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EO Data SMOS Engineer SCJ 2719
2013-09-05 14:37:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EO Data SMOS Engineer J 2719 httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2719.aspx Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced Earth Observation Data Analysis Engineer to work for us onsite at ESTEC. Objective The engineer is expected to support projects can be during any phase andor programmes for studies on new concepts. The specific activities may relate to simulations and analysis of observations and products, to Level 1b andor Level 2 product and algorithm aspects and to data analysis for validation and mission performance during phase E of an Earth observation mission. The specific analysis can be related to satellite or dedicated suborbital mission campaign concepts Responsibilities Duties The engineer shall support the SMOS mission scientist, the SMOS mission manager, and the STSE program manager. The SMOS specific tasks include Support the exploitation studies funded through the SMOS project. This includes the contract with ECMWF on data assimilation. Support the preparation of SMOS publications and presentations. Support the implementation of new studies related to the SMOS mission. Support the analysis of SVRT results obtained over oceans and DOMEC. Support future work on the SMOS L2 ocean salinity processor. The STSE specific tasks include 1. Support to EOPSM a. Preparation of SoW and implementation of SMOS Ice II b. Support to preparation and implementation of SMOS Permafrost CCN c. SMOS NN 3 month CCN 2. Support to EOPSA I. Support STSE project preparation and management a. Preparation of SoW for SMOS Storms followon TO DF b. Support SOLAS OceanFlux Upwelling follow on activity d. Support management of relevant oceanSMOS related STSE Pathfinders 23 small feasibilities II. Support Internal projects a. Complete SMOS TS diagrams internal project b. Maintain support to SMOS water cycle internal project c. Complete SMOS SVR internal project III. The Changing Earth SciNET a. Maintain the coordination of projects and activities b. Support to the preparation of the next call for proposals in collaboration with CCI c. Prepare new Springer Briefs volume dedicated to the second call. d. Prepare updated brochure for the three calls e. Update the web with the project results and the new projects. Qualifications Experience The engineer shall be a senior scientistengineer ideally holding a PhD in geophysical sciences e.g. oceanography, meteorology, physics, mathematics or engineering with a strong background in satellite remote sensing using Lband radiometry. This includes handson experience with SMOS L1 and L2 data processing and a good knowledge of the corresponding application areas. Furthermore, knowledge of and experience with the STSE programme is mandatory. Technical skills shall include programming and a good knowledge of relevant software packages. Essential Skills A good knowledge of the English language is expected. The applicant shall be able to work both autonomously and as a part of a team. 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 Tuesday 24th September 2013 Location of the position is Noordwijk, the Netherlands Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday and life assurance 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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