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EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer mf
2015-11-16 17:04:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer mf Ref. No. 159923 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, nondefense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, we are seeking an experienced EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer to support the future EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG space programme. The activities will be related to endtoend instrument processing chains activities, from acquisition of signals by instruments on board the MetOpSG satellites up to dissemination of derived products to endusers by the ground segment. The focus of the work is EndtoEnd E2E mission performance allocations and budgeting, instrument data processing specifications and enduser product validation, for all mission instruments. You will be interacting with the EPSSG System Team in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO at EUMETSAT and will support tasks as specification, design, procurement, integration and verification of onground data processing elements. The coordination with EPSSG instrument team and science team involved in these activities plays a key role. Responsibilities The activities 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. You 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 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 non compliances 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 non compliance 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 at EUMETSAT, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. This is a fulltime position with a planned starting date in Q1 2016. You will be nominally based at EUMETSATs facilities in Darmstadt, Germany, but shall be in a position to attend reviews and progress meetings held outside EUMETSAT premises. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have a university degree, in the domain of engineering, science, or other suitable qualification. Essential skills are 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. You shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan your work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. You shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. You shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Fluency in English spoken and written is mandatory, as English is the working language. What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId753joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date December 08th, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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