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GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Engineer
2014-03-31 17:37:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Engineer to support our customer in Germany. GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. You will have the following responsibilities Analysis of inflight calibration performance of the GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB Evaluation of the applicability of the onground characterisation key data to the in orbit situation of GOME2 Analysis of the longterm degradation signatures on GOME2 Evaluation of methods for generation of degradation factors Crosscalibration and validation of level 1 radiance and polarisation data Development of software for the purposes of analysing the inflight calibration performance and longterm degradation performance of the GOME2 instrument Investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 users Development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities Testing and validation the algorithms and analysis procedures developed Provision of support for longterm instrument monitoring and implementation Validation of the any proposed inorbit corrections within the operational processing environment. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in an engineering field Several years experience in the field of remote sensing product data analysis including experience with UVVisible calibration and validation Experience in remote sensing data analysis using UVVisible satellite data, calibration of level 0 and validation of level 1 satellite data products, use of vector radiative transfer models and the GOME2 mission and instrument Demonstrated skills in a higher programming language and working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems Experience in specification, design and coding of complex product processors as well as testing and verification of complex data processing systems Expertise in the remaining EPS missions and instruments, quality control of satellite data and products and operational product processing environments would be an asset Knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash, SQL software build environments and tools, source code control system would be an asset Experience in writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from July 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker, quoting job reference DEDSC2233 before 07May14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany. Apply for this job
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