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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies
2017-11-02 18:12:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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Software Engineer for Earth Observation Applications Development MF
2017-10-13 17:13:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us Space Applications Services NVSA is a dynamic international company with 30 years experience in performing and supporting system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We work on international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We are looking for a Software Engineer for Earth Observation Applications Development MF SYSEOS201710HQ001 The successful candidate will be based in SintStevensWoluwe, Brussels area, and will join the Earth Observations Systems EOS Team which has the following expertise Develops complex software systems combining stateoftheart technologies from Earth Observation EOS, Geographic Information Systems GIS, and Knowledge Management KM domains. Leads projects for the European Space Agency ESA. Is involved in European Commission EC programmes, especially in the Research and Technology Development. Is developing commercial applications. Works frequently with international partners. Tasks and Responsibilities Design and development of distributed satellite and insitu data processing platforms to transform and fuse data to create downstream products. Applying Cloudbased distributed processing and Big Data methods and technologies. Qualifications and Experience A Masters Degree in the relevant discipline o Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Physical Geometry, Remote Sensing. A minimum of 3 years experience in design and development of distributed systems SOA, MSA. Sound experience with Pythonbased programming especially on Web applications and services. Experience with the software development lifecycle. Good knowledge of Linux systems as a user and administrator. Knowledge andor experience with o Cloud and IaaSrelated techniques and tools e.g. Apache Spark and Hadoop, Ansible Playbooks, MarathonMesos, OpenStack. o Satellite Earth Observation data processing systems, especially in the areas of specification, design and implementation of large satellite instrumentrelated data processing systems andor subsystems. o Formats used in processing satellite data. o Scientific tools and languages e.g., Matlab, R, GDAL, numpy. o Scheduling and parallelisation of scientific software. o OGC standards, ISO Geographic Information standards, GISrelated techniques and tools, and of additional programming languages such as C and Go, is an asset. Candidates will have the following skills Ability to cope with schedules and deadlines. Ability to synthesise, summarise and draw conclusions. Very good organization and communication skills. Ability to work in distributed international teams. A proactive approach, with initiative and ability to work independently. Fluency in English written and oral and used to write highquality software project documentation in English. What Do We Offer? Working in a growing company, with offices located in Belgium, the Netherlands and the USA. A professional, pleasant atmosphere with motivated staff, where autonomy and initiatives are encouraged. An interesting remuneration package with a relocation allowance, if applicable. A full time employment position. Preference will be given to candidates eligible to work in the European Union or in possession of a European Blue Card for two or more years. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. How To Apply? Click on the Apply link next to this position on our website careers.spaceapplications.com. Include your CV and Motivation Letter both in English and send to jobsspacepplications.com. For this position the contact person is Mr. Bernard Valentin. Space Applications Services NVSA Leuvensesteenweg 325 1932 SintStevensWoluwe Brussels area, Belgium Tel 32 02 721.54.84 www.spaceapplications.com
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Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2017-10-09 10:12:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space GmbH is looking for the location in Darmstadt Germany a junior Satellite Operations Engineer for our customer EUMETSAT. Tasks The key person shall be integrated into the Sentinel3 Spacecraft Operations Team. The key person shall be primarily assigned to Satellite 3 FCT to support the routinine operarations of Senitnel3A as well as start the prepartion of the Sentinel3B when handed over from ESOC to EUMETSAT. The tasks of the Key person will typically include Support to the commissioning and routine operations of Sentinel 3A, and preparing for Sentinel3B comprising Provision of operational expertise to their relevant system in particular, with support to other platform subsystems andor payload instruments andor onboard software management, satellite simulator and ground segment operations interfaces Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Post launch Support Office PLSO in ESTEC and space industry Support the coordination of partner agency interactions for relevant subsystemsinstruments Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of sentinel3 C and D satellites Provide inputs and I or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel6 development. Essential requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the key person shall have a demonstrated experience in at least two of the following mandatory skills Experience on Spacecraft Operations on Low Earth Orbit LEO, 3 axis stabilised spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases Experience of at least 3 years of SCOS2000 mission control system and use of the MOIS operations preparation tool Demonstrated experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities. Desirable requirements Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Key person to have experience with some of the following Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Other Information Start date is ASAP Fluency in English is mandatory The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen Location of work EUMETSAT 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 daniel.gestallsespace.com.
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Graduate Earth Observation Data Engineer
2017-09-19 17:13:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence Space Intelligence is a leading provider of satellite imagery, geographic information products, software and services delivering geographic information solutions into both private and public sector organisations worldwide. We offer a comprehensive products and services portfolio covering the entire downstream value chain, such as data acquisition and processing, imagery analysis and interpretation, state of the art database solution for archiving, accessing and real time analytics of large datasets. Our UK Graduate Programme provides exceptional graduates the opportunity to master managerial and technical skills. Over the two year period it combines rotational placements with focused training and the possibility of European assignments as well as further personal development and the chance to build your professional network. From day one, you will be assigned to a particular department and will be guided through the various placement opportunities that exist within your function, the wider business and even with customers and suppliers. This, along with training provided works to ensure you are ready and experienced enough to take the next step of your career following the programmes conclusion. Working as a part of the Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Team, main activities will include Big data and machine learning techniques Data fusion and quality control Algorithm development and prototyping, automation of processing chains, system integration Contribution to ongoing operational projects, supporting the team to achieve timely deliverables and objectives. As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following At minimum, a 21 degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science or related subject Experience of programming, e.g. Python, C, Matlab Experience of analysing and processing data Strong analytical and communication skills Innovative thinking and problem solving skills Keen to acquire new expertise and share knowledge Able to work under own initiative and in a team environment. Desirable attributes Remote Sensing and Earth Observation knowledge Experience of analysing and processing geospatial data Experience in Linux OS. This role will be based in Guildford and will receive the full Airbus Defence Space Graduate programme benefit package including an annual Salary of 27,000, plus a welcome payment of 2,000. Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Please note the closing date for applications to this position is 17th November 2017. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include but is not exclusive to accessible facilities additional time for written exercises auxiliary aids room layout dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email graduatesairbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. To apply click here
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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies
2017-09-13 19:11:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 13 October 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE
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