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Atmospheric Chemistry Calibration Validation Engineer
2021-09-08 17:12:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 1030 We are currently looking for an Atmospheric Chemistry Calibration Validation Engineer to work at our clients premises in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Contribute to CalVal activities that will be performed during development, prelaunch, commissioning and routine operations in support of the UVVisNIRSWIR spectrometer missions. Prepare algorithm configuration parameters and calibration key data parameters for the Day 1 product processing, that will be the basis for the commissioning and validation activities. Contribute to prelaunch verification and validation activities during Acceptance and Delivery Reviews. Contribute to product verification and validation activities during commissioning and contribute to the preparation of commissioning reports. Consolidate instrument parameters and calibration methodology. Develop inhouse validation routines, procedures and tools under the offline Technical Computing Environment TCE, with access to the repository of operational mission and auxiliary data. Execute CalVal campaigns that support Level 1 and Level 2 product assessment and further algorithm correction and development. Define and setup proxy data and reference datasets. Provide technical support to the development, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the UVVisNIRSWIR spectrometer CalVal functions in the EUMETSAT ground segment. Perform code cleanup and numerical optimisation of the CalVal processing functions as required. Test, assess and ensure code stability and exception handling for the CalVal processing functions. Install, setup and test validation tools from external parties as requested. Implement evolutions and upgrades in the relevant processing functions as a result of evolving user requirements or changes in instrument performance. Contribute to endoflife test campaigns for relevant missions. Develop, produce and evaluate regular production, quality and CalVal monitoring reports from the operational CalVal functions. Perform offline analysis of operational Level 1 and Level 2 product quality. Contribute to the contact with users and relevant Satellite Application Facilities to obtain their feedback on product and service quality. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree in physical remote sensing, meteorology, oceanography, physics, ITComputational Science, or equivalent. Very good experience in scientific software development. Good written communication skills. Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and LaTeX. At least 3 years of experience in the field of physical remote sensing in one or more of the areas listed above, including involvement in processing of satellite data up to level 1 calibrated geolocated radiances andor level 2 geophysical parameters, and satellite data monitoring. Experience in remote sensing from UVVisibleNearInfraredShortwaveInfrared UVVisNIRSWIR spectrometers. Very good skills in highlevel programming languages, such as Python, C, Java, DBSQL. Experience with source code management processes in particular branch based development workflows, and peer code reviews and tools git, subversion. Familiarity with NetCDF, XML. Fluency in commandline use on LinuxUnix platforms. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. The following skills would be assets Experience with the specification, development and validation of satellite data processing chains. Utilisation of products from earth observation satellites. Experience with calibration and product validation methods. Experience in software unit, acceptance, system and integration testing. Familiarity with programming platform tools like Matlab. Knowledge in radiative transfer. Experience in the use of image processing software such as IDL or ENVI in a UNIXLinux environment. Experience in the use of Scripting Languages e.g. Perl, Python, shell. Experience in scientific computing using NumPy and SciPy. Familiarity in manipulating analysis and forecast data from NWP models. 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 01102021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Consultancy Support
2014-05-02 13:38:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for an experienced Engineer mf in order to fulfill the duty of GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Consultancy Support for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The task will be primarily to provide support to the calibration and validation of GOME2 level 1 data products. The main focus of the activity is the calibration and validation of the GOME2 UVVisible radiance and polarisation sensitive data, the evaluation of the longterm degradation signatures in GOME2 data and methods for generation of degradation correction factors, crosscalibration and validation activities both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB, and investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 data users. Associated with this activity is the development of prototype software to support the analysis and supporting documentation such as algorithm specifications, test data descriptions and validation reports. The key person will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team within the Remote Sensing and Products Division but will also be expected to interface with experts across EUMETSAT as required.. The tasks of the position include in particular analysis of inflight calibration performance of the GOME2 instruments on Metop A and MetopB evaluation of the applicability of the onground characterisation key data to the in orbit situation of GOME2 including radiometric and polarisation sensitivity key data including angular dependencies analysis of the longterm degradation signatures on GOME2, including from all inflight calibration sources, sun and earthshine data evaluation of methods for generation of degradation factors crosscalibration and validation of level 1 radiance and polarisation data both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB development of software for the purposes of analysing the inflight calibration performance and longterm degradation performance of the GOME2 instrument investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 users development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities testing and validation the algorithms and analysis procedures developed provision of support for longterm instrument monitoring and implementation and validation of the any proposed inorbit corrections within the operational processing environment interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate Qualifications Experience Required remote sensing data analysis using UVVisible satellite data calibration of level 0 and validation of level 1 satellite data products use of vector radiative transfer models the GOME2 mission and instrument writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports demonstrated skills in a higher programming language working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems specification, design and coding of complex product processors testing and verification of complex data processing systems Knowledge and experience with the following is considered an advantage the remaining EPS missions and instruments quality control of satellite data and products operational product processing environments knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash knowledge of SQLsoftware build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS. Academic and work related requirements A University degree in an engineering discipline is required. Perfect command of English, verbal and written. Knowledge of French would be an asset. Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. 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. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online to andree.scherschellsespace.com until 8th May 2014.
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GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Consultancy Support 1413030
2014-04-15 16:36:28| 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. GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Consultancy Support 1413030 Job Description This consultancy will provide support to the calibration and validation of level 1 data products from the GOME2 instruments on the EUMETSAT Polar System series of satellites. The main focus of the activity is the calibration and validation of the GOME2 UVVisible radiance and polarisation sensitive data, the evaluation of the longterm degradation signatures in GOME2 data and investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 data users. Associated with this activity is the development of prototype software to support the analysis and supporting documentation such as algorithm specifications, test data descriptions and validation reports. The key person will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team within the Remote Sensing and Products Division but will also be expected to interface with experts across EUMETSAT as required. The tasks of the key person will include analysis of inflight calibration performance of the GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB evaluation of the applicability of the onground characterisation key data to the inorbit situation of GOME2 including radiometric and polarisation sensitivity key data including angular dependencies analysis of the longterm degradation signatures on GOME2, including from all inflight calibration sources, sun and earthshine data evaluation of methods for generation of degradation factors crosscalibration and validation of level 1 radiance and polarisation data both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB development of software for the purposes of analysing the inflight calibration performance and longterm degradation performance of the GOME2 instrument investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 users development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities testing and validation the algorithms and analysis procedures developed provision of support for longterm instrument monitoring and implementation and validation of the any proposed inorbit corrections within the operational processing environment interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate The tasks of the key person will be carried out mainly at EUMETSAT facilities in Darmstadt, but travel within Europe may be required for certain activities. Required Skills and Experience The GOME2 level 1 CalVal key person shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision and have good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall be familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of moderate spectral resolution data in the UVVisible part of the spectrum. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Fluency in English the key person shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of remote sensing product data analysis including at least 2 years of experience of UVVisible calibration and validation. Specifically the key person shall have experience in remote sensing data analysis using UVVisible satellite data calibration of level 0 and validation of level 1 satellite data products use of vector radiative transfer models the GOME2 mission and instrument writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports demonstrated skills in a higher programming language working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems specification, design and coding of complex product processors testing and verification of complex data processing systems Desirable Skills and Experience The following areas of expertise would be an advantage the remaining EPS missions and instruments quality control of satellite data and products operational product processing environments knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash knowledge of SQLsoftware build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 07 May 2014 Start of Work 01 July 2014 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 07 May 2014 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Calibration Validation Engineer
2014-04-01 12:37:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Calibration Validation Engineer to support the calibration and validation of level 1 data products from the GOME2 instruments on the Polar System series of satellites. Please note that this position will be based at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities Your primary tasks and activities may include Analysing inflight calibration performance of the GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB Evaluating the applicability of the onground characterisation key data to the inorbit situation of GOME2 including radiometric and polarisation sensitivity key data including angular dependencies Analysing the longterm degradation signatures on GOME2, including from all inflight calibration sources, sun and earthshine data Evaluating methods for generation of degradation factors Crosscalibrating and validating of level 1 radiance and polarisation data both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB Developing software for the purposes of analysing the inflight calibration performance and longterm degradation performance of the GOME2 instrument Investigating problems indicated by feedback from level 1 users Developing software for crosscalibration and validation activities Testing and validating the algorithms and analysing procedures developed Provisioning support for longterm instrument monitoring and implementation and validation of the any proposed inorbit corrections within the operational processing environment Interfacing with experts across our clients organisation as needed Collaborating with expert groups and the wider scientific community as appropriate Skills and Experience You must possess the following skills and experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline At least 5 years experience in the field of remote sensing product data analysis including at least 2 years of experience of UVVisible calibration and validation Experience in remote sensing data analysis using UVVisible satellite data Experience with calibration of level 0 and validation of level 1 satellite data products Capability to use of vector radiative transfer models Experience with the GOME2 mission and instrument Ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports Demonstrated skills in a higher programming language Capability to work with UNIX andor Linux operating systems Experience in specification, design and coding of complex product processors Knowledge of testing and verification of complex data processing systems Familiarity with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of moderate spectral resolution data in the UVVisible part of the spectrum Ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports Ability to work effectively in English The following skills would be highly desirable. Knowledge of remaining EPS missions and instruments Knowledge of quality control of satellite data and products Experience with operational product processing environments Knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash Knowledge of SQLsoftware build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure Knowledge of source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS 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 08052014. We look forward to hearing from you!
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GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Support mw
2014-03-31 17:37:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Dear Sir or Madam, We are currently in search of support for the following project. This position is available on a permanent basis. POSITION ID 2115 ROLE FUNCTION GOME2 Level 1 Calibration Validation Support mw in Darmstadt Germany GENERAL CONDITIONS START 01 July 2014 PERIOD 2 years 2 options for extension, each option stands for 1 year LOCATION Darmstadt TYPE OF BUSINESS Science CONTRACT fulltime employment WORKING LANGUAGE English, French is considered an advantage DEADLINE 10.5.2014 MUSTHAVE SKILLS MANDATORY In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the key person shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of remote sensing product data analysis including at least 2 years of experience of UVVisible calibration and validation. Specifically the key person shall have experience in remote sensing data analysis using UVVisible satellite data calibration of level 0 and validation of level 1 satellite data products use of vector radiative transfer models the GOME2 mission and instrument writing concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports demonstrated skills in a higher programming language working with UNIX andor Linux operating systems specification, design and coding of complex product processors testing and verification of complex data processing systems NICETOHAVE SKILLS CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE the remaining EPS missions and instruments quality control of satellite data and products operational product processing environments knowledge of scripting languages e.g. python, Matlab, IDL, bash knowledge of SQLsoftware build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS. TASKS This consultancy will primarily provide support to the calibration and validation of GOME2 level 1 data products. The main focus of the activity is the calibration and validation of the GOME2 UVVisible radiance and polarisation sensitive data, the evaluation of the longterm degradation signatures in GOME2 data and methods for generation of degradation correction factors, crosscalibration and validation activities both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB, and investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 data users. Associated with this activity is the development of prototype software to support the analysis and supporting documentation such as algorithm specifications, test data descriptions and validation reports. The key person will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team within the Remote Sensing and Products Division but will also be expected to interface with experts across the client as required. analysis of inflight calibration performance of the GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB evaluation of the applicability of the onground characterisation key data to the inorbit situation of GOME2 including radiometric and polarisation sensitivity key data including angular dependencies analysis of the longterm degradation signatures on GOME2, including from all inflight calibration sources, sun and earthshine data evaluation of methods for generation of degradation factors crosscalibration and validation of level 1 radiance and polarisation data both with instruments of a similar class and GOME2 instruments on MetopA and MetopB development of software for the purposes of analysing the inflight calibration performance and longterm degradation performance of the GOME2 instrument investigation of problems indicated by feedback from level 1 users development of software for crosscalibration and validation activities testing and validation the algorithms and analysis procedures developed provision of support for longterm instrument monitoring and implementation and validation of the any proposed inorbit corrections within the operational processing environment interfacing with experts across the client as needed collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside as appropriate For more Details please feel free to contact Ms. Bianca Brankers Corporate Recruiter
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