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Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding L2 Consultancy Support mf
2014-03-31 17:37:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Engineer mf in order to fulfill the duty as Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding L2 Consultancy Support for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The HSIRL2 team is responsible for the scientific development, maintenance, validation and routine monitoring of hyperspectral infrared atmospheric sounding products in support of the development and operations of EUMETSATs geostationary and polar orbiting systems. The tasks include the implementation, maintenance, evolution, testing, validation and monitoring of existing and future retrieval and monitoring algorithms and their products, with a main focus on the future MTGIRS Meteosat Third Generation Infrared Sounder. The tasks of the position include in particular Release and validation of new versions of the MTGIRS L2 prototype Integration and verification of external software deliveries in the prototype processor Software anomaly fixing Code optimisation Development and documentation of prototype software and test procedures Generation of test data Statistical analysis and visualisation of hyperspectral infrared Level 2 products Support the transfer and exchange of the expertise developed with IRS L2 to the other hyperspectral infrared missions IASI and IASING Retrieval algorithm specification, validation and tuning Prototype L2 monitoring facilities Qualifications Experience Sound experience in these fields is expected Scientific computing 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 Very good skills in a high level programming language, preferably C Advanced use of data analysis and visualisation with tools like Perl Data Language PDL, Matlab, IDL or equivalent preferably with satellite data Experience in some of the following areas is expected Inverse problems Principal component analysis Further mathematical modelling techniques nonlinear optimization, regression, neural networks, Kalman filters, etc. Familiarity with satellite data, preferably from IASI or other hyperspectral infrared instruments Use of radiative transfer models Retrieval of atmospheric parameters from infrared andor microwave radiances Data formats and libraries such as HDF5 and NetCDF 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. Multithreads programming The Key Person shall have good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientifictechnical reports. The Key Person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and structured manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress. The ability to pay attention to details is mandatory, especially in the context of thorough software verification before release. The Key Person must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Academic and work related requirements A University degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, astrophysics, meteorology or remote sensing. Perfect command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. 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. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online to andree.scherschellsespace.comuntil 13th April 2014.
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