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Earth Observation Anaysis Engineer
2013-09-05 10:35:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced engineering support for a full time position based in the area of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Description The Earth observation data analysis 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. In addition to what is specified in the Annex to the Statement of Work above, the following tasks and requirements are applicable Specific tasks The contractor 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. Profile The contractor shall be a senior scientistengineer 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. The applicant shall be able to work both autonomously and as a part of a team. A good knowledge of the English language is expected. Location Noordwijk, The Netherlands Application deadline 30092013 If you are interested, please send your Word format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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