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Earth Observation Data Exploitation Analysts
2015-03-20 18:03:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Earth Observation Data Exploitation Analysts UK Category Information Technology City Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Position ID J02152038 Permanent Full Time Position Description CGI has immediate opportunities for technical staff with uptodate experience of Earth Observation EO data exploitation for different applications, products and services, to build up a new team of specialists working in the Earth Observation domain in Leatherhead, Surrey. Of specific interest is experience of working with the European Space Agencys EO exploitation programmes such as the Data User Element DUE, Value Adding Element VAE, Support to Science Element STSE, or Climate Change Initiative CCI programmes at ESRIN, or in the Integrated Applications Promotion IAP programme. We are looking for staff with experience of the overall EO data exploitation cycle, from receipt of source imagery to calval and processing into products andor services. CGI is a leading business and technology services company with 68,000 professionals across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. We have one of the largest industrial groups in Europe specialising in signal and image processing and geospatial data systems. We specialise in 24x7 operational endtoend EO ground system solutions, and in developing applications and services to exploit EO data. Our areas of expertise extend from user and system requirements analysis through to design, development, integration and support. We have the presence, expertise and complete IT services to meet clients business needs anywhere, anytime and to offer our professionals challenging and rewarding careers. Essential Bachelors or higher degree in remote sensing or a related discipline Experience of EO data exploitation, interpretation and processing into products andor services Experience of EO data exploitation tools, whether commercial or opensource, for example ESRI, IDLEnvi, GDAL, QGIS, or others Experience of ESA tools for EO data analysis, for example NEST, BEAM, BEAT, the Sentinel Toolboxes, etc. Experience in the overall workflow of EO data processing, from receipt of source data to delivery of final product or service Good understanding of the EO data acquisition and ordering process from both commercial and institutional missions. Highly desirable Experience of EO data exploitation work for ESAESRIN DUE, VAE or CCI projects, or ESA IAP projects Experience of EO exploitation work for ESA EO missions such as ERS, Envisat, Earth Explorers or Copernicus Sentinels Integration of EO data with other data sources, such as insitu, airborne, GNSS or Satcoms Experience of meteorological or climate data products processing and analysis Calibration Validation and Quality Assurance of EO data products and services. At CGI, were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company one that has grown to 68,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for fulltime, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid timeoff program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLY NOW
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