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System and Software Engineer for Herschel Science Operations fm
2013-08-02 12:35:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For our project near Madrid in Spain we are looking for a System and Software Engineer for Herschel Science Operations fm at ESAC. Tasks The objective of the service support to be provided is to continue development of the Herschel Science Data Processing system by designing, implementing, maintaining, testing and documenting data analysis modules written in Java and Jython on a Linux platform. This software is developed jointly between ESA, the three Herschel instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Center, with ESA coordinating the overall development and providing the framework within which the instrument teams can develop and optimise instrumentspecific data reduction algorithms. The Herschel Data Processing System serves both as the basis to generate standard pipeline products and as tool to analyse Herschel data interactively. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. Specific tasks beyond generalpurpose software development include Development and maintenance of the Herschel standard product generation and quality control framework. This framework is used for pipeline data processing for all Herschel data Graphical user interface GUI development and maintenance Development and maintenance of the Herschel Interactive Analysis system. This system is used by the astronomical community to exploit Herschel data in detail Development and maintenance of data structures, including accessing them locally and from object oriented and relational databases Development and maintenance of numerical libraries Setting up and providing access to webservices working in the VO context Writing and maintenance of documentation Provision and maintenance of test harnesses Support of the data processing technical assistants when running the operational environment to generate Herschel standard products Essential Requirements The service to be provided requires the following qualification, knowledge and experience A university degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent At least five years relevant experience in professional software development and software engineering coding Java applications Very good and broad knowledge of Java Good knowledge of GUI development Unix based systems Linux Configuration control system CVS Object Oriented design methods Experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community would be an advantage. The selected contractor must operate in a team environment and occasionally travel. Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage. The contractor should be used to working independently in a focussed way against tight deadlines. The contractor should be comfortable in an international working environment Desirable Skills The following knowledge and expirience would be regarded as an asset Knowledge of Jython Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA Knowledge of bash scripting Knowledge of the FITS file format Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems and algorithms Experience writing user documentation Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh based systems Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods Knowledge of data structures Knowledge of design patterns Knowledge of XML and DocBook Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Additional Information Fluency in English is mandatory The candidate must have a valid Spanish work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen Planned start date is as soon as possible Interviews are scheduled to take place at ESAC on 9 September 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer
2013-07-29 13:51:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to support the continued development of the Herschel Science Data Processing system by designing, implementing, maintaining, testing and documenting data analysis modules written in Java and Jython on a Linux platform. This software is developed jointly between ESA, the three Herschel instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Center. ESA coordinates the overall development and provides the framework within which the instrument teams can develop and optimise instrumentspecific data reduction algorithms. The Herschel Data Processing System serves both as the basis to generate standard pipeline products and as tool to analyse Herschel data interactively. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. The specific tasks beyond generalpurpose software development include Development and maintenance of the Herschel standard product generation and quality control framework. This framework is used for pipeline data processing for all Herschel data Graphical user interface GUI development and maintenance Development and maintenance of the Herschel Interactive Analysis system. This system is used by the astronomical community to exploit Herschel data in detail Development and maintenance of data structures, including accessing them locally and from object oriented and relational databases Development and maintenance of numerical libraries Setting up and providing access to webservices working in the VO context Writing and maintenance of documentation Provision and maintenance of test harnesses Support of the data processing technical assistants when running the operational environment to generate Herschel standard products Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a Masters degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent, together with least five years relevant experience in professional software development and software engineering coding Java applications. You will require to have had experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community. You will be working in both a team environment and independently, you must be focused to deadlines, with occasionally travel Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels are required You will be comfortable in an international working environment and must be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. Specific knowledge is required in the following areas Excellent and broad knowledge of Java in a Unix based systems Linux Good knowledge of GUI development Experience using configuration control system CVS Object Oriented design methods Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications is a strong advantage Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment is a strong advantage Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA is a strong advantage It is desirable candidates have experience with the majority, if not all, of the following Knowledge of Jython Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols Knowledge of bash scripting and the FITS file formats Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems, and algorithms Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh systems Experience writing user documentation Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods Knowledge of data structures and design patterns Knowledge of XML and DocBook Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you are selected for interview, by the client, these are being scheduled to be held on 9th September 2013 at ESAC, Madrid, Spain If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid44755 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer Reference RTCSRE042 Application closing date 22nd August 2013 Start date ASAP. Duration Initially until 31st Dec 2014, possible extension Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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Java Software Engineer Herschel Science Data SCJ2703
2013-07-29 13:51:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A degree educated experienced science operations engineer with experience of using Java and Jython on a Linux platform is required. Objective The objective of the service support to be provided is to continue development of the Herschel Science Data Processing system by designing, implementing, maintaining, testing and documenting data analysis modules. This software is developed jointly between ESA, the three Herschel instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Center, with ESA coordinating the overall development and providing the framework within which the instrument teams can develop and optimise instrumentspecific data reduction algorithms. The Herschel Data Processing System serves both as the basis to generate standard pipeline products and as tool to analyse Herschel data interactively. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. Responsibilities Duties Specific tasks beyond generalpurpose software development include Development and maintenance of the Herschel standard product generation and quality control framework. This framework is used for pipeline data processing for all Herschel data Graphical user interface GUI development and maintenance Development and maintenance of the Herschel Interactive Analysis system. This system is used by the astronomical community to exploit Herschel data in detail Development and maintenance of data structures, including accessing them locally and from object oriented and relational databases Development and maintenance of numerical libraries Setting up and providing access to webservices working in the VO context Writing and maintenance of documentation Provision and maintenance of test harnesses Support of the data processing technical assistants when running the operational environment to generate Herschel standard products. Qualifications Experience A university degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent is required. Essential Skills Specific knowledge is required in the following areas At least five years relevant experience in professional software development and software engineering coding Java applications Very good and broad knowledge of Java Good knowledge of GUI development Unix based systems Linux Configuration control system CVS Object Oriented design methods Desirable Skills Knowledge of Jython Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA Knowledge of bash scripting Knowledge of the FITS file format Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems and algorithms Experience writing user documentation Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh based systems Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods Knowledge of data structures Knowledge of design patterns Knowledge of XML and DocBook Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Qualities Experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community would be an advantage The selected engineer must operate in a team environment and occasionally travel. Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage. The engineer should be used to working independently in a focussed way against tight deadlines. The engineer should be comfortable in an international working environment and must 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. Location of the position is Madrid, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package are offered to the successful candidate 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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LISA Pathfinder, Science Operation Engineer, RTCSRE035
2013-07-18 15:37:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LISA Pathfinder, Science Operation Engineer, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. LISA Pathfinder LPF is the technology demonstrator for the LISA mission, its primary goal is to demonstrate the critical technologies needed for LISA. The payload onboard will consist of the European LISA Technology Package LTP and a contribution provided by the NASAJPL, the Disturbance Reduction System DRS. The Science and Technology Operations Centre STOC is the point of interface to the scientific community and are responsible for the payload scheduling, quicklook data analysis and data processing and archiving. During the operational phase of the mission extensive stays at ESOC Darmstadt, Germany may be needed. The specific tasks and requirements for this position Activities during the development phase STOC system engineering The service to be provided by the Operations Engineer will entail supporting the system engineering activities of the STOC. This includes Define and maintain the toplevel system design of the Science Operations Ground Segment in the different mission phases Support the definition of the interfaces between the STOC and the MOC and the writing maintenance of the STOCMOC ICD Define the interfaces between the STOC and the LTP DRS and write the STOCLTP and STOC DRS ICDs Write the STOC Operations Plans Write the STOC Operations Procedures STOC SW development The Operations Engineer will Monitor the development of the software modules e.g. Mission Planning, Data Ingestion, Simulator, Be responsible of the installation of these tools and their configuration control at STOC Perform their acceptance tests. STOC integration Ground Segment Tests The Operations Engineer will provide service support for the definition, preparation and execution of The STOC integration tests, Ground Segment tests SOVTs The STOC Simulations. This includes Prepare test plans, test data and procedures to applied during these tests Participate in the tests, the debriefings and write the necessary test reports and raise SPRs as well as nonconformance reports as appropriate Activities during the operational phase STOC System Engineering The Operations Engineer will continue to provide service activities in operations with the activities performed during the development phase. This includes Maintenance of the interfaces between the STOC and the MOC, LTP DRS and their relevant ICDs Maintenance of the STOC Operations Plans Maintenance of the STOC Operations Procedures STOC operational duties The Operations Engineer will be responsible for providing a service to a number of operational duties. This includes Generate the operational payload mission planning files to be sent to the MOC Monitor the data ingestion tasks that will receive the telemetry and auxiliary data from MOCs Data Disposition System Support the data archiving tasks that will populate the archive Support the investigation of payload anomalies and the implementation of the recovery STOC SW maintenance The service provided by the Operations Engineer will cover the monitoring of the maintenance of the software modules and provide to the developers the priorities for the resolution of the software problems as seen from the users side. The service provided by the Operations Engineer will cover being responsible for the installation of these tools and their configuration control at STOC. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a minimum of a Masters Degree either Science or Aerospace, or in equivalent related fields Experience needed in the development, testing and operations of a scientific operations centre or a similar system Experience in satellite payload operations Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external people at all levels Good IT skills Desirable Operations of scientific satellites and in particular of LISA Pathfinder or its payload would be an asset Experience of working in a Scientific environment with multinationals Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid44399 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Science Operation Engineer Reference RTCSRE035 Application closing date 8th August 2013 Start date 1st September 2013 Duration Until 31st Dec 2016 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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Science Operations Engineer for LISA Pathfinder
2013-07-18 13:37:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Science Operations Engineer to support our customer in Spain. Science Operations Engineer for LISA Pathfinder Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will be part of the the Science and Technology Operations Centre STOC at ESAESAC. Your activities will cover both the development and operational phases for LISA Pathfinder. You will have the following responsibilities Define and maintain the toplevel system design of the Science Operations Ground Segment in the different mission phases Support the definition and maintenance of STOC interfaces and write and maintain interface control documents ICDs Write and maintain operations plans and procedures Monitor the development, installation and configuration control of the software modules Support to the definition, preparation and execution of the integration tests, the Ground Segment tests and imulations Generate the operational payload mission planning documentation Monitor the data ingestion tasks that will receive the telemetry and auxiliary data Support the data archiving tasks that will populate the archive Support the investigation of payload anomalies and the implementation of the recovery. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in science or engineering Several years experience in the development, testing and operations of a scientific operations centre or a similar system Experience in satellite payload operations Experience with operations of scientific satellites and in particular of LISA Pathfinder or its payload would be an asset Good interpersonal and communication skills Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located near Madrid and may include long term travel to Germany. We are looking for candidates who are available from September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek, quoting job reference NLSC2052 before 05Aug13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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