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Solar Orbiter MAG Calibration Engineer
2019-07-09 12:29:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solar Orbiter MAG Calibration Engineer 36,926 45,547 p.a. Job summary Are you highly collaborative? Do you have an impressive background in data processing and coding? Does the idea of applying your talents and creativity to the future of space exploration excite you? If so, then this could be the perfect career opportunity for you. Duties and responsibilities The Space Atmospheric Physics Group in Imperial College Londons Department of Physics is in search of a Calibration Engineer to become part of the highly successful, multidisciplinary team. This unique opportunity will enable you to contribute to magnetic field investigation of the European Space Agency Solar Orbiter Mission to study the Sun due to launch next year. Essential requirements A degree in physics, engineering or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent level of research, industrial or commercial experience is essential. It is also essential to have experience in one or more programming languages including Python andor C as well as in writing, testing and maintaining software pipeline or software modules for processing data. An interest in space hardware and in plotting and analysing experimental data is highly desirable, however, we are also interested in hearing from software minded graduates who excel at problem solving and like to be challenged. Further information This is a full time, fixedterm position for 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Solar Orbiter Investigating the sunclose up Launch 2020 This career opportunity will suit a motivated individual who would relish working with a small team who have developed instruments that have produced outstanding science on missions such as Cassini, Rosetta and Cluster. To apply, visit httpswww.imperial.ac.ukjobs Should you have any queries about the application process please contact the Space and Atmospheric Physics Group Administration office via space.secimperial.ac.uk. For technical issues when applying online please email recruitmentimperial.ac.uk Closing date 28 July 2019 Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer. The Department of Physics is also an IoP JUNO Champion and Athena SWAN Silver Award Winner.
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