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EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer
2015-11-16 20:06:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking to further enhance our team by adding a EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The activities for the selected keyperson will be related to overall system aspects for endtoend instrument chains, i.e. involving the space segment platform and instruments as well as the ground segment. The keyperson will provide support in the area of system and mission performance spectral, radiometric and geometric engineering. The activities to be followed up are in the following areas Followingup performance requirements, allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers Followingup and reviewing definition of approach for modeling of system performances, performed by Client, space segment andor instrument providers review of adequacy of related performance modeling 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. Most activities will involve interactions with instrument, science and ground segment teams, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. Your Profile 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 in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space 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. The following experience would be an additional asset Knowledge of ground data processing algorithms and ground processing environment. The keyperson shall be able to fulfill 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. The official languages are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the keyperson must be able to work effectively in this language. REFERENCE 15211567 LOCATION Darmstadt, Germany CONTACT recruitmoltek.net CLOSING DATE 7th December 2015 MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies.
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