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Remote Sensing Engineer

2019-03-07 19:28:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An opportunity for an experienced Earth Observation Engineer to provide support onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK in the area of microwave remote sensing of natural surfaces. Objective Support to Earth Observation projects in the field of microwave active and passive remote sensing of natural surfaces land and sea and of atmosphere wave interaction, data processing, retrieval algorithms and performance assessment. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Support to Earth Observation projects in the field of microwave active and passive remote sensing of natural surfaces land and sea and of atmosphere wave interaction, data processing, retrieval algorithms and performance assessment Support to internal activities and projects in the field of microwave propagation in the atmosphere theoretical and empirical modeling, and related analysis of impact on telecom, navigation or data downlink for Earth Observation and Space Exploration missions RD in related fields Support to the experimental facility Qualifications Experience PhD or MSc in Physics, Remote Sensing or related specialization. At least 4 years of relevant work experience. Background in the physics andor engineering of microwave interaction with natural environment Experience with microwave remote sensing observation concepts Experience with microwave atmosphere propagation models Good programming skills Previous experience with experimental instruments e.g. ground microwave radiometers is considered an asset. Essential Skills Good English language skills Excellent communication and presentation skill Excellent analytical skills High standard of document drafting Ability to work effectively both within a small team and in an autonomous way Qualities Positive, cando approach to solving problems. 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. Closing Date for applications is 1st April 2019. Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Benefits Competitive Package 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. To apply Please send your CV and covering letter to careerstelespazio.com By sending your CV to careerstelespazio.com you give your consent for Telespazio VEGA to hold and process your personal information for the purpose of the application.

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Products and Applications Software Engineer in the field of Remote Sensing

2019-03-01 00:30:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

For our customer in Darmstadt we are looking for a Products and Applications Software Engineer in the field of Remote Sensing. Our customer EUMETSAT is an independent intergovernmental organisation founded in 1986 to establish maintain and exploit European systems of operational meteorological satellites and to contribute to the operational monitoring of the climate and the detection of global climate changes. A further objective of EUMETSAT is to provide data, products and support services to the European Copernicus information services and user communities, with a focus on marine, atmosphere and climate. EUMETSAT is governed by a Council representing 30 Member States and 1 Cooperating State. Tasks The candidate will maintain and develop new SW in the following areas Instrument navigation, registration, and calibration Derivation of geophysical products from remote sensing data Application of satellite data in meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric composition Radiative transfer theory Atmospheric chemistry and physics Meteorology and oceanography Development and maintenance of operational scientific data processing and monitoring software Calibration and validation expertise of Level 1 and Level 2 products Scientific document writing. Typical tasks envisaged are Development and evolution of data handling software for products generated by EUMETSAT, or for products from external partners Upgrade of data processors to be compliant with new libraries or architectures Evolution and update of software packages for the reading and visualisation of remote sensing data and products Development of database applications for satellite data product monitoring e.g. in support of EPS Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment2 GOME2, Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer IASI and Advanced Scatterometer ASCAT Redesign of software applications, e.g. transfer from one SW language to another Evolution of software packages in support of validation activities with third party data e.g. from the ATrain satellite constellation or the Earth Clouds, Aerosols and Radiation Explorer EarthCARE mission Formatting of test data sets according to various product format specifications. Skills Demonstrable experience in IT software development, including system engineering and system design Demonstrable experience of the following software and tools in Unix Linux, AIX development environments Java, CC, FORTRAN XML, HTML, PHP Python, IDL, MATLAB, R SQL databases e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL Demonstrable experience in software performance optimisation in advanced computer architectures Demonstrable experience of Software Configuration Management SCM methods and tools e.g. Subversion, git and branch based development workflows Demonstrable experience of MS Office tools for documentation purposes e.g. MS Word Demonstrable experience in software system and integration testing Demonstrable experience in software documentation Knowledge in satellite data processing will be considered an advantage. The amount of remote sensing data from modern, both current and future, instruments is increasing. This provides a challenge for fast and efficient data visualization. One possible solution to the problem is to harness the power of Graphics Processing Unit GPU. Therefore, knowledge in utilizing GPU in data visualization, e.g. OpenGL, is considered very beneficial. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.eu to WGS recruitment team at vacanciesworkgroupsolutions.com before 11th of March 2019. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! Send an email to vacanciesworkgroupsolutions.com with the subject SUBSCRIBE to subscribe to our internal job mailing list. About WGS GmbH WGS Workgroup Solutions GmbH is a private held company founded in 2013 and based in the Frankfurt area Germany. WGS provides excellent engineering and consulting services to European companies and institutions in the space sector. WGS offers its employees the possibility to develop their professional career, in addition WGS is very responsive to any concern and offers competitive conditions that provide answers to the particular needs of each personal situation.

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Remote Sensing Scientist UVN and UVNS

2019-02-05 14:28:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Could you contribute to the scientific development, maintenance and quality monitoring of atmospheric products from our ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave infrared spectrometers based on our next generation of satellite missions? EUMETSAT operates the Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Commission, providing marine and atmospheric data services to monitor climate change. To support the remote sensing activities of these missions, we are recruiting two scientists to be responsible for the development, maintenance and validation of products derived from Copernicus Sentinel4UVN and Sentinel5UVNS instruments. Your role at EUMETSAT Within this role you will support the scientific development of calibrated radiance, irradiance and derived atmospheric composition products from ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave infrared satellite instruments. These activities will provide the opportunity to actively support operational and scientific interactions with user communities, other agencies and the European Space Agency ESA, responding to their evolving needs. You will provide scientific support to the operational implementation of data processing and products, prototyping software and providing the associated documentation. You will define, calibrate and validate the longterm monitoring activities for this suite of products, formulating future requirements as the needs of our users evolve. To be successful you should have a degree level qualification in remote sensing or another relevant discipline. Your experience in the retrieval of trace gases and other atmospheric products ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave spectrometers should be coupled with an expertise in the use of radiative transfer models. We would expect you to have developed scientific application software, and demonstrable experience of working with user communities and researchers. You should also have experience of working in an operational data processing environment with knowledge of scientificallyoriented coding languages. You need to be organised, with an ability to understand and explain complex scientific information to your team and the user communities. What we offer We work in a collaborative, international environment which offers you a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. We offer the opportunity to work on exciting satellite programmes both current and planned. You will have the opportunity to play a leading role in the application of remote sensing science, making a difference to our user community. You will work with people who are experts in their field and will have the opportunity to establish a long career at EUMETSAT. Does this sound like you? Have a look at our website to find out how you can help us make a world of difference. The closing date is 1st March.

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Remote Sensing Products Applications Software Engineer mfd

2019-02-01 11:29:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites 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 innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Remote Sensing Products Applications Software Engineer mfd to work at EUMETSAT. Tasks The Remote Sensing and Products RSP division of EUMETSAT develops, implements, validates, and evolves operational observational products from EUMETSAT and agreed third party satellites. Furthermore, the division provides scientific expertise required to establish user requirements and future EUMETSAT satellite systems. RSP is active in the following areas relevant to this contract Instrument navigation, registration, and calibration Derivation of geophysical products from remote sensing data Application of satellite data in meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric composition Radiative transfer theory Atmospheric chemistry and physics Meteorology and oceanography Development and maintenance of operational scientific data processing and monitoring software Calibration and validation expertise of Level 1 and Level 2 products Scientific document writing. In more general terms RSP covers activities such as Development and maintenance of algorithms, products, and product processors from EUMETSAT satellite data Development of product quality monitoring tools Implementation and maintenance of operational product processors including reprocessing activities Satellite data and product calibration and validation preparation, planning and execution. The following identified activities are examples of the type of tasks which are envisaged Development and evolution of data handling software for products generated by EUMETSAT, or for products from external partners Upgrade of data processors to be compliant with new libraries or architectures Evolution and update of software packages for the reading and visualisation of remote sensing data and products Development of database applications for satellite data product monitoring e.g. in support of EPS Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment2 GOME2, Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer IASI and Advanced Scatterometer ASCAT Redesign of software applications, e.g. transfer from one SW language to another Evolution of software packages in support of validation activities with third party data e.g. from the ATrain satellite constellation or the Earth Clouds, Aerosols and Radiation Explorer EarthCARE mission Formatting of test data sets according to various product format specifications. Implementation and Delivery of SW DevelopmentEvolutions For each software evolutionsenhancements, the Contractor shall perform the following tasks Create the design, and following approval by EUMETSAT, implement and test the modifiedadditional functions, resulting in a new software package or modified version of the software considering user feedback Provide or update the relevant documentation as defined in the Individual Work Order and its associated Statement of Work Deliver the source code and, if applicable, the compiled software packages through an HTTP or FTP interface, or on a dedicated feature branch in a joint source code repository Delivery of the software includes a dedicated acceptance test taking place at EUMETSATs premises Essential requirements Throughout the full duration of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide personnel with the required skills in the areas specified in the Special Tender Conditions. These are Demonstrable experience in IT software development, including system engineering and system design Demonstrable experience of the following software and tools in Unix Linux, AIX development environments Java, CC, FORTRAN XML, HTML, PHP Python, IDL, MATLAB, R SQL databases e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL Demonstrable experience in software performance optimisation in advanced computer architectures Demonstrable experience of Software Configuration Management SCM methods and tools e.g. Subversion, git and branch based development workflows Demonstrable experience of MS Office tools for documentation purposes e.g. MS Word Demonstrable experience in software system and integration testing Demonstrable experience in software documentation Knowledge in satellite data processing will be considered an advantage. The amount of remote sensing data from modern, both current and future, instruments is increasing. This provides a challenge for fast and efficient data visualization. One possible solution to the problem is to harness the power of Graphics Processing Unit GPU. Therefore, knowledge in utilizing GPU in data visualization, e.g. OpenGL, is considered very beneficial. Other information Start date is as soon as possible. Work shall be carried out mainly at SCISYS premises. Work at EUMESTAT premises for specific periodsactivities can be requested and will be clearly identified and agreed in the corresponding Individual Work Orders. To apply please visit www.scisys.despacejobs or send your CV and cover letter to recruitingscisys.de

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O2 boosts 4G connectivity for rural communities in remote Scottish islands

2019-01-29 01:00:00| Total Telecom industry news

UK mobile network operator, O2, has boosted connectivity for customers on the Isle of Unst by upgrading its masts and network infrastructure on Britain's northern most island.  The upgrade will provide faster mobile broadband speeds for the 600 residents of Unst…read more on TotalTele.com »

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