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System and Software Engineer XMMNewton SCJ 2763
2013-12-04 20:36:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary We have a new opportunity for an experienced software engineer with a background in astronomy data processing systems. This post is based in Spain and the engineer will work on the XMMNewton mission data. Objective Scientific data processing of raw data products obtained from the XMMNewton satellite telemetry is done with a dedicated Pipeline Processing System PPS. PPS is a subset of the Scientific Analysis System SAS, an interactive analysis package distributed to the observers for optimum scientific exploitation of the XMMNewton observations performed. The engineer will provide maintenance and support for the PPS and conduct the processing of Science Products. Responsibilities Duties The main activities of this position may include but are not limited to Software maintenance of the whole PPS XMMNewton Pipeline Processing System. The PPS comprises PPS modules, suite of Perl scripts containing the whole of the data reduction schemes for all the XMMNewton instruments and modes Pipeline Control Management System PCMS, the control unit using a Sun Grid engine to distribute the processes across as many processors as available for maximizing the processing efficiency PCMS DB, a Postgres Database storing all the configuration information RUNDAT DB, a Postgres metadata storing processed data information Pipeline Operations Engine POE, a web management tool for operating and monitoring the data reduction execution Data Processed Screening System DPSS, the system used by screeners for efficient manual data quality and problem screening Data Transfer System, used for transferring data between the different SSC nodes for screening, and for transfer and return of source lists to the Archival Catalogue and Database Subsystem ACDS in Strasbourg for crosscorrelation against archival catalogue data Data Processing of the XMMNewton Data, including all of the following running PCMS from raw Observation Data Files ODF for pointed observations to event files, images, spectra, lightcurves, source lists, etc, running PCMS from raw Slew Data Files SDF for slew observations to images generation of serendipitous source catalogues from the generated source lists, both for pointed as for slew observations in general, support and coordination of Science Products Generation delivery of the processed, screened Science Products to the XMMNewton archive Completeness checks of the Science Products, including the screening reports before delivery to the XMMNewton archive Qualifications Experience University degree or equivalent in computer science or a related scientific field. Prior knowledge of astronomy based science missions Proven experience in the development andor maintenance of space observatory science analysis systems Proven experience on data processing systems for space astronomy missions. Essential Skills Experience with Data Base management tools mostly POSTGRES and protocols for information access from SOC systems. Good command of modern programming languages CC, F9095, Perl, TclTk, Good knowledge of UNIX operating system. The candidate should be open minded and be able to understand the different subsystems as a whole integrated systems. Qualities The selected candidate must be willing to operate in an international team environment. Candidates should be systemminded, flexible and able to work as a member of a small interdisciplinary team Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage.. The engineer should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. 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 19th December 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Near Madrid, Spain. Benefits Competitive package 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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