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Science Operations Engineer Herschel SCJ 2748
2013-11-05 21:35:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2748.aspx Engineer is to provide support to the scientific user community instrument calibration teams. Objective To become expert in understanding how the attitude and control operations were performed on board the spacecraft and how they may be improved upon in postprocessing on the ground with the aim of reducing photometric uncertainties in the analysed data. Responsibilities Duties Answering helpdesk questions on instrument and spacecraft operations and data products associated with the spacecraft Participate in assessing and updating calibration information and in particular pointing information and its use in the standard processing pipelines Develop procedures for improving pointing information for all instrument modes of operation. Develop methods for handing special pointing problem cases To participate in acceptance testing of new software Perform data quality checking of observations with problematic pointing issues The specific services include Helpdesk Interactions with Scientists Spacecraft Expertise Learn about the technical issues associated with the ACMS system and its effects on the quality of the Herschel science instrument data products Data processing Checks of software delivered to the data processing system for handling pointing improvements Development of further pointing improvements based on improved knowledge of the effects of the ACMS system during operations Acceptance testing of data processing capabilities that include pointing improvements for each software update every 612 months in post operations Provide reporting on postoperations pointing improvements and final attitude and jitter errors and overall spacecraft performance statistics Test that improvements are applicable to and improve the products of the various instrument modes of operation and report assessment of the improvement on science products based on pointing updates Quality control Perform checks of problematic observations and their associated data for feedback to users Qualifications Experience Masters University degree, PhD preferred, in AstronomyAstrophysics, Physics or Engineering, or equivalent and relevant professional experience Essential Skills Specific expertise is required in the following areas Knowledge of space observatory instrumentation, acquired through missions operations andor development Understanding of techniques for accurate determination of spacecraft attitudes Experience understanding of farinfrared science instruments would be an advantage Experience in interacting with the scientific community Fluent in English Qualities The selected engineer must be ready to operate in a team environment and be able to interact with the astronomical community around the world. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. 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 Friday 22nd November 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Nr Madrid, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate 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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