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Instrument Chains Performance Engineer
2016-10-10 11:04:57| 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. Instrument Chains Performance Engineer 1613177 Job Description We are looking for an Instrument Chains Performance Engineer for our client EUMETSAT. Your tasks will be related to overall system aspects for endtoend instrument chains, i.e. involving the space segment platform and instruments as well as the ground segment. You will provide support in the area of system and mission performance engineering and onground instrument data processing engineering. Typical activities will include Followingup performance requirements, allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers Following up the definition and development of the onground instrument data processing specifications e.g. algorithms and product formats Following up the development of the onground instrument data processing systems, test tools and test data Followingup and reviewing definition of approach for modelling of system performances, space segment andor instrument providers review of adequacy of related performance modelling tools Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the system performance budgets, collecting input from space segment, instruments and ground processing segment reporting any noncompliances and following up resolution Contributing to the consolidation and maintenance of the system requirements, including tracing to space segment, instrument andor ground segment requirements and tracking of the status of compliance reporting any noncompliances and follow up resolution Supporting the consolidation of the verification approach for system performance requirements and contributing to the maintenance of the related verification matrix Contributing to the assessment of the ground data processing algorithms and CalVal algorithms developed as part of the JasonCS ground segment and confirm that they allow meeting the System Performance Requirements reporting any noncompliance and follow up resolution Supporting the validation of products and ground data processing algorithms Following up the verification, integration and acceptance of the onground instrument data processing elements Contributing to regular reviews of System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment documentation Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment level Providing input for support preparation of documentation for System and Ground Segment level reviews Most activities will involve interactions with instrument, science and ground segment teams at EUMETSAT, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. Required Skills and Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 3 years of combined experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space in the field of endtoend mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems Good knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments JasonCS satellites will embark a radar altimeter, a microwave radiometer, a GNSS receiver and a radiooccultation instrument Knowledge of ground data processing algorithms and ground processing environment Desirable Skills and Experience The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in verifying onground instrument data processing systems Experience in development of test data sets and processor prototypes Experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions You shall be able to fulfill the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision have a systematic approach to work be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation good communication skills verbal and written are important Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 28 October 2016 Start of Work December 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 28 October 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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