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Instrument PerformanceL1b Processing Engineer
2016-09-19 11:04:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced Instrument PerformanceL1b Processing Engineer to work for Telespazio VEGA onsite at ESTEC. Objective To provide engineering support to Earth Observation Missions. for Earth Observation MetOpSG Microwave Radiometers. Responsibilities Duties MetOpSG consists to two series of satellites with three satellites in each series. The industrial Phase B2CD contracts started on 1 June 2014, and PDR is ongoing. The payload of the two satellites consists of ten different instruments, including, in particular, a set of three microwave radiometers MicroWave Sounder, MWS MicroWave Imager, MWI Ice Cloud Imager, ICI. Duties will include but are not limited to Technical support to the assessment and verification of the instruments endtoend performances Analysis of the Ground Processor Prototype, GPP, and Instrument Data Simulator, IDS, requirements Monitoring of the development of GPP and IDS of the related instruments, including payload common parts Review of the GPP and IDS InputOutput Design Specifications Support to EUMETSAT documentation review L1b products specifications, L1b Algorithms Theoretical Baseline Documentation, ATBD Review of Characterisation, Calibration and InOrbit Verification Plans Review of instrument performance models, instrument radiometricgeometric models Improvement and maintenance of performance and data processing tools models, performances, budgets Participation to Project reviews Assessment of noncompliances and RFDsRFWs related to instrument performances Critical review of Best Practices ITT packages for GPP and IDS procurements In the execution of the above tasks, the Performance Engineer will work closely with each of the Principal Instrument Engineers responsible for the relevant instruments. Qualifications Experience A PhD or Master degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant physical sciences, with a background in microwave radiometer instruments for remote sensing Good understanding of the overall instruments, including background in modelling of the observation techniques, endtoend performance estimation, level1b processing and instrument characterization Experience with Microwave Radiometers data processing and instrument modelling is an asset. Candidates shall demonstrate good familiarity with computer programs such as Excel, Matlab, etc. Qualities Be able to function as part of a team A proactive and flexible attitude will be required An ability to work independently and to establish good working relations Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Monday10th December 2015 Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package 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.
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