je.st
news
Instrument Data Processing EngineerScientist for MTG
2016-05-19 11:06:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you a Remote Sensing Scientist with extensive experience in Level 1 satellite data processing algorithms for Image Navigation and Registration and geometrical correction? MTG, IDPF, FCI, LI and IRS are not a weird sequence of letters but you know the meaning? Meteosat Third Generation MTG is a programme you would like to support? If so, come and start a new professional challenge. Apply online at www.telespaziovega.de for this permanent and fulltime position, located on customer side in EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany. Submission deadline for applicants is 8th of June. The expected start date is soon thereafter. We are Telespazio VEGA Deutschland and have been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. We are looking forward to gettoknowyou. ResponsbilitiesDuties The focus of this INR consultancy is mainly in the support of future EUMETSAT geostationary and lowearth orbit programmes, but may also involve support work for existing programmes. The support work will cover the area of geometric navigation, calibration and correction of instrument datasets. The tasks of the key person will typically include Contributing to the development of INR Image Navigation and Registration data processing systems, in particular Support the development procurement of the INR data processing systems Support software implementations and modification in delivered INR data processing software Support the verification and validation of INR data processing systems, and their initial operations phase Supporting the investigation and correction of anomalies related to the performance of INR data processing systems Developing and documenting prototype software validating INR algorithms andor realising INR processing concepts for future programmes, in particular for highaccuracy processing of instrument data from 3axis stabilised platforms Supporting the generation of proxydata for INR prototyping or for verificationvalidation of INR data processing systems Develop the inhouse knowledge base related to INR algorithms and the related software implementations as well as highaccuracy level 1 processing from instruments on GEO and LEO orbits Participation and contributions to formal reviews andor technical meetings. QualificationsExperience Remote Sensing Scientist with extensive experience in Level 1 satellite data processing algorithms for Image Navigation and Registration and geometrical correction. Essential Skills Fluency in English An extensive theoretical knowledge of Level 1 data processing algorithms for Image Navigation and Registration, and geometric correction Sound expertise in software development and proven experience in at least one coding language, preferable CC, in a UNIXLINUX environment. Familiarity with at least one tool to support algorithm software development and rapid prototyping, e.g. MATLAB, IDL, Python Handson experience in the design and implementation of estimation filters e.g. Kalman or Leastsquare filters, preferably in an Image Navigation and Registration application context A sound experience in the specification, prototyping, implementation, verification and validation of complex, realtime Level 1 data processing systems for imaging andor sounding instruments on remote sensing spacecraft A thorough understanding of the interaction between instrumentplatform characteristics and processing impact, including product quality Experience in the development of INR processing systems preferable for large multiinstrument operational space programmes Desirable Skills Knowledge of imaging andor sounding instrumentation for remote sensing spacecraft Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations.
Tags: data
processing
instrument
data processing
Category:Transportation and Logistics