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Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding Engineer 1513066
2015-08-04 22:05:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding Engineer 1513066 Job Description We are looking for a Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding Engineer to support our client EUMETSAT in the HSIRL1 team. This team is responsible for the scientific development, maintenance, validation and routine monitoring of hyperspectral infrared L1 products in support of the development and operations of EUMETSATs geostationary and polar orbiting systems. You shall contribute to the continued improvement of current operational and prototype products, considering opportunities and new requirements from the user community. Heshe shall support the implementation, the evaluation and the monitoring of these algorithms. Your tasks will typically include Integration and verification of external software deliveries in the prototype processor Development and documentation of prototype software and test procedures Development and maintenance of hyperspectral L1 monitoring tools Development and maintenance of intercomparison with other infrared data tools Generation of test data Statistical analysis and visualisation of calibrated Level 1 radiances Support the transfer and exchange of the expertise developed with IASI L1 to the other hyperspectral infrared missions IASING and MTGIRS Required Skills and Experience You will have a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, mathematics, physics, astrophysics, meteorology or remote sensing. You shall have at least three years of experience in the field of scientific computing. Specifically, you shall have experience and skills in Numerical algorithms Development and testing of complex scientific software Handling and processing of big amounts of data Object oriented techniques for scientific computing Software tools for revision control Use of a high level programming language, preferably C UnixLinux environment with the use of shell or python scripts Advanced use of data analysis, preferably with satellite data Advanced use of programming languages like IDL Knowledge in calibration processes, and if possible in case of hyperspectral sounders Desirable Skills and Experience Radiometric calibration Spectral calibration Apodisation techniques Further mathematical techniques Fourier Transform, statistical techniques, etc. Familiarity with satellite data, preferably from IASI or other hyperspectral infrared instruments Use of radiative transfer models Data formats and libraries such as HDF5, NetCDF and BUFR Software testing Validation and visualization of satellite products Software libraries for numerical linear algebra and similar subroutines Experience with further programming relevant languages and tools such as Perl, Python, Java, etc. Experience in multithreads programming Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 11 September 2015 Start of Work 02.01.2016 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 11 September 2015 Learn more about us in Facebook
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