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Herschel Science Operations Software Documentalist
2013-02-20 14:37:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Herschel Science Operations Software Documentalist, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for over 35 years Worldwide. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Staff are supported by local Country based offices We offer our staff a number of additional benefits and assistance For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to employ an Engineer to support Technical writing, software development and engineering activities in support of Herschel Science Operations The objective is to lead the efforts to document the Herschel Data Processing system, keeping up with software, product and calibration changes. Documentation covers the Herschel Interactive Processing Environment HIPE offline documentation, online WWW and TWiki documentation, video tutorials and podcasts and the HIPE Twitter. This software and documentation is developed jointly between ESA, the instrument teams and the NASA Herschel Science Centre, with ESA in charge of the overall coordination. The Herschel Data Processing System is distributed to the astronomical community. Specific tasks beyond the general duties of a technical writer are Maintenance and development of HIPE documentation in DocBook Coordination of Editorial Board activities. Organisation of telecons and facetoface meetings Liaising with the developer of the help system. Steering and prioritising development according to user needs Maintenance and development of documentation on the HSC TWiki. This includes documentation aimed at internal developers, other members of the Editorial Board and external users and contributors Development and maintenance of Known Issues and Whats New pages for each HIPE version Maintenance of the HIPE Community Wiki Monitoring and replying to user comments on HIPE documentation pages and Wiki pages. Maintenance of the learnhipe Twitter account Development of video tutorials and maintenance of the HIPE Academy YouTube channel Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University degree together with at least five years relevant experience in technical writing and software engineering coding Java applications Essential Good knowledge of DocBook. Good knowledge of Java and Jython. Experience writing content for Wikis, in particular TWiki. Experience developing video tutorials Knowledge of video recording software such as Camtasia Studio Working knowledge of CVS Some knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is desirable Some knowledge to develop under UNIX based systems Linux Ability to write clear, concise and correct English Very good communication and interpersonal skills Team leadship skills Advantageous Knowledge of other UNIX operating systems Experience in scientificastronomical data reduction systems Experience data reduction algorithms Experience in interacting with instrument and calibration scientists and the science community You must be Willing operate in a team environment and to travel. Used to working independently in a focused way against tight deadlines. Used to paying attention to details. Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39949 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Software Documentalist Reference RTCSRE027 Application closing date 19032013 Start date May 2013 Duration Until July 2016 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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