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Optical Instrument Systems Engineer
2021-07-23 14:13:32| 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. EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. As an Optical 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 the EUMETSAT Polar System of Second Generation EPSSG that includes MetopSG A and MetopSG B satellites developed and procured through ESA. The EPSSG mission will monitor weather and climate from the midmorning polar orbit over a period of 21 years starting in 202425, based on three successive pairs of MetopSG AB satellites. EUMETSAT is also responsible for the delivery to ESAMetopSG of three Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometers New Generation IASING and two ARGOS4 Advanced Data Collection System ADCS instruments developed and procured by the French Space Agency CNES under cooperation agreement with EUMETSAT. Reporting to the EPSSG Instrument Systems Manager, the EPSSG Optical Instrument System Engineer will followup the CNESled development of the IASING and ARGOS4 instruments, acquire, maintain and share inhouse knowledge on instrument design, performances and operations aspects. As a member of the EUMETSAT Instrument Functional Chain Team involving also instrument scientists, system, ground segment and operations preparation engineers, heshe will support the development, operations preparation and commissioning of the endtoend IASING chain covering all functions from instrument commanding to delivery of products to users. DUTIES Act as the EUMETSAT technical interface for the IASING and ARGOS4 instruments liaising externally with CNES and ESA and internally with System, Ground Segment and Science teams. Followup the development of IASING instruments by participating in relevant progress meeting, reviews and other technical meeting with CNES and their contractor. Support IASING and ARGOS4 instrument testing activities at satellite level. Followup IASING level 1C processor development and interact as point of contact with relevant external and internal entities e.g. CNES, EUMETSAT Science team, Ground Segment team, etc.. As a member of the EUMETSAT IASING Instrument Functional Chain Team, support the resolution of nonconformances Participate and contribute to relevant IASI Sounding Science Working Group ISSWG meetings. Support and participate to operations preparation and commissioning of the IASING and ARGOS4 instruments in cooperation with CNES and ESA, focusing on instrument operability and performance validation Support reporting to EUMETSAT management and Member States EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Excellent salary, in excess of Euro 7,500 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 Proven engineering experience at senior level in the full development cycle of a spaceborne optical instrument Experience with interferometers would be an advantage Knowledge of Level 0 and Level 1 processing of optical instrument data processing Experience in coordinating technical work with multiple andor multidisciplinary entities, preferably in an international environment Proactive attitude and ability to work autonomously with a minimum of supervision Excellent teamworking, communication, and presentation skills. QUALIFICATIONS University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline eg Physics or Engineering Please note Applications must be submitted in English. Applications in any other language will not be reviewed. 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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Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer
2021-06-18 18:15:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 937 On behalf of ESA, we are currently looking for an Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer to work in its Site ESTEC in the city of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Analysis of systemlevel needs and definition of system and subsystem requirements specifications for optical payload processing functions. Definition, design, development, performance evaluation and verification of image processing functions and algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, Python, prototyping SW. Design, verification and validation of payload image processing chains in close collaboration with teams responsible for SW and HW implementation. Support to HWSW optimization and implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. uCuP, DSP, GPU, AI accelerators and FPGA based platforms. Specific engineering support in the above domains to mainstream ESA space projects, mainly for but not restricted to the development and testing phases. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or Masters degree in Engineering from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience. Extensive knowledge in image processing, compression and computer vision techniques. Extensive knowledge in optical imaging payloads, signalimage quality and onboard payload data processing functions. Extensive knowledge in simulation of image processing functions Matlab, Python, ENVIIDL, C, etc. Knowledge in the design, training and validation of machine learning techniques not limited to deep learning for tasks such as prediction, classification, semantic segmentation, object detection, etc. Familiarity with computational imaging techniques image stabilization, superresolution, active optics, etc. Familiarity with payload data processing onboard systems architectures. Familiarity with processing devices and onboard electronics design related to data acquisition and processing functions. Familiarity with procurement of demonstrator units, subsystem integration and testing. Ability to work in an autonomous manner, in particular when providing support to projects with high time allocations and this in coordination with the line manager. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 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 06072021. 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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Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer
2021-06-11 14:15:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT Part of the Eiffage Group 70 000p, 18b, which is a key player on Ground Segment for Aeronautics Space in Europe, Clemessy Netherlands BV is a Services Center that has been recently created to provide Maintenance Engineering Support to our main customers Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering RAMS ILS and AITOperations Support. Located in Noordwijk NL, we offer a rewarding work environment with high skilled opportunities on all the main European programs, while maintaining an employeefocused atmosphere. For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are currently looking for an Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer to work at ESTEC, the ESA Technical Center in Noordwijk NL. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In the TECEFD section, the main tasks are to provide ESA with functional support in the field of OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineering covering algorithmic and hardware definition, development and validation, and involving software, hardware and system constraints. The assignment is to provide expert technical support to address processing functions focusing on payload performance image quality, data compressionreduction and data analysis Analysis of systemlevel needs and definition of specifications for optical payload processing functions Definition, design, development, performance evaluation and verification of image processing functions and algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, Python, prototyping SW Design, verification and validation of payload image processing chains Support to HWSW optimization and implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. uCuP, DSP, GPU, AI accelerators and FPGA based platforms SPECIFIC COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS High degree organizational and communication abilities. Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have A Masters degree or PhD in Electronics, networks, telecommunications or equivalent Extensive knowledge in image processing, compression and computer vision techniques optical imaging payloads, signalimage quality simulation of signal processing functions Matlab, Python, C, etc Additional assets are knowledges or familiarities in machine learning techniques prediction, classification, semantic segmentation, computational imaging techniques stabilization, superresolution, active optics, procurement of demonstrator units, subsystem integration and testing LOCALISATION Clemessy Netherlands BV, with onsite fulltime position in ESTEC premises Noordwijk, NL. Travels in Europe can be requested. ESTIMATED START DATE 01082021
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Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer
2021-06-10 12:13:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS Analysis of systemlevel needs and definition of system and subsystem requirements specifications for optical payload processing functions Definition, design, development, performance evaluation and verification of image processing functions and algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, Python, prototyping SW Design, verification and validation of payload image processing chains in close collaboration with teams responsible for SW and HW implementation Support to HWSW optimization and implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. uCuP, DSP, GPU, AI accelerators and FPGA based platforms Specific engineering support in the above domains to mainstream ESA space projects, mainly for but not restricted to the development and testing phases. REQUIREMENTS Master degree in a relevant discipline Extensive knowledge in image processing, compression and computer vision techniques Extensive knowledge in optical imaging payloads, signalimage quality and onboard payload data processing functions Extensive knowledge in simulation of image processing functions Matlab, Python, ENVIIDL, C, etc Knowledge in the design, training and validation of machine learning techniques not limited to deep learning for tasks such as prediction, classification, semantic segmentation, object detection, etc. Familiarity with computational imaging techniques image stabilization, superresolution, active optics, etc Familiarity with payload data processing onboard systems architectures Familiarity with processing devices and onboard electronics design related to data acquisition and processing functions Familiarity with procurement of demonstrator units, subsystem integration and testing Ability to work in an autonomous manner, in particular when providing support to projects with high time allocations and this in coordination with the line manager Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. DEADLINE 08072021 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD will be agreed taking into account how the coranavirus situation develops.
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Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer
2021-06-09 15:18:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For nearly 40 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer to support our customer in the Netherlands. Optical Instrument Image Processing Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will have the following responsibilities Analysis of systemlevel needs and definition of system and subsystem requirements specifications for optical payload processing functions Definition, design, development, performance evaluation and verification of image processing functions and algorithms via simulation techniques e.g. Matlab, Python, prototyping SW Design, verification and validation of payload image processing chains in close collaboration with teams responsible for SW and HW implementation Support to HWSW optimization and implementation of payload data processing functions on processors e.g. uCuP, DSP, GPU, AI accelerators and FPGA based platforms Specific engineering support in the above domains to mainstream ESA space projects, mainly for but not restricted to the development and testing phases. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Master degree in a relevant discipline Extensive knowledge in image processing, compression and computer vision techniques Extensive knowledge in optical imaging payloads, signalimage quality and onboard payload data processing functions Extensive knowledge in simulation of image processing functions Matlab, Python, ENVIIDL, C, etc Knowledge in the design, training and validation of machine learning techniques not limited to deep learning for tasks such as prediction, classification, semantic segmentation, object detection, etc. Familiarity with computational imaging techniques image stabilization, superresolution, active optics, etc Familiarity with payload data processing onboard systems architectures Familiarity with processing devices and onboard electronics design related to data acquisition and processing functions Familiarity with procurement of demonstrator units, subsystem integration and testing Ability to work in an autonomous manner, in particular when providing support to projects with high time allocations and this in coordination with the line manager Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available as soon as possible. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Chiara Grossardi, by clicking on the button Apply for this job quoting job NLSC4555B before 30Jun21. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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