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Science Data Processing Applications Engineer
2014-03-24 17:35:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This position, based near Frankfurt in Germany, is for a Consultant with experience in system design, software development, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of large complex realtime data processing systems for meteorological satellites. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. The successful candidate will be part of the clients Supporting Applications Engineering team supporting the maintenance and evolution of off line Ground Segment elements, specifically for quality control, calibration and validation, data visualisation and auxiliary data management and services. The application software is mainly developed in CC, PERL, and Python. For data visualisation a good knowledge in IDL and ENVI is required. The duties will include a range of tasks, from the support of the day to day operation and maintenance, the analysis, design, development and testing of the facilities which also includes the handling of anomalies, upgrades and configuration changes for these facilities. The key experience and skills sought are Operating and maintaining software systems in a UNIX based environment CC programming language experience in a UNIX based environment Use of and application programming of database systems Oracle, Informix, PostgresSQL and MySQL Competence in the use of scripting languages shell scripting and highlevel languages Python, Java Knowledge of web technologies, programming and markup languages Apache, CGI, JavaScript, UML Competence in software testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation The working language is English. This is a permanent employee assignment starting in June 2014. Pactum have supplied professional recruitment services to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe since 1988. We operate as a group of practices focussed onto specific markets and have been successfully recruiting for the Space sector since 2002.
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Space Science Data Analysis
2014-02-28 17:36:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Space Science Data Analyst to support Science Operations at our clients premises in Madrid, Spain. Tasks and Activities Your primary tasks and activities may include Tasks related to Science Archives and VO Virtual Observatory databases Database design and modelling taking into account the user requirements Database installation, population, monitoring and maintenance Design, develop, deploy and maintain database interfaces for the rest of the archives and VO systems applications related to the database information user administration tools, statistics tools, etc Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks. Tasks related to Science Archives and VO user interfaces and middletier application Design, develop, deploy and maintain the Science Archive and VO graphical user interfaces which allow the users to make queries to the database, see the results, select products and request them the Science Archive and VO middletier applications which provide transparent access for applications User Interface, Statistics Tool, Archive InterOperability systems, and others to the database and to the data products repository some Science Archive Data Products Visualization tools, which allow to display images and spectra and to perform some simple manipulations zooming, selection, some extraction, Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks Tasks related to Science Archives and VO data distribution and interoperability applications Design, develop, deploy and maintain Science Archive Data Distribution systems, which allow the users to retrieve archive data products via FTP or via an offline physical media Science Archive interoperability services, which provide a scriptable interface to the science archive databases and data products. VO compliant interoperability systems, making sure all RSSD Science Archives at ESAC are VO accessible ESA VO Portal, including a ESA multimissions archive based on VO protocols VO applications and VO clients Registry, VOSpec, Participating to the VO interoperability working groups where VO standards are discussed and defined Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks Skills and Experience You must possess the following skills and experience University degree in computer science, or software engineering, or scientific discipline, or equivalent Demonstrated expertise in ESA Ground Segment and Scientific Archives Software engineering Strong experience in designing multitier architecture application in the context of Scientific Archives and Virtual Observatory Extensive experience in JAVA programming language Web technologies http, JSP, web services, etc SQL and XML Graphical User Interfaces application Data Distribution applications through web services UNIX SUN Solaris or Linux, and PCWindows environment The following skills would be highly desirable. Practical knowledge and experience in the Virtual Observatory standards and protocols, working groups, working processes and environment Experience on ESA software engineering processes and software configuration control tools and some scientific background How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 21032014. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Climate Corp combines data science with ag science to improve weekly crop decisions
2013-12-17 01:22:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Big data crop decisions Climate Pro opens up a host of valuable in-season advisor tools to improve management decisions during planting, nitrogen application, variable rate strategies using in-season satellite imagery, scouting, spraying, and harvesting. read more
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Java Software Engineer Herschel Science Data SCJ2703
2013-07-29 13:51:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A degree educated experienced science operations engineer with experience of using Java and Jython on a Linux platform is required. Objective The objective of the service support to be provided is to continue development of the Herschel Science Data Processing system by designing, implementing, maintaining, testing and documenting data analysis modules. This software is developed jointly between ESA, the three Herschel instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Center, with ESA coordinating the overall development and providing the framework within which the instrument teams can develop and optimise instrumentspecific data reduction algorithms. The Herschel Data Processing System serves both as the basis to generate standard pipeline products and as tool to analyse Herschel data interactively. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. Responsibilities Duties Specific tasks beyond generalpurpose software development include Development and maintenance of the Herschel standard product generation and quality control framework. This framework is used for pipeline data processing for all Herschel data Graphical user interface GUI development and maintenance Development and maintenance of the Herschel Interactive Analysis system. This system is used by the astronomical community to exploit Herschel data in detail Development and maintenance of data structures, including accessing them locally and from object oriented and relational databases Development and maintenance of numerical libraries Setting up and providing access to webservices working in the VO context Writing and maintenance of documentation Provision and maintenance of test harnesses Support of the data processing technical assistants when running the operational environment to generate Herschel standard products. Qualifications Experience A university degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent is required. Essential Skills Specific knowledge is required in the following areas At least five years relevant experience in professional software development and software engineering coding Java applications Very good and broad knowledge of Java Good knowledge of GUI development Unix based systems Linux Configuration control system CVS Object Oriented design methods Desirable Skills Knowledge of Jython Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA Knowledge of bash scripting Knowledge of the FITS file format Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems and algorithms Experience writing user documentation Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh based systems Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods Knowledge of data structures Knowledge of design patterns Knowledge of XML and DocBook Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Qualities Experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community would be an advantage The selected engineer must operate in a team environment and occasionally travel. Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage. The engineer should be used to working independently in a focussed way against tight deadlines. The engineer should be comfortable in an international working environment and must 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. Location of the position is Madrid, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package are offered to the successful candidate 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 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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