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EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer
2015-11-12 11:05:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
ACS is looking for a EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer. ACS has more than 30 years experience in delivering solutions for Earth Observation satellites Ground Segments. Based in Rome, Italy and in Darmstadt, Germany, we delivered systems currently in operation in 20 countries worldwide and have a long record of successful projects carried out for ESA, EUMETSAT, EMSA and many other Space Agencies and Research Centres. ACS recently established German subsidiary ACSD aims at better serving our customers based in Darmstadt area. ACS offers pleasant, international working environment at customer site very competitive salary attractive benefit package tailored on specific exigencies training and personal growth within ACS group, full support from a high technology company for relocation to Darmstadt. TASKS Followingup performance requirements, allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers Followingup and reviewing definition of approach for modelling of system performances, performed by EUMETSAT, space segment andor instrument providers review of adequacy of related performance modelling tools Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the system performance budgets, collecting input from space segment, instruments and ground processing segment reporting any noncompliances and following up resolution Contributing to the consolidation and maintenance of the system requirements, including tracing to space segment, instrument andor ground segment requirements and tracking of the status of compliance reporting any noncompliances and follow up resolution Supporting the consolidation of the verification approach for system performance requirements and contributing to the maintenance of the related verification matrix Contributing to the assessment of the ground data processing algorithms and CalVal algorithms developed as part of the EPSSG ground segment and confirm that they allow meeting the System Performance Requirements spectral, radiometric and geometric requirements reporting any noncompliance and follow up resolution Supporting the validation of products and the verification of ground data processing algorithms Contributing to regular reviews of System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment documentation Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at system, space segment, instrument and ground segment level Providing input for support preparation of documentation for System level reviews. The keyperson shall have the following experience and background University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 3 years of combined experience o in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space o in the field of endtoend mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems of imaging andor sounding instruments Good knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument. Able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Able to work effectively in English EU national or valid work permit for Germany CV in Europass editable format The following experience would be an additional asset Knowledge of ground data processing algorithms and ground processing environment.
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