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Remote Sensing Scientist Product Processing Software Expert Copernicus
2021-09-17 19:12:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year We are currently looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist to join our international team of young and inspiring engineers and industry professionals, tasked with driving innovation within the Space, Satellite and Earth Observation sector. This role is routed in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society! The Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division is tasked with providing the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third party missions, such as the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT missions. Within the Atmospheric Chemistry ACh Competence Area of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP, the Remote Sensing Scientist Product Processing Software Expert Copernicus will be responsible for and contribute to product processor prototyping for products derived from the CO2 and NO2 visible to shortwave infrared grating spectrometer, the MultiAngle Polarimeter MAP and the CloudImager CLIM onboard the Copernicus CO2 mission CO2M. CO2M is the space component of the European integrated observation and inversion modelling system dedicated to the monitoring of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. What youll be doing Acquire and maintain an in depth understanding of product processing from instruments onboard of CO2M Support the prototyping and operational implementation of algorithms for product navigation, calibration, coregistration and product inversion from CO2NO2 spectrometer, MAP and CLIM instrument data, as well as for the derived aerosol, cloud and greenhousegas products Support the development and operations of product calibration and validation activities Support the prototyping of processes for product validation and quality analysis Support CO2M mission preparation for commissioning and operations with respect to processor integration, system testing, validation and verification Support industrial activities for operational processor development, and processor specification Play an active role in relevant preparations for mission operations and development and maintenance of product interfaces to the CO2 Monitoring and Verification Support capacity users What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 month NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Private medical coverage for employee and family Attractive final salary pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable Requirements Qualifications Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing, physics or other related degree. Skills and Experience Indepth knowledge and excellent command of scientific programming and prototyping Familiarity with prototyping of algorithms for product navigation, calibration, coregistration andor product inversion from spaceborne grating spectrometer or imager data is an distinct advantage Proven experience of processing of largevolumes of data from relevant space borne instruments Demonstrable experience with scientific development projects and working with user communities and researchers Excellent experience of working in a UNIX environment and with scientificallyoriented coding languages, CC and Python Familiarity with IDL andor MATLAB, and Java is an advantage Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES. EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. More about us EUMETSATs role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Application URL httpseumetsat.jobbase.iojobgm5yk2rn
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Remote Sensing Scientist MAP and CLIM calibration and coregistration for CO2M Copernicus
2021-09-17 19:12:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year We are currently looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist to join our international team of young and inspiring engineers and industry professionals, tasked with driving innovation within the Space, Satellite and Earth Observation sector. This role is routed in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society! The Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division is tasked with providing the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third party missions, such as the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT missions. Within the Image Navigation, Registration, and Calibration INRC Competence Area of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP, the Remote Sensing Scientist Copernicus will be responsible for, and contribute to, the scientific development, maintenance, validation and quality monitoring of MultiAngle Polarimeter MAP and of CloudImager CLIM instrument level1 products of the Copernicus CO2 mission CO2M, in particular with respect to instrument calibration, navigation, and coregistration. CO2M is the space component of the European integrated observation and inversion modelling system dedicated to the monitoring of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. What youll be doing Acquire and maintain an in depth understanding of the instrument design, performances and calibration of the MultiAngle Polarimeter MAP and Cloud Imager CLIM instruments onboard the Sentinel7 CO2 Monitoring mission Support the prototyping and operational implementation of algorithms for image navigation, coregistration, and calibration for the MAP and CLIM instrument level1 products Plan, develop and perform product calibration and validation activities, with respect to MAP and CLIM calibration and coregistration performance, including the MAP and CLIM product coregistration to the main CO2 spectrometer instrument onboard CO2M Provide product quality analysis and longterm monitoring of MAP and CLIM level1 products. Support and develop tools for this task Support Sentinel7 mission preparation for commissioning and operations with respect to processor integrations, system testing, validation and verification Support industrial activities for operational processor development, and processor specification, as well as MAP and CLIM instrument groundcalibration campaigns Play an active role in relevant preparations for missions operation and scientific interactions with the CO2 Monitoring and Verification Support capacity user community. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 month NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Private medical coverage for employee and family Attractive final salary pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable. Requirements Qualifications Advanced university degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing, physics or other related degree. Skills and Experience Indepth scientific knowledge and handson experience of image calibration, navigation and coregistration algorithms in remote sensing applications Proven experience of processing of largevolumes of data from relevant space borne instruments Demonstrable experience with scientific development projects and working with user communities and researchers Experience of working in a UNIX environment and with scientificallyoriented coding languages, CC and Python Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams Familiarity with multiangle polarimeter andor high spatial resolution imager calibration operating in the visible and shortwave infrared region is an advantage Familiarity with IDL andor MATLAB, Java, and software libraries and tools specific for orbit and pointing computations e.g. Orekit, ESA EOCFI, earth observation satellite data and image processing e.g. pytroll, gdal, opencv, itk, data storage e.g. netCdf, grib is an advantage. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES. EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. More about us EUMETSATs role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Application URL httpseumetsat.jobbase.iojob98y1n8u4
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Spacecraft Copernicus Operations Controller
2021-09-01 19:13:27| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you fascinated about Space? Would you love to have a start or continue your Space career? Do you have an educational background in a Space Engineering and have had experience in Space sector? You could be our new Spacecraft Copernicus Operations Controller. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites EUMETSAT based in Darmstadt, Germany. Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Package Description What we offer if you join our amazing team A great opportunity to start a career in a Space sector Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Exciting relocation package if applicable Company events Main Responsibilities As Spacecraft Copernicus Operations Controller you will concentrate your activities on the following Operate on a 247 shift basis all or part of the mission control system, which includes parts of the ground segment as well as the space segment Assist in configuring and testing the operational system to support the operations In case of ground or space segment anomaly take corrective action as necessary, applying the contingency emergency procedures approved for the mission to ensure spacecraft safety and the continuity of service provision to users Participate in other operationsrelated activities small system development, procedures development or maintenance etc. upon request of the Team. Successful Candidate Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring Experience working with computer systems and PC literacy is required. Adaptable, selfdisciplined and able to work in a calm and correct manner under conditions of stress. The position requires working a shift rota You must be able to fit in well within a small operations team. You should have a solid background in a technical environment Ex military personnel should have completed a service College apprenticeship in electronicstelecommunications, and possess a background in Avionics, Air Defence, Air Radar or Communications or in any relevant area. Or You should preferable have a degree at BSc level in a relevant subject such as IT, Telecommunications, Physics or Aerospace engineering etc. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About The Company Why should you join Serco ? At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play. Meaningful and vital work Youll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated. A world of opportunity Youll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression Great people Youll become an integral member of a welldefined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package. Pension About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks SercoInspire Gender, SercoEmbrace Multicultural, SercoUnlimited Disability and InSerco LGBT Networks. Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. More at httpswww.serco.comeusectorexpertisespace httpswww.serco.comeucareerscareersinspace
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Copernicus Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2021-08-31 16:14:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have a proven experience as an Operations Engineer and system level knowledge and expertise of platform and optical payloads? You could be our new Copernicus Spacecraft Operations Engineer. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites EUMETSAT based in Darmstadt, Germany. Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Package Description What we offer if you join our amazing team Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Exciting relocation package if applicable Company events Main Responsibilities As Copernicus Spacecraft Operations Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following Beside the routine operation of the Sentinel3 AB satellites, you will be involved in the preparation and early operations phases of the Sentinel3 C mission. Your major role in team are the operations of the Sentinel 3A and 3B satellites and the relevant system, platform and instrument. Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures. Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments. Investigation into satellite anomalies. Participation in satellite oncall support rota. In order to challenge your skills and experience, you will contribute to the missions success by Identification and support to the implementation of system and process improvements in the team. Develop and validate Sentinel3s innovative set of operational tools. Support the systems and operations preparation of the Sentinel3 C and the upcoming CO2M satellite. Successful Candidate Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring Proven experience as an Operations Engineer. System level knowledge and expertise of platform and optical payloads. Experience with prelaunch, development activities combined with the exposure to SVTs, operations validation, etc. Experience with mission control systems. Familiarity with OnBoard Control Procedures and OnBoard Scheduler concepts. Excellent communication skills Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or any other related area. Minimum of five years in satellite operations and are well familiar with what it takes in operations preparation. Proven experience in software engineering to support satellite operations. Satellite mission controls systems for LEO satellite systems, especially SCOS2000. Experience in Earth Observation Missions would be a plus. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About The Company Why should you join Serco ? At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play. Meaningful and vital work Youll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated. A world of opportunity Youll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression Great people Youll become an integral member of a welldefined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector A company passionate about diversity and inclusion Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package. Pension About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks SercoInspire Gender, SercoEmbrace Multicultural, SercoUnlimited Disability and InSerco LGBT Networks. Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. More at httpswww.serco.comeusectorexpertisespace httpswww.serco.comeucareerscareersinspace
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Copernicus Missions Expert Support Engineer
2021-08-05 13:12:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 1004 We are currently looking for an expert engineerscientist willing to work in ESAESRIN in Frascati, Italy. This person will be part of a team involved in the provision of engineeringscientific and management support services to ESA in the context of the Copernicus Space Component Programme 4 CSC4. In particular, the person we are looking for will provide specialised expert support for products and algorithm definition and CalVal in relation the missions CRISTAL Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimeter and CIMR Copernicus Imaging Microwave Radiometer during Phases AB1, B2CDE1. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Preparation of the contractual documentation including the definition of Level 2 products, RD studies, CalVal studies, CalVal tools definition, Fiducial Reference Measurements developments. Support to the definition and documentation of the CalVal plan. Support to the development of ground segment data processing, calibration, validation and quality control facilities. Contribution to definition of processing algorithms. Contribution to definition of calibration algorithms. Contribution to Test Data Set specification. Preparation of the endtoend data quality process of mission products during its exploitation phase, including the products and processing scenario definition, the algorithm definition and evolution for Level 1 and Level 2 products, the calibration and the geophysical validation concept definition and evolution during the development and exploitation phases. Continuous assessment of the evolving user requirements regarding ESA EO optical missions in term of data quality, calibration and validation, exploring potential synergies with missions under EOPG responsibility. Harmonisation and standardisation of the ESA strategy and innovation in term of algorithm calibration and validation of ESA EO products with the European and international scientific partners. Support to the mission managers for the communication activities, contributing to the preparation of presentations and reports. Publication of papers in peerreviewed journals is highly encouraged. Participation to reviews, review of documentation including generation of review item discrepancies. Participation to expert meetings ex Mission Advisory Group and user meetings. Participation to ESA coordination meeting ESTEC, industry. Participation to Ground Segment Reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry. Support to the Ground Segment Overall Validation. Support to the setup and management of the CalVal team. Adhoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the algorithm development, testing and validation, etc. Generation of technical notes whenever needed. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University PhD or Masters degree in physics, engineeringscientific or Earth sciences with particular emphasis on EO satellite, data processing algorithms, calibration and validation. Proven experience with EO satellite within institutes or industry, with a strong scientific background and experience in project management. Specific experience in the technical domains covered by the EO Expansion Mission missions, specifically in relation to Altimeter andor Imaging Microwave Radiometer instruments. Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the Earth Observation area Stateoftheart knowledge in area of responsibility at required level. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. The following skills and experience are mandatory Knowledge of the ESA missions and instruments and processes related to their ground segment development. Programming skills. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 21082021.
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