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MTG Calibration Engineer
2016-09-26 14:12:36| 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. MTG Calibration Engineer 1613167 Job Description We are looking for a MTG Calibration Engineer for our client EUMETSAT. You shall provide support and advice to the algorithm development group for geostationary satellites. You will support the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration Competence Area in the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of EUMETSAT with a particular focus on the MTGFCI mission. Specifically, your tasks will include the provision of support to The development of MTGFCI Level1 Reference Processor The scientific and engineering analysis of the radiometric calibration algorithms of L1 data from MTGFCI Specifying requirements and establishing specifications for the MTGFCI solar and lunar calibration products Definition, specification, design and development of additional monitoring tools for the future MTGFCI The development and the upgrade of the MultiMission Calibration System MuMiCS to achieve better accuracy, which include Pseudoinvariant calibration sites Rayleigh scattering over the sea Lunar calibration Deep Convective Clouds The development and the upgrade of the MultiMission System for InterCalibration MuMiSIC within the context of instrument monitoring and EUMETSATs involvement in GSICS activities The OPS Department in the routine operation of the MuMiCS and MuMiSIC Maintenance of the GIRO and GLOD infrastructure within GSICS, including the updating the GIRO with enhancements available from EUMETSATs partners Analyse the performance of different calibration techniques, including lunar calibration Support relevant satellite intercalibration studies, in particular in the context of GSICS activities Documentation, including writing of Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents ATBDs, Specification Documents, Verification and Validation reports, and technical notes on the above activities. Required Skills and Experience A university degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects Be familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of Level 1 data. A demonstrated experience of a minimum of 5 years in the area of satellite meteorology or satellite data processing, including at least 3 years of experience on onboard and vicarious calibration methods including lunar calibration and the use of pseudo Demonstrate a good working knowledge of statistical techniques and understanding of the concepts of calibration and traceability. Good knowledge of radiative transfer in the solar andor infrared spectral ranges and experience in applying them for surface andor atmospheric applications. Proven experience in the use of data analysis tools, such as MatlabIDL, scripting languages, such as PerlPython and highlevel programming, such as CCFORTRAN in a LinuxUnix environment, and an aptitude to learn further programming languages as required. Proven experience in the specification, development, implementation and maintenance of calibration algorithms also with codevelopers. Very good communication skills both verbal and written to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports To work to tight deadlines under changing conditions Desirable Skills and Experience Experience of working in an operational satellite environment. Experience of image analysis. Experience with a range of different data formats used in satellite remote sensing. Experience with Software build environments, version control tools and Configuration Management. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 24 October 2016 Start of Work March 2017 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 24 October 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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