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Earth Observation Remote Sensing Expert Analyst x2
2015-06-17 11:03:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space GEO Intelligence is a leading provider of optical and satellite imagery, geographic information products, software and services delivering geographic information solutions into both private and public sector organisations worldwide. Airbus Defence and Space provides high valueadded solutions including satellite data acquisition, operational emergency planning systems, geoinformation creation, database management and outsourced hosting. 2 vacancies have arisen for Earth Observation Remote Sensing Expert Analysts with Airbus Defence and Space to be based in Farnborough Guildford, UK. This vacancy regards a position within the EO data quality control operations domain. The Copernicus Space Component Data Access system CSCDA is the interface for accessing the Earth Observation EO products from the Copernicus Space Component and it provides a comprehensive and coordinated access to all Copernicus EO space data, from over 30 Copernicus Contributing Missions CCMs. The CSCDA project is managed by ESA as an integral part of the Copernicus Space Component Programme and with funding from the EC. The CSCDA consists of several layers that are in control of different aspects of the overall system. One of these layers is the Coordinated Data Access System CDS. The CDS layer of the CSCDA ensures a coordinated and integrated service to Copernicus users and is composed of five service domains customer interface SCI, data dissemination CDD, data quality CQC, overall reporting CRP and system validation and configuration CCO. As part of the CDS v3 contract, and on behalf of ESA, Airbus Defence and Space is in charge of the overall operations as well as the hosting of the operational infrastructure. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Provision of expertise and technical advice in Earth Observation for the implementation of the Copernicus Quality Control CQC tasks and service, applying protocols, processes and standards relevant to the Copernicus Space Component Data Access System CSCDA, in line with the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators applicable to the contract Support SAR and Optical image quality assessment of sample data from various satellite imagery missions Investigate issues and anomalies in data quality raised by the EO data users Support harmonisation and standardisation of image and metadata parameters, as well as processing and quality procedures, used by the individual data providers Attend and present as a technical expert at conferences on EO data quality, as well as contributing to publications on these topics Carry out research in support of the CQC service, maintain awareness of and develop EO techniques relevant to the provision of the service Support the CQC domain leader for monthly, quarterly and adhoc reporting. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience BSc. degree in Geomatics, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or related fields MSc. or PhD utilising satellite image processing and analysis would be an asset Proven experience in EO data handling Must have good knowledge of image processing techniques Experience of software such as ERDAS, IDRISI, ENVI, ESRI, NEST and Sentinel1 toolbox would be an asset Good skills in Optical and SAR image analysis Knowledge of ESA programmes, particularly the Copernicus Space Component programme, would be an asset Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually Strong organisational skills Good oral and written communication skills in English. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. To apply click here
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