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Herschel Science Operations Instrument Calibration Support Engineer SCJ 27689

2014-01-08 16:35:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist or engineer to work for Telespazio VEGA within the Herschel Team. Objective To support the further improvement of the calibration and data products in the archive. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will be expected to perform the following service tasks. The priorities of each task and the level to which they are performed will depend on the needs of the observatory plus the capabilities of the successful candidates To understand the general workings of the PACS andor SPIRE science instruments of Herschel, sufficient to be able to answer general community questions To become responsible for the documentation of the PACS or SPIRErelated elements of the Herschel Explanatory Supplement and data processing documentation. To become expert in understanding the post operations development of one of the PACS photometerspectrometer or SPIRE photometer instruments Answer helpdesk questions on instrument operations and data products associated with either the PACS or SPIRE instruments Participate in assessing and updating calibration information and its use in the standard processing pipelines To participate in data processing workshops and work with users in understanding how to handle their Herschel PACS or SPIRE science data To participate in acceptance testing of new software as it relates to the PACS or SPIRE pipeline products and associated data processing software To participate in crosscalibration checks of the Herschel science data as needed Perform data quality checking of problematic observations, as needed Potentially be involved in the formulation of extended processing and data products of the Herschel Science Centre for the Herschel Science Archive Conduct science research based on Herschel data The specific duties include Helpdesk Interactions with Scientists Answering user tickets associated with instrument operations and data processing Instrument Expertise Learn about the technical issues and be involved in technical problem solving for one or more of the Herschel science instruments Data processing Checks of calibration file deliveries to the Herschel Science Centre, checks of software delivered to the data processing system, acceptance testing of data processing capabilities for each software update every year Quality control Perform checks of problematic observations and their associated data for feedback to users Qualifications Experience Masters University degree, PhD preferred, in AstronomyAstrophysics or Physics, or equivalent and relevant professional experience Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation, acquired through astronomical instrument hardware development andor intensive astronomical data reduction experience Experience and understanding of farinfrared instruments would be a distinct advantage Experience in interacting with the scientific community An interest in performing science research with Herschel data is considered a plus Essential Skills Excellent communication skills To work effectively in a team environment and with the astronomical community around the world Be well organized and show a good sense of initiative Excellent level of English both written and spoken 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 Monday 13th January Location of the position is ESAC, Nr. Madrid or Potentially Offsite 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. httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2768.aspx

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Herschel Operations Support Engineer

2014-01-08 14:37:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support within the Science and Robotic Exploration Directorate DSRE. Aurora currently has a team of 18 engineers and scientists at ESAC including support to Herschel. Overview The Herschel Space Observatory was launched in May 2009. It performed astronomical photometry and spectroscopy in the far infrared and submillimetre 57 670 micron wavelength range. Its scientific payload consisted of three instruments using a variety of detector technologies developed by Principal Investigator teams at various institutions, predominantly in Europe but with a significant contribution from the US. The majority of its observing time was provided to the general user community, via annual Calls for Proposals. Since May 2013, the Herschel spacecraft has had no liquid helium coolant remaining to allow the science instruments on board to operate, hence regular operations have ceased and the spacecraft has been placed into a nonreturning Solar orbit. In the ongoing postoperations phase, the Herschel Science Centre HSC, located at ESAC, is, inter alia, responsible for supporting data analysis improvements, oversight of the calibration and crosscalibration of the science instruments, and the generation of standard science products and their quality assessment as final Herschel archive products. All observational data has been systematically processed to generate these products that are distributed to the astronomical community via the Herschel Science Archive HSA, developed and maintained at ESAC. With the complete set of data from mission operations now in hand it is possible to further improve the calibration and data products in the archive. For this service, the incumbent is expected to perform the following service tasks. The priorities of each task and the level to which they are performed will depend on the needs of the observatory plus the capabilities of the successful candidates. to understand the general workings of the PACS andor SPIRE science instruments of Herschel, sufficient to be able to answer general community questions become responsible for the documentation of the PACS or SPIRErelated elements of the Herschel Explanatory Supplement and data processing documentation. to become expert in understanding the post operations development of one of the PACS photometerspectrometer or SPIRE photometer instruments answer helpdesk questions on instrument operations and data products associated with either the PACS or SPIRE instruments participate in assessing and updating calibration information and its use in the standard processing pipelines to participate in data processing workshops and work with users in understanding how to handle their Herschel PACS or SPIRE science data to participate in acceptance testing of new software as it relates to the PACS or SPIRE pipeline products and associated data processing software to participate in crosscalibration checks of the Herschel science data as needed perform data quality checking of problematic observations, as needed potentially be involved in the formulation of extended processing and data products of the Herschel Science Centre for the Herschel Science Archive. conduct science research based on Herschel data. The specific duties include Helpdesk Interactions with Scientists Answering user tickets associated with instrument operations and data processing Instrument Expertise Learn about the technical issues and be involved in technical problem solving for one or more of the Herschel science instruments Data processing Checks of calibration file deliveries to the Herschel Science Centre. Checks of software delivered to the data processing system Acceptance testing of data processing capabilities for each software update every year Quality control Perform checks of problematic observations and their associated data for feedback to users Specific qualification requirements University degree preferably PhD in AstronomyAstrophysics or Physics or equivalent and relevant professional experience. At least 4 years relevant professional experience. You must be able to work in English. Specific experience is required in the following areas Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation, acquired through astronomical instrument hardware development andor intensive astronomical data reduction experience. Experience and understanding of farinfrared instruments would be a distinct advantage. Experience in interacting with the scientific community. An interest in performing science research with Herschel data is considered a plus. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Non EU citizens cannot be employed by Aurora in Spain. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre, at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Contract You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 29 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 28 January 2014 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form to Mr. Alex Jeanes, at email alexjeanesaurora.nl quoting reference SRE60. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting their recruitment form to ESA 4 February 2014. ESA will select the candidates for interview and Aurora will provide for interview travel costs. Should ESA select you then a formal letter of employment shall be issued with an agreed start date.

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IT Support Engineer for Science Operations SCJ 2765

2013-12-18 13:35:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An opportunity for an experienced support engineer to work for us onsite at ESAC. Objective To provide computer support to all science operations centres and science ground segments located at ESAC. Responsibilities Duties Specific service tasks include but are not limited to UNIX LINUX and SOLARIS, Macintosh and PC System management Installation, configuration, integration and setting up of new machines with appropriate operating systems and layered software Administration and operation management of computer systems Installation and configuration of new disks and other devices and new users accounts. User support mainly scientists and engineers Handle the mail aliases and mail distribution list Handlingcheckingmodifying all backups Definition, implementation and maintenance of computer operators procedures Issues of documentation and technical reports GRID related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Grid Engine and EGI UMD GRID middleware infrastructure Support users to adapt their computing tasks to the GRID infrastructure Cloud related activities Installation, configuration, integration, operations, maintenance and upgrade of Eucalyptus Cloud middleware Knowledge of other Cloud middleware is an asset Contact with hardware and software suppliers Definition of hardwaresoftware needs and quotation requests for new purchases and maintenance contracts Locking hardware incidents calls and following the call history. Assisting technician when on site Others Installation and maintenance of storage SANNAS infrastructure Installation and maintenance of Virtual Machines Installation and maintenance of compute clusters Interface with external ESA corporate informatics infrastructure service providers Design of network setup requirements and follow up of implementation Request of new network connections Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline Specific knowledge is required in the following areas GRID technology Grid Engine, EGI UMD Cloud computing Storage SANNAS technologies Solaris System management Linux RedHat system management Virtualization technologies Backup technologies PC Windows XP and Macintosh system management Scientific user computer support Network design and requirements Essential Skills Be well organized and show a good sense of initiative Excellent level of English both written and spoken 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 Monday 27th January Location of the position is Nr 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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Software Support and Maintenance Engineer MOIS

2013-12-06 17:35:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA Systems is a reputed provider of Engineering Expertise and Solutions to the Space sector. Headquartered in Wavre, Belgium, RHEA is the fastest growing Belgian Space company, building its success on the passion and exceptional talent of its employees. RHEA has experience in projects across a wide range of space missions in science, earth observation, human space flight, meteorology, navigation and communication. For over 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. RHEA has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from over 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA. MOIS is an integrated set of tools for spacecraft mission preparation and execution, used by European Space Agency for all its missions. Developed in close collaboration with operations engineers, AIV engineers and ground and space segment developers, MOIS addresses the real issues that are key to successful mission preparation. The MOIS Scheduler is a constraint checking tool based on a generic planning model. It provides a resource and constraints modelling capability and can be tailored for specific applications. Rhea is currently searching for a MOIS software support engineer to join our team in Darmstadt. This role would suit recent graduate engineers looking for a first or second position, or a satellite operations engineer with experience of MOIS, seeking more experience in software development. Typical work will include user support, product maintenance and extensions and is also likely to involve participation in RD projects for the European Space Agency. The MOIS support will take place in the RHEA offices next to the ESOC facility as well as onsite in ESOC. Experience with the ESOC software maintenance tool and process GIMUS is a plus. PROFILE In addition to holding a University graduate in software engineering or equivalent. Relevant experience in software engineeringsystem design Excellent knowledge of the Windows environment registry, COM, etc. Good knowledge of MS Office Experience in MS Office development macros, interop Experience in database design Experience in web service design Experience in technical document writing user requirements, design documentation, test plan, test cases Excellent analytical skills Objectoriented design techniques .NET VBC, VB6, Java programming languages SQL XML HTML UML Continuous integration Experience with bug tracking systems e.g. Bugzilla Experience with configuration control systems e.g. Visual Source Safe Good team player but ability to be autonomous Versatile Good communication skills Client oriented User support Very good written and spoken English Other desirable skills ADO, ADO.NET SWING RMI CORBA Linux Experience in compiler design Python programming language Knowledge of German or French Location Darmstadt, Germany. If you are interested, please send your WORD format CV to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager, at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company.

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