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Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer
2013-07-29 13:51:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to support the continued development of the Herschel Science Data Processing system by designing, implementing, maintaining, testing and documenting data analysis modules written in Java and Jython on a Linux platform. This software is developed jointly between ESA, the three Herschel instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Center. ESA coordinates the overall development and provides 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. The 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 and Requirements Applicants require a Masters degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent, together with least five years relevant experience in professional software development and software engineering coding Java applications. You will require to have had experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community. You will be working in both a team environment and independently, you must be focused to deadlines, with occasionally travel Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels are required You will be comfortable in an international working environment and must be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. Specific knowledge is required in the following areas Excellent and broad knowledge of Java in a Unix based systems Linux Good knowledge of GUI development Experience using configuration control system CVS Object Oriented design methods Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications is a strong advantage Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment is a strong advantage Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA is a strong advantage It is desirable candidates have experience with the majority, if not all, of the following Knowledge of Jython Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols Knowledge of bash scripting and the FITS file formats Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems, and algorithms Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh systems Experience writing user documentation Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods Knowledge of data structures and design patterns Knowledge of XML and DocBook Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you are selected for interview, by the client, these are being scheduled to be held on 9th September 2013 at ESAC, Madrid, Spain If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid44755 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Herschel Science Operations Support Engineer Reference RTCSRE042 Application closing date 22nd August 2013 Start date ASAP. Duration Initially until 31st Dec 2014, possible extension Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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Support to Science Operations Herschel
2013-07-29 13:51:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced engineering support for a full time position based in the area of Madrid, Spain. Description 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 written in Java and Jython on a Linux platform. 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. 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. 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 written in Java and Jython on a Linux platform. Requirements A university degree in computer science, physics, electronic engineering, or equivalent. 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 Knowledge of Jython is a strong advantage Experience in HTTP and HTTPS protocols is a strong advantage Experience in socket oriented multiclientserver applications is a strong advantage Experience within a parallel multiprocessing environment is a strong advantage Knowledge of the distributed resource management application API DRMAA is a strong advantage Knowledge of bash scripting is an advantage Knowledge of the FITS file format is an advantage Experience with numerical and astronomical data reduction systems and algorithms is an advantage Experience writing user documentation is an advantage Knowledge of Windows XP and 7 and Macintosh based systems is an advantage Eagerness to embrace new concepts and methods is an advantage Knowledge of data structures is an advantage Knowledge of design patterns is an advantage Knowledge of XML and DocBook is an advantage Experience with Virtual Observatory concepts and software is an advantage Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems is an advantage Experience interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the scientific community would be an advantage. The selected contractor must operate in a team environment and occasionally travel. Good interpersonal and communication skills are an advantage. The contractor should be used to working independently in a focussed way against tight deadlines. The contractor should be comfortable in an international working environment and must be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA. Location ESAC, Madrid, Spain Application deadline 210813 If you are interested, please send your Word format CV as well as a Cover Letter 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. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 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 is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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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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Fixing the climate with science: What could possibly go wrong?
2013-07-28 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Globe and Mail: As you squeegee out your basement, replace your blown-off roof tiles, bury your heat-withered tomato crop and think about moving to a house on higher ground, you will be forgiven if you want to step out onto the street, tilt your head toward those odd-shaped clouds massing on the horizon, and scream, Fix it! And that might be a reasonable request. The weather is broken. To some degree, this is because we broke it: While it is foolish to link any individual extreme-weather event to the larger climate,...
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07.25.13 -- Smarter Smartphones Donate Computing Power To Science
2013-07-24 02:26:58| wirelessdesignonline News Articles
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