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Systems Engineer Mission Data Processing
2014-01-16 19:34:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Deliver data processing systems for some of the worlds most sophisticated satellites. EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 29 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. Systems Engineer Mission Data Processing REF. VN1322 Based within the System Engineering and Projects Division of our Technical and Scientific Support Department, you will act as deputy leader of the Data Processing System Engineering team. This will involve providing technical guidance on system engineering issues, whilst contributing to the maintenance of data processing system functions for operational ground segments and the development of new programmes in the field of data and product processing system engineering. As well as contributing to the general activities of the Department, you will assist the team leader in coordinating the activities of the team, motivate and develop a number of colleagues and consultants, design and play a central part in analysing, designing, selecting, defining, and supporting the procurement of new EUMETSAT processing architectures and technologies, as well as designing architectural evolutions and managing system upgrade activities. Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline, you will bring extensive experience of developing, integrating and maintaining largescale software systems in operational, highavailability, timecritical environments, ideally related to earth observation spacecraft payload data processing. At the same time, you should be skilled in technical contract management and competent in engineering processes using formal methods and tools, with good knowledge of standards relevant to EO Data Processing systems. You will have a proven ability to develop and manage teams. In addition, you will be adept at influencing across the organisation, with a track record of earning your colleagues respect through technical competence and drive. Finally, you must be familiar with the design of payload data processing systems, capable of communicating in English with some knowledge of French, and ideally able to use networking technologies. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 16 February 2014 EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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