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Software Engineer for Science Data Processing CHESAC13005
2013-01-23 12:37:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in aerospace. This vacancy note concerns a consulting position at ESAC in Madrid, Spain. Software Engineer for Science Data Processing CHESAC13005 Job Description The ESAC team is forming Gaias Science Operations Centre SOC and is heavily involved in Gaia Data Processing and Analysis especially in the overall architecture and the core processing. The processing is distributed over five locations and ESAC will form the hub for data exchange via the Main Database. This main database will form the input for all processing and will be augmented with the output of all processing to arrive at a new version. The candidate should be aware of required documentation for a large project. Experience working with large data volumes, ICDs, data dictionaries would be an asset. A scientific background is a strong advantage. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fields ECSS standards for software development Strong skills in Java, including JDK 1.7 RMI Generics OO design Distributed processing Numerical programming in Java JUnit Eclipse Ant JDBC DBMS interaction Subversion Large Databasesdata processing 1TB Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Basic educational or workacquired knowledge of astronomyphysics Knowledge and experience in standard numerical and statistical methods and techniques Experience in large DBMS LaTeX Work Location and Start Date Spain, Madrid Start of Work March 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Spain. Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.chbefore the application deadline on 04 Feb 2013.
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Software Engineer for Gaia Science Operations fm
2013-01-23 12:37:51| 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 Software Engineer for Gaia Science Operations fm at ESAC. Tasks The Gaia mission is planning to map to microarcsecond accuracy 1 of the stellar population of our galaxy that is around one thousand million objects. Each object will be seen about 100 times over the fiveyear mission. The data reduction of the 100 Terabytes of downlinked data is estimated to require a Petabyte storage system. The processing will be community wide effort performed by the Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC in which ESAC plays a coordination role. The ESAC team is forming Gaias Science Operations Centre SOC and is heavily involved in DPAC especially in the overall architecture and the core processing. The core processing includes initial data treatment and the Astrometric Global Iterative Solution AGIS to solve for the many unknown astrometric parameters. The processing is distributed over five locations and ESAC will form the hub for data exchange via the Main Database. This main database will form the input for all processing and will be augmented with the output of all processing to arrive at a new version. The production of processing software for Gaia has started and will continue through operations to final catalogue production in 2019. The SOC maintains core software as well as receiving packages from external entities to be integrated and run in SOC. Work is to be carried out on the core systems provided by SOC including the Main Database and GaiaTools. These are large bodies of code and the chosen candidate will be required to quickly come to grips with the code base and implement big fixes and enhancements. The chosen language for the Gaia Core processing is Java and requires candidates to possess strong Java skills. Essential Requirements The service to be provided requires the following qualification, knowledge and experience A University degree or equivalent in computer science or related fields Large DBMS, distributed processing, numerical and statistical techniques ECSS standards for software development JDK 1.7 RMI Generics OO design Distributed processing Numerical programming in Java JUnit Eclipse Ant JDBC DBMS interaction Subversion Large Databasesdata processing 1TB The selected person must be willing operate in a team environment and to travel. The person should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. The candidate should be aware of required documentation for a large project. Desirable Skills The following knowledge and expirience would be regarded as an asset Experience working with large data volumes, ICDs, data dictionaries LaTeX Basic educational or workacquired knowledge of astronomyphysics and standard numerical methods and techniques Experience in interacting with the science community Good interpersonal and communication skills Additional Information The candidate must have a valid Spanish work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen Start date is 01 March 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.co.ukdewowirarbeitenspacekarrierespacejobs.html
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Gaia Science JAVA Software Engineer SCJ 2588
2013-01-18 17:39:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An experienced JAVA software engineer to support Gaia Science Operations at ESAC. Objective An exciting opportunity to work at ESAC, supporting, maintaining and testing systems for the Gaia mission. Responsibilities Duties The Gaia mission is planning to map to microarcsecond accuracy 1 of the stellar population of our galaxy that is around one thousand million objects. Each object will be seen about 100 times over the fiveyear mission. The data reduction of the 100 Terabytes of downlinked data is estimated to require a Petabyte storage system. The processing will be community wide effort performed by the Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC in which ESAC plays a coordination role. The ESAC team is forming Gaias Science Operations Centre SOC and is heavily involved in DPAC especially in the overall architecture and the core processing. The processing is distributed over five locations and ESAC will form the hub for data exchange via the Main Database. This main database will form the input for all processing and will be augmented with the output of all processing to arrive at a new version. Core processing including initial data treatment and the Astrometric Global Iterative Solution AGIS to solve the many unknown astrometric parameters The production of processing software for Gaia Maintain core software as well as receiving packages from external entities to be integrated and run in SOC The selected person must be willing to work in a team environment and to travel Qualifications Experience The chosen language for the Gaia Core processing is Java. The position requires strong Java skills and operational experience. ECSS standards for software development JDK 1.6 1.7 OO design Database interaction using JDBC Distributed processing JUnit Eclipse Ant Subversion Large Databasesdata processing 1TB University degree or equivalent in computer science or related fields Basic educational or workacquired knowledge of astronomyphysics and standard numerical methods and techniques would be a strong asset Scientific background is a strong advantage The candidate should have a good grasp of ECSS standards and be aware of required documentation for a large project In addition knowledge of the following would be beneficial LaTeX Experience working with large data volumes, ICDs, data dictionaries would be an asset Essential Skills Experience interacting with the science community would be an advantage. The ability to analyse problems and provide solutions efficiently in a busy environment while adhering to formal procedures, and to be proactive, are important assets. The incumbent 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 Friday 8 February 2013 Location of the position is Villafrance del Castillo, Madrid Benefits Competitive salary 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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Science Operations Software Engineer for Gaia
2013-01-18 13:41:52| 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 Software Engineer for Gaia to support our customer in Spain. Science Operations Software Engineer for Gaia Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will be working onsite at ESAC as part of the Gaia mission. The Gaia mission is planning to map to microarcsecond accuracy 1 of the stellar population of our galaxy that is around one thousand million objects. The data reduction of the 100 Terabytes of downlinked data is estimated to require a Petabyte storage system. The processing will be a community wide effort performed by the Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC in which ESAC plays a coordination role. The ESAC team is forming Gaias Science Operations Centre SOC and is heavily involved in the overall architecture and the core processing which is distributed over five locations and ESAC will form the hub for data exchange via the Main Database. You will support ESA in developing science operations systems and tools, including System engineering and architectural design activities, including operating plans and procedures Designing, developing, implementing, testing, deploying, operating and maintaining software tools and systems, eg o observation proposal handling, mission planning and quicklook systems, parts of which may be distributed to the community, o user support tools, o interactive analysis and calibration systems, to be distributed as needed to the community for data reduction and analysis, o data processing pipelines, o Scientific data archives and interfacing these to the virtual observatory. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in computer science or related fields Strong Java skills Knowledge and experience in at least some of the following is essential large DBMS, distributed processing, numerical and statistical techniques Knowledge of ECSS standards for software development, JDK 1.7 RMI Generics, OO design, distributed processing, numerical programming in Java, JUnit Eclipse Ant, JDBC DBMS interaction, subversion and large Databasesdata processing 1TB Basic educational or workacquired knowledge of astronomyphysics and standard numerical methods and techniques would be a strong asset Experience working with large data volumes, ICDs, data dictionaries would be an asset Experience in interacting with the science community would be an advantage Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located near Madrid, Spain. We are looking for candidates who are available from March 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 to Ms Sarah Gonschorek at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC1911 before 08 Feb 2013. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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