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Gaia Science JAVA Software Engineer SCJ 2803
2014-05-08 13:47:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An experienced JAVA software engineer to work for Telespazio VEGA onsite at ESAC to support Gaia Science Operations. Objective An exciting opportunity to work at ESAC, supporting, maintaining and testing systems for the Gaia mission. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will be part of the Gaia SOC AGIS team in close coordination the scientific community to develop the Global Iterative Solution into an operational system. Tasks will include but are not limited to 1. Development and integration of scientific algorithms Coding scientific algorithms in Java following detailed mathematical descriptions Integrating these algorithms into the AGIS framework Testing and validating new implemented functionality unit integration tests using simulation data Optimize new code in terms of memory CPU usage All activities will be supported by SOC personnel and collaborating external scientists. 2. Maintenance of existing code modules Analyse and resolve known deficiencies and inadequacies Issues of existing AGIS software modules Verify and validate that issues have been resolved usually in the form of extending existing tests andor conduction of new largescale tests. 3. System verification and scientific validation Aid in the definition, conduction and analysis of largescale testing campaigns including a first assessment of the scientific quality of results. Documenting results of test campaigns in the form of validation test reports 4. Aid in the creation of the first astrometric solution L22m Assist SOC personnel in all activities needed to generate the first astrometric solution with real flight data, such as Populating the operational AGIS processing DB with IDT and all needed auxiliary data Starting the AGIS run Monitoring the execution of the run from a technical and scientific viewpoint In case of problems, diagnose their cause and implement rectifying actions All activities will be supported by SOC personnel and collaborating external scientists. 5. Other Activities In addition to AGIS the Gaia SOC is responsible for operating and maintaining a number of other key systems like the Initial Data Treatment IDT or the central Gaia Tools Java Library. The engineer may be asked to support maintaining these systems in phases of manpower shortage. Qualifications Experience The service to be provided requires that the personnel should possess a university background in a scientific or technical subject and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in software development. In particular, experience and proficiency in the following fields is required Development andor maintenance of complex scientific data processing systems, preferably in Java Strong background in mathematics and numerical modelling of data Standard Software development techniques and associated tools Eclipse, Subversion, JUnit, ant, continuous integration, automated testing Scripting with Python and SciPy NumPyMatplotlib UNIX, Linux, operating system Product assurance processes and techniques Working withESA Standards, Frameworks and Tools e.g. ECSS LaTeX Essential Skills Have good communications skills Be able to document their work Willing to travel to meetings with the scientific community andor working visits Feel comfortable in an international working environment Be fluent in written and spoken English Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2014 Location of the position is ESAC, Madrid Benefits Competitive salary Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2803.aspx
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