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Sentinel Optical Mission Scientist
2021-03-25 18:12:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Sentinel Optical Mission Scientist who will work for ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS The duties of the contractor relate to Mission Science support to the definition and implementation of future Copernicus 2.0 terrestrial optical Sentinel missions and other optical missions, including support to mission requirements consolidation and the development of geophysical algorithms and preparing products. Ideally, the Contractor also monitors the system performance budget up to and including the commissioning phase. In general terms, the position holder shall perform the following main tasks Help to the management of mission requirements for optical Earth observation missions Support convening and running of relevant CHIME and Next Generation Sentinel Mission Advisory Group and Expert Group activities, including associated organisation and administration Coordinate the definition and development of algorithms to be used in the conversion of calibrated Top of atmosphere RadianceReflectances Level 1 to geophysical parameters Level 2 Initiate, manage and monitor the development of the Level 2 prototype processor, including the definition of the scientific retrieval algorithms, the implementation of the prototypes of the scientific retrieval algorithms, the assessment of Sentinel mission performance on the basis of Level 2 products derived by prototype Level 2 processors. Support and monitor the development of mission specific performance simulators Provide support for the running of the Hypersense campaign activities, including associated satellite acquisitions by PRISMA and DESIS Support the definition of the ground segment requirements and interface requirements, regarding Level 1 Level 2 processor implementation and data distribution to the end users Contribute to the preparation, planning and execution of the instrument commissioning and routine operations activities including the Inorbit Verification Phase and Calibration and Validation activities Monitor the Sentinel mission performance during commissioning phase Support the coordination of collaborative efforts with similar missions from other, national Space Agencies e.g. SBGNASA, EnMAPDLR, PRISMAASI, Landsat NGUSGSNASA Support the generation of project level internal and external reporting e.g., Quarterly Status Reports Continue strong partnership with internal e.g. EOPTECdepartments and external entities e.g. NASA, ASI, DLR In performing these tasks, the contractor will report to the relevant StudyProject Manager and, maintaining close coordination with the relevant Mission Scientist and other members of the StudyProject team. For the mission simulator activities, the Contractor will work closely with the Study TeamProject, but also with experts from the technical directorate. REQUIREMENTS PhD and a minimum of 6 years scientific experience Specialised in terrestrial Earth observation remote sensing and optical biogeophysical variable retrieval Demonstrated experience in terrestrial science, with strong knowledge in radiative transfer and vegetation variable retrievals Knowledge on remote sensing principles, retrieval techniques, error assessment, data assimilation principles Strong fundamental background in optical remote sensing, and in particular in hyperspectral remote sensing Familiarity with the Copernicus Space Component Programme Familiarity with ECs directives and policies and services related to vegetation and soil monitoring and related operational Land monitoring services Familiarity with Level 1 and Level 2 processing of vegetation and soil observations and related atmospheric corrections Strong Experience in the development of Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Documents ATBDs and in setting up preoperational processing systems Able to work independently and in teams Demonstrated autonomy and good organisation, planning, management and communication skills Proficient in the English language spoken and written DEADLINE 06042021 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD will be agreed taking into account how the coronavirus situation develops.
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