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Instrument Engineer
2013-10-01 12:38:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Instrument Engineer Space and Atmospheric Physics Group, Department of Physics South Kensington Campus Salary Range 33,590 41,540 per annum Fixed term up to 1 year with the possibility of extension We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to fill the post of Instrument Engineer within the Space and Atmospheric Physics Group at Imperial College London. Solar Orbiter is a European Space Agency ESA scientific satellite due for launch in 2017 and set to explore the nearSun environment by flying closer to the Sun than ever before. Imperial College London has been selected as the Principal Investigator of the magnetometer, a key instrument on the satellite, which will be designed and built by the team at Imperials Space Magnetometer Laboratory. The project is now entering an intensive build phase and Imperial College London will be delivering instruments to ESA in the period 201415. The post holder will actively support the build and test phase of the magnetometer instrument, taking responsibility for the performance of one of the electronics boards either the sensor electronics or instrument controller unit depending on the experience of the successful candidate. This will involve testing and troubleshooting the performance and interfaces of all iterations of these electronics specifically the Electrical, Qualification and finally Flight models, the Electrical and Flight models will be delivered to ESA. The post holder will ensure component procurement is complete and component delivery is on schedule and will plan assembly, population and test of printed circuit boards, including the writing of test procedures and reports and analysis of magnetometer data. The post holder will support the design of the instrument controller unit by writing software to control the instrument and process the magnetometer data. The post holder will attend the calibration and verification tests for the assembled magnetometer, travelling to locations within the UK and other European countries, accompanied by other team members. The post holder will undertake magnetometer instrument development activities and may also be required to represent the Magnetometer team to ESA as a representative on Solar Orbiter working groups. This post will involve a high degree of teamwork and interfacing with other institutions and organisations. A degree in engineering, physics, or a closely related discipline or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience is essential. Also required is experience with analogue andor electronics design, test and debug. Experience of working in a team to deliver a technical project within a required deadline is essential. Our preferred method of application is online via our website httpwww.imperial.ac.ukemployment please select Job Search then enter the vacancy reference number NS2013218SC into Keywords. Please complete and upload an application form as directed, also providing a CV and list of publications and the names of three referees. Should you have any queries about the application process please contact the Space and Atmospheric Physics Group Administration office via space.secimperial.ac.uk Closing date 29 October 2013 Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer. The Department of Physics is also an IoP JUNO Champion and Athena Silver Swan Award Winner.
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EPSSG Instrument Chain System Engineer
2013-09-10 18:36:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 27 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. EUMETSAT is now embarking on a new and challenging development programme called EPSSecond Generation EPSSG, shaping the future of Europe in meteorology and climate monitoring, after the highly successful EPSMetop programme. EPSSG Instrument Chain System Engineer REF. VN1317 As part of our Low Earth Orbit Division, you will be part of the EPSSG team from preliminary design through to end of system commissioning, and may also provide support to other projects such as EPS, GMES Sentinel3 and JasonCS. In particular, you will focus on the endtoend instrument chain from acquisition of signalsradiances by instruments on board the satellites, up to dissemination of derived and validated products to end users by the ground segment. This will involve following up system, space segment and ground segment developments, analysing and compiling performance budgets, evaluating the impact of any changes on performance budgets, contributing to the validation of processing algorithms and coordinating activity by interdisciplinary teams. Alongside a good degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, you should bring sound professional experience of space andor ground systems in the field of Earth observation. You should have been directly involved in the development of relevant instruments such as sounders and imagers, scatterometers and radiooccultation devices, and you will have a good overall knowledge of instruments, satellite platform, processing algorithms and ground segment. Fluent in written and spoken English, you will also have a working knowledge of French. Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, plus extensive relocation assistance if applicable . To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int. Deadline for applications 21 October 2013 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 . Europe s Meteorological Satellite Organisation Organisation Europenne de Satellites Mtorologiques
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Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer fm
2013-08-13 17:34:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services 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 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 innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for an Instrument Data Processing Algoritms Software Engineer fm at Eumetsat. Tasks Consultancy support is required for an Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer supporting the Routine Operations phase of the Meteosat Second Generation MSG Programme. In addition, the Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer may also support development activities in support of the Meteosat Third Generation MTG and Eumetsat Polar System Second Generation EPSSG Programmes. The Consultant will be integrated into the INR Calibration Section of the Remote Sensing Products Division RSP, which provides support to the operations of the MSG satellites, as well as development support to MTG and EPSSG. The main task of the Consultant will be the maintenance and further development of the operational MSG Image Processing Facility IMPF software, in particular, the algorithm and data processing aspects of the IMPF software. In addition, the consultant may also support development activities of the MTG and EPSSG Programmes. Primarily these development activities will focus on the Image Navigation and Registration processing, which is part of the mission instrument data processing. Both online and offline functions development are part of these activities. Typically, the tasks of the Consultant will include MSG Operations Support Developing an expert knowledge of the MSG Image Processing System Investigating anomalies in the MSG Image Processing System Specifying modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Implementing modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Verifying and validating modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Updating the design and user documentation for the MSG Image Processing System MTG Development Support Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of MTG instrument data processing software from procurements Supporting the integration, verification and validation of MTG instrument data processing deliveries Supporting the development of a MTG reference processor at EUMETSAT Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms EPSSG Development Support Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of EPSSG instrument data processing software from procurements Supporting the integration, verification and validation of EPSSG instrument data processing deliveries Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms Essential requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as aerospace engineering, physics or remote sensing, the Consultant shall have strong mathematical skills and at least three years recent experience in Implementation of numerical algorithms, ideally in an image processing context Objectoriented system design C programming UNIX The Consultant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and with the minimum of supervision. Good communication skills are required. Desirable skills Experience in some of the following areas shall be considered as an advantage Realtime image processing of large volumes of data Geometric correction navigation registration of satellite images Radiometric correction calibration of satellite images Performance optimisation of algorithms IDL or MATLAB Integration, verification, and validation of realtime data processing systems Familiarity with ECSS standards, in particular those related to software development Other Information Fluency in English is mandatory OnCall CallOut Support is required Travel within Europe may be necessary Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Foreseen starting date is 01 January 2014 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer
2013-08-13 13:36:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGAhas been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to work in the domain of satellite image and data processing. This position is based in Germany, Darmstadt. Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer J2712 This engineer will support our customer EUMETSAT in the maintenance and further development of the Meteosat Second Generation MSG Image Processing Facility IMPF in particular, the algorithm and data processing aspects of the IMPF software. Also heshe will support development activities on other programs like MTG or EPS INR Processing.Primarily these development activities will focus on the Image Navigation and Registration processing, which is part of the mission instrument data processing. Both online and offline functions development are part of these activities. Responsibilities Duties MSG Operations Support Developing an expert knowledge of the MSG Image Processing System Investigating anomalies in the MSG Image Processing System Specifying modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Implementing modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Verifying and validating modifications to the MSG Image Processing System Updating the design and user documentation for the MSG Image Processing System MTG Development Support Reviewing, analyzing and anomaly investigation of MTG instrument data processing software from procurements Supporting the integration, verification and validation of MTG instrument data processing deliveries Supporting the development of a MTG reference processor at EUMETSAT Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms EPSSG Development Support Reviewing, analyzing and anomaly investigation of EPSSG instrument data processing software from procurements Supporting the integration, verification and validation of EPSSG instrument data processing deliveries Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms Qualification Experience University degree in the domain of engineering, physics, remote sensing, or equivalent. Several years of experience in the field of implementation of numerical algorithms in imagedata processing. Essential Skills Implementation of numerical algorithms, ideally in an image processing context Objectoriented system design C programming Programming and operations under UNIX Fluency in English French is a plus Desirable Skills Realtime image processing of large volumes of data. Geometric correction navigation registration of satellite images Radiometric correction calibration of satellite images Performance optimisation of algorithms. IDL or MATLAB Integration, verification, and validation of realtime data processing systems Familiarity with ECSS standards, in particular those related to software development WorkplaceLocation EUMETSAT in Darmstadt Germany Start of the position 01.01.2014 Submission deadline of application 09.09.2013 Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, and Telespazio VEGA pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status.
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Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineer
2013-07-31 21:36:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
MOLTEK has been serving the space and aerospace industries since 1995, providing international consultancy services for a wide variety of clients from private and public corporations to national and international authorities and agencies. We are looking to further enhance our team by adding Instrument Data Processing Algorithms Software Engineering Support You will be based initially for 2 years at our clients headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Extension of a further 2 years may be possible. In this large European Agency you will find an excellent and modern working environment with challenging tasks and responsibilities. Your Tasks Include The main task of the consultant will be the maintenance and further development of the operational MSG Image Processing Facility IMPF software, in particular, the algorithm and data processing aspects of the IMPF software. In addition, the consultant may also support development activities of the MTG and EPSSG Programmes. Primarily these development activities will focus on the Image Navigation and Registration processing, which is part of the mission instrument data processing. Both online and offline functions development are part of these activities. Typically, the tasks of the Consultant will include MSG Operations Support Developing an expert knowledge of the MSG Image Processing System. Investigating anomalies in the MSG Image Processing System. Specifying modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Implementing modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Verifying and validating modifications to the MSG Image Processing System. Updating the design and user documentation for the MSG Image Processing System. MTG Development Support Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of MTG instrument data processing software from procurements. Supporting the integration, verification and validation of MTG instrument data processing deliveries. Supporting the development of a MTG reference processor at Client premises. Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms. EPSSG Development Support. Reviewing, analysing and anomaly investigation of EPSSG instrument data processing software from procurements. Supporting the integration, verification and validation of EPSSG instrument data processing deliveries. Prototyping selected instrument data processing algorithms. Your Profile In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as aerospace engineering, physics or remote sensing, the Consultant shall have strong mathematical skills and at least three years recent experience in Implementation of numerical algorithms, ideally in an imageprocessing context. Objectoriented system design. C programming. UNIX. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Consultant to have experience with some of the following Realtime image processing of large volumes of data. Geometric correction navigation registration of satellite images. Radiometric correction calibration of satellite images. Performance optimisation of algorithms. IDL or MATLAB. Integration, verification, and validation of realtime data processing systems. Familiarity with ECSS standards, in particular those related to software development. The Consultant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Good communication, presentation and listening skills are an advantage. Fluency in English is mandatory together with good communication skills.
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