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EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Consultant fm
2013-06-17 17:37:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for an EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Consultant fm at Eumetsat. Aufgaben Tasks The focus of the work is on endtoend instrument chains, from acquisition of signals by instruments on board the satellites up to dissemination of derived products to End Users by the ground segment. The selected keyperson would be involved in tasks such as mission performance allocations and budgetting, processing chain specification, approach for instrument calibration and product validation. The coordination with different teams involved in these activities plays a key role given the interdisciplinary nature of endtoend instrument chains. The keyperson would be a member of the EPSSG System Team in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO at EUMETSAT, providing support for the following tasks contributing directly to the tasks andor following up work done in other teams Mission performances Identification of contributors to performances radiometric spectral geometric allocation apportionment to elements of the instrument chains Definition of approach for performance modelling review of adequacy of related modelling tools Compilation and analysis of endtoend performance budgets, as needed collecting input from space and ground segment studies cross check against applicable requirements Processing chains Definition of overall approach for the development, verification and validation VV of the processing chains as part of the overall EPSSG System Identification of implications of processing concepts for System ground segment requirements, architecture and design Identification of required tools and test data for the development and VV of the processing chains as relevant generation of technical documents to support tool development procurement Support for the development of relevant tools and the generation of required test data sets Following up of validation of processing algorithms and of verification of processing chains in the ground segment as relevant for System VV of the endtoend instrument chains Instrument calibration product validation Analysis of the implications of instrument calibration concepts for the System and ground segment and specifically for onground data processing Support for the definition of the required infrastructure to perform tuning maintenance of calibration data and to validate generated products In addition the keyperson will be involved in some more general tasks Regular review of System level documentation dealing with requirements, system concepts, architecture and design, technical analyses, to identify information of importance for endtoend instrument chains In addition, and with the same aim, analysis of documents provided by other teams in EUMETSAT and by external partners Essential requirements Proven knowledge and handson experience with the following is mandatory A University degree in the domain of engineering, science or equivalent At least 5 years of experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space At least 5 years of direct involvement in the development of relevant instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument andor the related onground processing chain, with an indepth understanding of mutual implications Good overall knowledge of instruments, the platform environment, processing algorithms, ground segment environment, to the extent relevant for endtoend instrument chains Demonstrated ability to perform analyses of a System combined space and ground segment top down and to perform syntheses and compile technical budgets bottom up The keyperson shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Desirable skills The following experience would be an additional asset Familiarity with the development of test tools and the generation of test data sets Other Information Fluency in English is mandatory Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Foreseen starting date is 01 October 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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