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Instrument Functional Chain Engineers 2 positions
2017-12-28 10:17:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you interested in taking responsibility for the overall system engineering activities for an end to end instrument chain on board a high profile Earth Observation satellite? To learn more and apply online, please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN17 57. EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment, pulling together the resources of 30 Member States. We observe the atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces from Space, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties. We are recruiting for two Instrument Functional Chain engineers to support the development of our MTG programme. Each engineer will take responsibility for the development and end to end performance of a complete instrument functional chain, either Lightning Imager LI or Infrared Sounder IRS and UVVisibleNearinfrared spectrometer UVN. With responsibility for system engineering activities on the identified instrument chain you will support the production and maintenance of system and performance requirements applicable to each instrument functional chain, including their allocation to the different MTG system components. You will also followup MTG system design and development to ensure system and performance requirements applicable to each instrument functional chain can be verified. This is a great opportunity for a System Engineer to drive the development of these functional instrument chains as part of a highly technical engineering team and to plan, coordinate and monitor the development of instrument and data processing systems. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to apply these when working within and across teams. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, along with extensive relocation assistance, if applicable. The closing date is 14th January and interviews are provisionally booked for WC 13th February. 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.
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Instrument Engineer
2017-12-21 13:16:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Instrument Engineer 1713087 Job Description We are looking for an Instrument Engineer for our client EUMETSAT. Your tasks will be related to overall system aspects for endtoend instrument chains, i.e. involving the space segment platform and instruments as well as the ground segment. You will provide support in the area of system and mission performance engineering and onground instrument data processing engineering. Typical activities will include followingup on Performance requirements, allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers. Definition and development of the onground instrument data processing specifications e.g. algorithms and product formats. Development of the onground instrument data processing systems, test tools and test data Reviewing definition of approach for modelling of system performances, space segment andor instrument providers review of adequacy of related performance modeling tools Contributing to Preparation and analysis of the system performance budgets, collecting input from space segment, instruments and ground processing segment reporting any noncompliances and following up resolution Consolidation and maintenance of the system requirements, including tracing to space segment, instrument andor ground segment requirements and tracking of the status of compliance reporting any noncompliances and follow up resolution Assessment of the ground data processing algorithms and CalVal algorithms developed as part of the JasonCS ground segment and confirm that they allow meeting the System Performance Requirements reporting any noncompliance and follow up resolution Regular reviews of System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment documentation Supporting the Consolidation of the verification approach for system performance requirements and contributing to the maintenance of the related verification matrix Validation of products and ground data processing algorithms Following up the verification, integration and acceptance of the onground instrument data processing elements Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment level Providing input for support preparation of documentation for System and Ground Segment level reviews Most activities will involve interactions with instrument, science and ground segment teams at EUMETSAT, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. Required Skills and Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 3 years of combined experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space in the field of endtoend mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems Good knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments e.g. radar altimeter, microwave radiometer, GNSS receiver, radiooccultation instrument Knowledge of ground data processing algorithms and ground processing environment Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in verifying onground instrument data processing systems Experience in development of test data sets and processor prototypes Experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 31 January 2018 Start of Work March 2018 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 Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 31 January 2018 Learn more about us in Facebook
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GAIA Instrument Operations Scientist
2017-12-19 14:16:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An excellent opportunity for an experienced Scientist with GAIA experience to work onsite at ESAC for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To support the GAIA Instrument Operations. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to A diverse range of support tasks is required to be carried out within the above domain. On Gaia the leader of a Coordination Unit CU fulfils a role equivalent to that of a PI on an observatory type mission, while the CU itself, as a discipline, can be seen as the equivalent of an instrument. In this context the service will provide support to CU7, coordinated by a scientist who will be the liaison to CU7. Interact appropriately with and support the algorithm providers Aid in optimising onboard parameters and overall operational strategies in the interest of maximising Gaias scientific return Interface between MOCAirbus DS and SOC and aid in maintaining the part of the onboard software with relevance for science operations e.g. compressiondecompression Qualifications Experience MastersPhD or equivalent in relevant science. Solid background in the analysis of spectral and time domain data acquired on variable stars. Experience with miscellaneous time domain analysis methods and knowledge of the analysis methods used by CU7 is a must, examples are classification engines, using miscellaneous variability classification methods, and techniques like random forest classification and unsupervised learning. Experience in designing, coding and testing the resulting science analysis software using JAVA is required. A general knowledge of Gaia, its objectives, operations principles and data analysis approach used by the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC is a plus. Experience in working in a large consortium and have experience in conflict solving in a context without direct hierarchical relationships. Essential Skills Good English language skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes. Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment. 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 ESAC, 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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Instrument Operation Scientist
2017-12-18 16:17:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 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 Instrument Operation Scientist to support our customer in Spain. Instrument Operation Scientist Key Tasks and Responsibilities The Instrument Operations Scientist will work for Gaia Mission within the Science Operations Centre SOC at ESAC and will have the following responsibilities Acting as interface between the SGS and a certain number of PI Teams Track the science capabilities of an instrument during its development phase and assuring completeness and validity, applying and running instrument modelssimulations, etc. Coordinating of the calibration efforts by the ESA IDTs and the instruments principal investigator teams Understand the functionality of the instrument data to be archived Support the provision of SPICE kernels e.g. Instrument specific, orbit attitude Contribute to the SGS preparation activities Aid in analysing and correcting anomalous situations and instrument behaviours onboard Performing calibration activities for the scientific instruments Interact appropriately with and support the algorithm providers Aid in optimising onboard parameters and overall operational strategies in the interest of maximising Gaias scientific return Interface between MOCAirbus DS and SOC and aid in maintaining the part of the onboard software with relevance for science operations. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Academic degree in relevant discipline solid background in the analysis of spectral and time domain data acquired on variable stars Experience with miscellaneous time domain analysis methods and knowledge of the analysis methods used by CU7 is a must Experience in designing, coding and testing the resulting science analysis software using JAVA is required Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Madrid Villanueva de la Caada. 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 Leandros Foteinias on jobshespace.com, quoting job NLSC3685 before 08Jan18.
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Instrument Operations Scientist for Gaia
2017-12-14 15:17:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Requirements The service provider should have a solid background in the analysis of spectral and time domain data acquired on variable stars. Experience with miscellaneous time domain analysis methods and knowledge of the analysis methods used by CU7 is a must, examples are classification engines, using miscellaneous variability classification methods, and techniques like random forest classification and unsupervised learning. Experience in designing, coding and testing the resulting science analysis software using JAVA is required. A general knowledge of Gaia, its objectives, operations principles and data analysis approach used by the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC is a plus. The service provider should have experience in working in a large consortium and have experience in conflict solving in a context without direct hierarchical relationships. Specific Tasks On Gaia the leader of a Coordination Unit CU fulfils a role equivalent to that of a PI on an observatory type mission, while the CU itself, as a discipline, can be seen as the equivalent of an instrument. In this context the service will provide support to CU7, coordinated by a scientist who will be the liaison to CU7.
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