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EPSSG EndtoEnd Instrument Processing Chains Engineer System Architect MW
2015-02-17 10:05:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. Regarding the Ground Segment, EUMETSAT will develop and procure its Ground Segment capitalising on existing Multi Mission Elements that are already in operation in the Headquarters as well as on the Satellite Application Facilities SAF Network, taking into account the lessons learnt from previous programmes. EPSSG will be the second generation of EUMETSATs polar system and as such will have a strong heritage from the existing EPS with its Metop satellites and operations, and from other elements of the EUMETSAT infrastructure in support of current program TASKS The activities for the selected keyperson will be related to overall System aspects for endto end instrument functional chains, i.e. involving the space segment satellites as well as the ground segment, the latter consisting of the data acquisition systems, monitoring and control systems, data processing chains and product dissemination facilities. In the frame of endtoend instrument functional chain activities, the keyperson will be part of the EPSSG System Team and provide support for tasks related to specifications of on ground data processing chains, definition of their interfaces, definition of space to ground data flows, verification and validation of onground data processing chains for imaging and sounding instruments. It is emphasized that a major part of the work to be undertaken by the engineer will be to followup and assess the outcome of the ongoing activities done by different groups in the EPSSG team EPSSG system team, EPSSG instrument team, EPSSG science team and EPSSG ground segment team, and ensure that all the inter disciplinary activities are done in a systematic way, compatible with the EPSSG programme objectives and constraints. The activities to be followed up are in the following areas Refinement and maintenance of the System Requirements Document when dealing with instrument data processing chains, including analysis of the system design, requirements tracing and justification Definition of ground segment requirements and concepts related to instrument data processing chains specifically definition of the operational processors, from level 0 up to level 2 Definition and maintenance of the processing specifications Product Generation Specifications PGSs, Product Format Specifications PFSs and Auxiliary Data Specifications ADS Development of reference processors that implement the functionalities defined in the processing specifications Development of the operational processors and of the related processing framework Definition of the approach for development, verification and validation VV of the instrument data processing chains, including definition of testing concepts, test scenarios and test data sets Verification, integration and acceptance of the instrument data processing chains, specifically the operational processors, including generation of test data sets and development of test tools Maintenance and refinement of EndtoEnd E2E performance requirements spectral, radiometric and geometric requirements allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers, specifically when dealing with instrument data processing. Typical activities to be undertaken by the engineer are Perform analyses to ensure completeness and coherence of the System and subsystem design for all aspects related to data processing and contribute as needed to the System Design Justification Document Analyse ground segment requirements related to instrument data processing chains and their implications on the system architecture and design report about inconsistencies and follow up resolution of noncompliances Ensure that the operational processors which are developed as part of the EPSSG Ground Segment are consistent with the EPSSG System architecture and able to meet the EPSSG system requirements specifically E2E performance requirements spectral, radiometric and geometric requirements and timeliness requirements provide reporting about inconsistencies and noncompliances Review and contribute to the preparation of the processing specifications Product Generation Specifications PGSs, Product Format Specifications PFSs and Auxiliary Data Specifications ADS to confirm and ensure their consistency with the System requirements Review space segment and instrument documents e.g. S2GICD, Instrument ICDs, APIDsVCIDs allocation to identify implications for the System when related to instrument data processing review of instrument data processing algorithms and calibration concepts defined by industry with emphasis on their implications on data processing interfaces and architecture Review ground segment documentation dealing with requirements, design and technical analyses of relevance for data processing to ensure consistency with system requirements and design Assess implications ofcontributions by the data processing chains to EndtoEnd E2E performance requirements spectral, radiometric and geometric requirements and contribute to the compilation of E2E performance budgets any noncompliances with the EPSSG System E2E performance requirements need to be identified and resolved Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at system, space segment and ground segment level when relevant for instrument data processing Prepare documentation for System reviews Coordinate interdisciplinary meetings relevant for instrument data processing chains Support studies internal or external and the evaluation of their results when relevant for instrument data processing. Most activities will involve interactions with other teams, primarily in the LEO division, and also, as relevant for the work, with engineers at partner agencies. PROFILE The keyperson shall have the following experience and background University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent At least 5 years of experience in engineering of onground data processing elements, including requirements specification, architecture and detailed design, definition of interfaces and testing concepts for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Demonstrated ability to perform analyses of a System combined space and ground segment top down and to perform syntheses. The following experience would be an additional asset Experience in verifying and validating complex realtime data processing systems for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Experience in specification, development andor procurement of instrument test data sets and processor prototypes for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument Mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems as imaging andor sounding instruments Experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions. The keyperson shall be able to fulfill the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision, have a systematic approach to work, be able to plan hisher work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks. Heshe shall have the capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation. Good communication skills verbal and written are important. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Good communication skills are essential for the fulfillment of the tasks requiring interaction. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 25 March 2015 Starting Date July 2015
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