bench
with Hardware in the loop.
Experience with formal design method for design and
verification. |
