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Microwave Radiometer Performance Engineer
2015-11-11 15:05:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of Earth Observation. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. This position is a replacement for our engineer who is joining EUMETSAT. Overview The work will be performed onsite at ESTEC within the Earth Observation MetOp Second Generation Project Team. 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. This position is the Performance Engineer for the three radiometers MWSMWIICI. In particular the tasks include 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 model, 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. Heshe will liaise with various members of the project team, being responsible for the various instrument subsystems and disciplines, e.g. optics, focal plane assembly, calibration. With regard to the mission performance assessment it is expected that the incumbent also liaises with the science support team, where adequate, to support both the mission related scientific studies and the instrument design evolution. Specific qualification requirements University degree preferably Masters or equivalent qualification in instruments performance and data processing with background in microwaveRF instruments for remote sensing. A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience post Degree. Good understanding of the overall instruments, including background in modelling of the observation techniques, endtoend performance estimation, level 1b processing and instrument characterisation. Experience with Microwave Radiometer data processing and instrument modelling is an asset. Candidates shall demonstrate good familiarity with computer programs such as Excel, Matlab, etc. Ability to work and communicate effectively in English. Be able to work independently and also work with colleagues within a team. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 2 December 2015 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl quoting reference EOP50. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their detailed technical proposal and candidates to ESA by midday 9 December 2015.
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