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EPSSG Radio Occultation Science Support 1313069
2013-08-16 09:36:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. EPSSG Radio Occultation Science Support 1313069 Job Description 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. Required Skills and Experience 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. Scientific consultancy is sought in the area of Radio Occultation. Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience 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. Knowledge of French Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 16 September 2013 Start of Work 01 January 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 16 September 2013
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