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Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding L1 Science Engineer
2015-08-28 15:04:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an opportunity for a university graduated scientistengineer in computer science, mathematics, physics, astrophysics, meteorology or remote sensing, with at least 3 years experience in the field of scientific computing to support our customer in 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. This position is full time and unlimited and fully based on customer side in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany. The position will start earliest November 2015. Submission deadline for applicants is 12th of September 2015. RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES The Key Person will be part of 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. The Key Person 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. The tasks of the Key Person 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 visualization 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 QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE The Key Person shall have a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, mathematics, physics, astrophysics, meteorology or remote sensing. ESSENTIAL SKILLS The Key Person shall have at least three years of experience in the field of scientific computing. Specifically, the Key Person 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 Experience in some of the following areas is considered as advantages 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 The Key Person shall have good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientifictechnical reports. BENEFITS Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. APPLICATION You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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