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Information Data Processing Engineer
2015-07-20 13:05:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for an Instrument Data Processing Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Instrument Data Processing Engineer IDPE shall mainly perform tasks related to instrument data processing in support of Copernicus Sentinel3 Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS, during the routine operations phase. The IDPE will start before launch, and support the commissioning and early operations, as well as the configuration and tuning of the PDGS. The tasks primarily cover the support to the operation of the various data processing components including Data ingestion, processing and product distribution Data and Product analysis the testing and the implementation of new products the settingup and implementation of operational procedures and documentation anomaly investigation first line maintenance coordination with external organisations and service providers attendance at technical meetings participation in formal reviews. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the Key person shall have the following mandatory skills At least 3 years experience in operations of realtime satellite instrument data processing systems Demonstrated experience in Instrument data processing of Level0 data and generation distribution of meteorological andor environmental products Demonstrated experience in Near real time data driven automated systems in large computer networks Significant experience of validating complex remote sensing data processing systems Demonstrated experience with UNIXLinux operating systems. The Consultant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with a minimum of supervision. Fluency in English is mandatory and a working knowledge of French would be an advantage, together with good communication skills. Desirables Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Consultant to have experience with or knowledge of some of the following Imaging and sounding instrumentation for remote sensing spacecraft Development and maintenance of operational procedures and configuration data Programming Languages e.g. C, C and IDL Scripting Languages and Data Bases e.g. Perl, Python, shell, Oracle Spacecraft andor ground segment operations Communication protocols TCPIIP, MBSS Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems CCSDS formats Knowledge andor experience of geophysical remote sensing data processing, e.g. Image Navigation and Registration INR, radiometric correction, calibration algorithms and retrieval of geophysical parameters. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Instrument Data Processing Engineer Reference G015173EUM Application closing date 28.08.2015 Start date October 2015 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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