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EarthCare PDGS Engineer
2015-07-03 15:04:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting an EarthCare PDGS Engineer to support the Data Quality and Algorithms Management office at our clients premises in Frascati, Italy. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Management Support to the ICMF,and QCF subsystems technical officers for PreparationMaintenance of the PDGS subsystems managerial documentation e.g. implementation plan Preparation of the PDGS subsystems contractual documentation e.g. CCNs Management of industries in charge of PDGS subsystems development Coordination of PDGS subsystems reviews Support to PDGS specification for the part relevant to the PDGS subsystems implementation e.g. Interface Control Documents Support the acceptance by the PDGS Project of PDGS external CFIs operational Processors in particular Review of documentation from various sources ESA, Industry during the project phases dealing with subsystems implementation and testing. Participation to Ground Segment Reviews and PDGS reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry Management of the review item discrepancies, system or software problem reports and action linked to PDGS SubSystems implementation contracts Generation of technical notes whenever needed during the relevant project phases Operations of the various supporting tools for the part relevant to the PDGS subsystems implementation e.g. Documentation Management System Support to the PDGS Integration and Validation and Ground Segment Validation phases addressing for the relevant PDGS subsystems Integration of the facility within the processing centre Definition of integration and validation tests Run of integration and validation tests procedures Test results analysis Test reporting Support for operators training and preparation of operational documentation for the relevant PDGS subsystems Support for definition and documentation of the PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan and procedures for the relevant PDGS subsystems Support for the preparation of the launch and the implementation of rehearsal activities for the relevant PDGS subsystems ICMF Operations, monitoring and reporting during commissioning Quality control results analysis and reporting during commissioning Definition and evolution of products Quality Control and Instruments Monitoring baselines Support for processing algorithms definition and review Support for calibration strategy and algorithms definition and review Support to the definition of the utilisation of data from the space segment level testing and to the definition of space to ground interface tests for the processors Support to products format definition Participation to the EarthCARE Mission Advisory Groups Adhoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS subsystems engineering, testing and validation, etc. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Good understanding of and background in geophysical sciences andor specific instruments relevant to the EarthCARE mission Experience in instrument and data monitoring Experience in data quality control Experience in operational processors development Experience in calibration activities Programming skills e.g. MatLab or Python in order to develop tools for the accomplishment of the engineering, testing and validation activities Fluent English language oral and written, Autonomy in writing technical notes, specifications and reports in English, Good interpersonal skills and team spirit, Knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions and instruments and processes related to their PDGS development would be an asset How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 15082015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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