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EndtoEnd Mission Performance Engineer
2020-03-30 16:17:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 115 You will have the opportunity to provide support to the Ground System Definition Verification Office at the European Space Agency. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Monitoring the development of the Level 2 Software developed through a contract. Ensuring the integrity of the Level 1B and 2 ground prototype processors and its algorithms to meet the necessary functionality and performances, taking into account system, instrument, geophysical model and calibrationvalidation facility aspects and the Ground segment PDS interfaces constraints. Ensuring the integrity of the L1B and L2 performance simulators developed through a contract, and maintaining an up to date operating copy at ESTEC. Preparing and maintaining performance budgets and analysing impacts on the Swarm mission performances resulting from deviations during the development programme. Ensuring the proper verification and validation methods are proposed and implemented. Support the preparation of agreements with potential calibration facilities. Support campaign and the analysis of the data collected. Identifying and resolving problem areas. Providing necessary inputs for the scientific meetings. The assessment of the delivered scientific processing algorithm in Python. The assessment of the delivered Instrument Quality Tool IQT v2alpha and its ability to process real instrument data PFM Focal Plane SubSystem data, S4 enhanced EM data, . The assessment of the delivered Level1 Reference Processor and perform a comparison of the results with the IQT. The development, implementation and validation of complex key data generation tools for the instrument calibration and performance verification tasks, as defined in the S4 onground calibration plan and in the L1b processing specification The support to the closedloop testing between the S4UVN measurement data, the IQT v2 and the calibration keydata to demonstrate adequacy, completeness and accuracy of the level0 to level1b data processing algorithms and the calibration keydata. The contribution to meetings within ESA, industry and EUMETSAT. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory A university degree or equivalent qualification in Physics or Engineering with demonstrated background and experience in data processing. Demonstrated good familiarity with computer programslanguages such as CC, Python and MATLAB and with Unix operating system. Good communication skills. Demonstrated familiarity with L0 to L1b data processing of optical instrument using CCD technology. A solid background knowledge of the problematics involved in the Earth magnetic modelling and in complex numerical methods and numerical simulation. A first hand experience in the development of numerical modelling software is expected. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Fluent in English. The following skills would be highly desirable Previous experience in similar working conditions is preferable. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 05062020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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