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Earth Observation Analyst
2016-03-14 11:08:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters generated revenues of 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600. A vacancy for an Earth Observation Analyst has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Guildford. The Space team at Airbus Defence and Space, based in Guildford, are focused on the exploitation of Earth Observation EO data, primarily acquired from spacebased platforms. The scope of work undertaken by the team includes large space infrastructure projects, operational services supporting the uptake and exploitation of EO data across Europe and the downstream exploitation of EO data including the development and delivery of EOenabled products and services. The role of the Earth Observation Analyst is to support current and future RD and consultancy projects as well as operational service delivery. The scope of relevant activities includes support to consultancy studies exploring the potential for new EO application domains, the development of new EOenabled solutions and services, feasibility studies to detemine the operational potential of EOenabled service concepts and implementation delivery of operational EOenabled services. The Earth Observation Analyst will also contribute to the identification and realisation of new business opportunities within the downstream EO applications domain by supporting the Space Business Development Manager in the preparation and submission of relevant proposals and offers. As a result, the Earth Observation Analyst has the potential to contribute along the entire journey from new EO application concept to realisation of operational service delivery. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include To provide expertise in EO and GIS to support application development within the Space team Generation of ideas and concepts for new and innovative EOenabled products and services, Technical development work implementing EOenabled products and services. To participate in consortiumbased RD teams, with a degree of knowledge and confidence to potentially lead specific Work Packages andor coordinate partners in fulfilling project goals. To provide technical support to the bidding process within the Space department. To consider EO and GISrelated business and user requirements to support the preparation of detailed specifications for EOenabled service solutions. To maintain awareness of evolving EO and GIS technologies and techniques relevant to Airbus Defence and Spaces current and future position in this industry. To support the development and training of internal colleagues in the area of EO, where relevant. Other tasks as directed. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Degree in Geomatics, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Remote Sensing or related fields. Proven experience in applied use of Earth Observation data, both SAR and Optical advantageous but demonstrably expert in at least one preferably in a commercial context. Excellent awareness of and ability in the exploitation of Image Processing techniques. Experience of relevant Image Processing Software packages such as ERDAS, ENVI, eCognition, ESRI, NEST, Sentinel1 Toolbox etc. Relevant programming experience or aptitude an advantage Python, IDL. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of EU and ESA programmes, particularly Copernicus, would be an asset. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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