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Senior Earth Observation Consultant SCJ 2603
2013-02-08 17:38:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Earth Observation Consultant J 2603 Summary A senior technical member of staff, recognised as an expert in their field and providing significant support in winning business. Objective Telespazio Vega intends to expand its commitment to developing EO data driven applications and services to be applied both in the commercial domain such as oil alternative energy and in governmentalscientific areas such as climate change scientific exploitation platforms. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an expert technical knowledge of at least one area of EO data analysis. Due to the close relationship between Telespazio Vega and our parent company, there is an expectation that exploitation of SAR data will be a significant but not sole driver in the activity. The candidate will be able to construct teams for and lead bids aimed at providing eitherboth themed EO scientific exploitation platforms andor commercial EO services. Recognised leadership in one of these fields would be a distinct advantage. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior self starter to work in close support with our sales team, prepare proposals, startup and execute projectsstudies and contribute to new and ongoing EO related services. This will include managing and working on the EO related projects. The candidate may be required to travel within Europe and must be willing and able to liaise with clients and subcontractors when needed. Responsibilities Duties Working with the sales team to promote Telespazio Vega in the EO and SAR fields Liaise with clients to fully exploit opportunities Writing proposals for new work in the Earth Observation field with a focus on SAR, scientific and commercial services. Support to in house QC activities and evolutions when needed Management of studies and projects. Performance of scientific and engineering activities on studies and majorprojects. Qualifications Experience Science based degree, or equivalent, in physics or remote sensing Postgraduate experience working with EO data Experience of working in a commercial environment Essential Skills Understanding of EO data andor services at an expert level Understanding of SAR, andor SAR image processing Understanding of EO data and EO data quality or calval Experience in the use of SAR images and applications Experience of proposal writing Desirable Skills Experience in ESA EO activities Experience in commercial EO activities Good appreciation of the business Experience of EO related to climate change monitoring or long term data preservation or scientific challenges related to themed fields eg Geohazards, Sea Ice, etc. Qualities Innovator, team player and comfortable working in an international environment Enthusiastic selfstarter Must be willing and able to travel within Europe 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 8th March 2013 Location of the position is Luton, UK 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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