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Instrument Data Processing Engineer mwd
2020-03-24 12:15:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are the first choice European aerospace company for softwarecentric engineering solutions. We combine 40 years of experience in a market, where trust and quality are needed. With more than 350 employees in Germany, we craft the future of aerospace and beyond together. Our staff plays a key role in our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of collaboration in an open international environment living our values trust, integrity, participation, color, and curiosity. We are committed to crafting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We offer a wealth of benefits to support a balanced worklife balance, including but not limited to mobile working and encouraging career development. The Position Climate change is affecting our life more and more, therefore not only weather forecasting but also Earth Observation are facing new challenges. New needs for higher temporal, spatial and spectral resolution, new instruments, all this becomes reality with the EUMETSAT Polar System EPSSG, which will be launched and operated by our customer EUMETSAT in 2022. For our team onsite EUMETSAT, we are looking for an Instrument Data Processing Engineer to support the development of test data and test tools with a strong focus on the various instruments on EPSSG. This position is based at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. It is fulltime and permanent and expected starting date will be around July 2020. We are looking forward to meeting you! ResponsibilitiesDuties Your principal task will be the continuous development of various tools for the overall system and ground segment Validation Verification VV. You will work in strong cooperation with our team and EUMETSAT engineers across the organization. To challenge your skills, we will involve you directly in the VV of the data processing chains of the different instruments onboard EPSSG. QualificationsExperience What are we looking for? Maybe for you, with at least 3 years of background in satellite instruments with a proven focus on Data Processing for earth observation. Of course, you are easily understanding the relating physics processes in such satellite instruments together with a university degree in the domain of engineering, science or equivalent. Essential Skills We need you with professional skills in CC, Python, or Java in a LinuxUnix environment and the latest software development tools and methods are your daily business. We dont have to tell you about onground data processing systems or test data sets. Teamwork and ones own initiative is what you enjoy Capable of working both individually and independently on assigned responsibilities, while you are part of the system team. We are of course looking for good interpersonal and communication skills! NonEssential Skills Ideally, you are already familiar with various types of spaceborne observation techniques. EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range. Furthermore, a scatterometer, and a radiooccultation instrument will be part of this future mission. Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. Furthermore, we support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Melanie Giesche.
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Gender pay reporting a 'blunted instrument' as gaps widen
2020-03-09 01:01:40| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Many financial companies that have reported so far are still posting gender pay gaps of 30% or more.
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Altimetry Instrument Systems Engineer
2020-03-04 21:53:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are currently looking for an experienced Altimetry Instrument Systems Engineer 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 rooted in EUMETSATs commitment to the European Unions Copernicus Earth observation programme 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! Background In the context of Copernicus and through its JasonCS programme, the EUMETSAT Copernicus Mission Development Division is involved in the development of ocean altimetry missions, focusing on system and data processing. EUMETSAT is also the operator of the Copernicus Jason3, Sentinel3 and JasonCSSentinel6 marine missions, based on a partnership with ESA and other European and US partners. In partnership with ESA, EUMETSAT is now planning for the next generation multiorbit ocean altimeter system and mission expected to take over Sentinel3 and Sentinel6 in the 2030 timeframe, and assessing the possible use of the CRISTAL mission for acquiring additional altimeter data over the open ocean. Reporting to the EUMETSAT phase AB manager for future Copernicus missions and to the System Manager for future Copernicus Sentinel altimetry missions in the development phase, the Altimetry Instrument System Engineer will follow up the ESAled definition of requirements, design and development of altimeter instrument suites altimeter, microwave radiometer, orbit determination system. Heshe will assess critical information for the development of data processing and satellite operations by EUMETSAT and support its appropriation by multidisciplinary teams. Duties Support the evaluation of new concepts for altimeter instrument suites by ESA, including the assessment of impacts of technology evolutions on the definition of future altimeter missions Attend as an observer and support, as requested, the relevant Mission Advisory Group meetings Support and followup the ESAled design and development of altimeter instrument suites, and the assessment of impacts at mission and system levels, including the assessment of Instrument performance and operability requirements Instrument compliance with mission and systemlevel requirements Results of onground calibration, testing and qualification Impacts of instrument nonconformances at system and data processing levels Instrumentrelevant results of System Validation Tests. Participate in major system, satellite, and instruments reviews as appropriate Facilitate the appropriation of critical instrument information for data processing within the multidisciplinary EUMETSAT functional instrument chain team and operations preparation teams Assess the specification and relevance to EUMETSAT of instrumentrelated tools developed by ESA for the purpose of inorbit verification and commissioning of instrument and output products Support the development of additional tools needed by EUMETSAT for calibration, commissioning and validation of operational Level 1 and Level 2 products Support commissioning of instruments and endtoend operability and performance validation, in close coordination with altimeter scientists and data processing experts Participate in Anomaly Review Boards for instrument anomalies possibly affecting system performance or operations Provide feedback, lessons learnt and experience from instrument inorbit verification and commissioning to subsequent instruments satellites. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 6,500 NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Full medical coverage for employee and family Attractive pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable. Qualifications University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline eg Physics, Remote Sensing or Electrical Engineering Skills and Experience Good background in the field of satellite radar altimetry Experience in the design and development of radar instruments Experience in instrument data processing handling Ability to express ideas and issues clearly, and in a concise manner to others i.e. analysis, synthesis and presentation skills is a key requirement Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work as part of a team. 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.
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Instrument Systems Engineer
2020-03-02 13:11:49| 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 As an Instrument Systems Engineer, this is your chance to contribute to a world leading earth observation programme, set to generate global weather forecasting and climate monitoring benefits for many years to come. This role is rooted 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! BACKGROUND EUMETSAT is developing its next generation geostationary satellite system, Meteosat Third Generation MTG, in partnership with the European Space Agency ESA. The MTG space segment is composed of two types satellites, for imagery MTGI and sounding MTGS missions, equipped with highly innovative optical observation instruments. EUMETSAT will launch the first one MTGS and two MTGI satellites in the 20222025 period. In the MTG Instrument Team of the Geostationary Programmes Division, the MTG Instrument System Engineer supports the analysis of the onground performances of the Lightning Imager LI of the MTGI satellite and the Infrared Sounder IRS of the MTGS satellite and the preparation and execution of their inorbit verification. On a longterm perspective, the MTG Instrument System Engineer will participate in the preparation and inorbit verification of recurrent MTG satellites and the definition of the instrument requirements for the Meteosat Fourth Generation M4G system in the mid2020s. DUTIES Assess the results of onground tests at instrument and satellite levels and the impact of noncompliances on expected performance, data processing and operations of the LI and IRS instruments, as a member of multidisciplinary Instrument Functional Chain Teams Support the development of tools for the assessment of LI and IRS inorbit operations and performances Support the LI and IRS operations preparation for commissioning and routine operations of the MTGI1, MTGS1 and MTGI2 satellites Support the inorbit verification and validation of the LI and IRS instruments and their data processing of the MTGI1, MTGS1 and MTGI2 satellites Monitor the integration and testing of the recurrent LI and IRS instrument in collaboration with ESA, and assess the impacts of test results at the PreStorage Reviews for the MTGI3, MTGI4 and MTGS2 satellites Support the definition of instrument requirements for the M4G programme, and assess the implications of performance requirements on instrument design Support the design and development programme EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Excellent salary, in excess of Euro 6,500 NET after income tax deductions based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Full medical coverage for employee and family Attractive pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in satellite optical instruments design, development, testing Experience of inorbit verificationoperations of optical Earth Observation instruments and analysis of optical instrument data would be an advantage Ability to document instrument concepts, requirements and analysis in a complete, concise and accurate manner Ability to assess the implications of performance requirements on instrument design and conversely the impact of instrument design choices on actual performances Ability to assimilate new information and provide rapid, accurate impact analyses Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to apply these within and between teams Experience in working in interdisciplinary teams including scientists and engineers is highly desirable QUALIFICATIONS University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline eg Physics or Engineering 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.
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Instrument Data Processing Engineer mwd
2020-01-09 11:12:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland is the first choice European aerospace company for ICT and engineering solutions and services. We combine 40 years of experience in hightechnology markets, where trust and quality are essential. With more than 350 employees in Germany, we shape the future of aerospace together and beyond. Our staff play a key role in determining our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of teamwork. EPSSG is the European component of the Joint Polar System JPS, which is based on a cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA. EPSSG will be based on a twosatellite configuration with the launch of MetopSG A in mid2021 followed by the second satellite MetopSG B 18 months later. Two recurrent MetopSG A and B satellites will be provided and launched in order to achieve a minimum of 21 years of operations. While EUMETSAT relies on a cooperation with the European Space Agency ESA for the development of the satellite and of a subset of instruments, EUMETSAT will develop and procure a dedicated Ground Segment GS. Existing technologies and infrastructure elements that are already in operation in the EUMETSAT headquarters shall be capitalized as well as the Satellite Application Facilities SAF network. This position is based at customer site in EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. It is fulltime and permanent and expected starting date will be around April 2020. We are looking forward to meeting you! ResponsibilitiesDuties The activities performed by you will be an input for the overall system and ground segment Validation Verification VV activities. You will typically be involved in tasks related to test tools test data, with focus on tools data required for VV of instrument data processing chains. Tools can serve for example the purpose of test data generation manipulation reformatting, test data injection into the ground segment and test data collection analysis. Typical tasks will include 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 Verification, integration and acceptance of the onground instrument data processing elements Validation of data processing algorithms and products Reviews, verification and testing of onground instrument data processors against appropriate versions of requirements, specifications and reference processors System engineering activities in collaboration with EPSSG System and Ground segment teams Interactions with Space Segment teams and analysis of instrumentrelated documentation Formal reviews and technical meetings at system and ground segment level Preparation of documentation for system and ground segment level reviews in relevant areas. QualificationsExperience University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 3 years of experience in engineering of onground data processing elements for spaceborne observing imaging andor sounding systems. Essential Skills Good skills in higher programming languages such as CC, Java, IDL, Python Experience in verifying onground instrument data processing systems Experience in development of test data sets and processor prototypes Desirable Skills Knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument Experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions. Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. Furthermore, we support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Melanie Giesche.
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