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EPSSG Radio Occultation Science Support
2013-02-26 17:37:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The activities of the Key person will include scientific aspects related to the development of the product processing facilities of the EPSSG ground segment. The Key person will work in a matrix structure providing crossdivisional support and be hosted in the Remote Sensing and Products Division of the Technical and Science Support Department. The tasks and responsibilities will include Preparation of algorithm theoretical basis documents for the generation of level 1 and selected level 2 products Preparation of product generation specifications for the product processing facilities Prototyping of product generation functions Generation of product contents specifications Preparation of test data Preparation of initial validation plans Contribution to the generation of performance budgets Conduct of internal studies related to mission requirements refinements Assessment of results from external studies Contribution to the initiation of scientific support studies System meetings and activities of instrument functional chain teams IFCT1 Participation in reviews. The support will involve close crossdivisional interactions and interface with experts in various disciplines system engineering, instruments, operations, science. PROFILE OF THE KEY PERSON Scientific consultancy is sought in the area of Radio Occultation. The Key person shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. The Key person shall have, as mandatory, the following experience and background University degree in remote sensing, meteorology, oceanography, physics, or equivalent At least three years of experience in the field of remote sensing, including experience with radio occultation observations Experience in satellite data processing Very good skills in a higher programming language, such as Fortran, CC, Python Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents Familiarity with Microsoft Office Good interpersonal skills in support of team work. The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in understanding and writing requirements Experience with the specification, development, and validation of satellite data processing chains Experience with calibration and product validation methods Knowledge in radio occultation data processing and applications. Fluency in English is mandatory as it is a working language. CONSULTANCY DURATION AND REPORTING The activity will require the fulltime availability of the Key person for the duration of the contract. The work will be released in individual work packages, in line with the general tasks listed above. Formal reporting is required at monthly intervals and in the event of a major task completion. The monthly reports and any other reports or documentation generated shall be submitted to the responsible technical officer. WORKING HOURS The tasks shall be performed during the normal office hours. Key persons annual leave requests shall be submitted to the Clients technical officer for approval and recording
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