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EPSSG Science Support Engineer
2015-09-24 12:04:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for an EPSSG Science Support Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The activities will include scientific aspects related to the development of the product processing functions of the optical imaging missions in the EPSSG ground segment. As successful candidate you 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 at EUMETSAT Headquarters, located in Darmstadt, Germany. Your tasks and responsibilities will include 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 calibrationvalidation plans Contribution to the generation of performance budgets Assessment of results from external studies Contribution to the initiation of scientific support studies System meetings and activities of instrument functional chain teams IFCT Participation in ground segment andor instrument reviews, progress and technical meetings. These will also involve close crossdivisional interactions and interface with experts in various disciplines system engineering, instruments, ground segment, operations, science. Requirements Essentials Scientific consultancy will be sought in the areas of optical imaging to support the development work for the optical imagers METimage visibleinfrared multispectral, mediumresolution imager and 3MI Multiviewing, Multichannel, Multipolarisation imager. You should have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum level of supervision. You should have 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 in one or more of the areas listed above, including involvement in processing of satellite data up to level1 calibrated geolocated radiances andor level 2 geophysical parameters Very good skills in a highlevel, compiled programming language, such as Fortran, CC, Java Fluency in commandline use on LinuxUnix platforms Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents Familiarity with Microsoft Office Good interpersonal skills in support of team work Fluency in English is mandatory this is the working language at EUMETSAT, and you must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirables The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in understanding and specifying requirements Experience with the specification, development and validation of satellite data processing chains Experience with calibration and product validation methods Knowledge in radiative transfer. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. 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If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position EPSSG Science Support Engineer Reference G015225EUM Application closing date 02.11.2015 Start date 04.01.2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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