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MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer
2015-10-05 12:05:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer to work in the Data Processing Team of the MTG Ground Segment. Tasks and Responsibilities The main task of the successful candidate will be to support the procurement activities for the MTG L0, L1 and L2 data processing facilities, primarily by developing and consolidating the knowledge needed to acquire the mission data processing functionality and by supporting the technical interface to industrial consortia specifically for scientific related aspects. The key person will support the development, verification validation, onsite delivery, acceptance and warranty of the data processing systems, mainly for scientific aspects of the product processors. In addition, support for ground segment integration and system validation activities may be required. In particular the tasks will include Help procure the processing functionality for L1 and L2 processors of the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN and, to a lesser extend the Imager FCI and LI, throughout the complete procurement lifecycle Follow up the implementations of operational processors support and monitor contractors, organise and participate to progress meetings, formal reviews, technical and interface definition workshops Acquire detailed knowledge on L1 instrument processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to radiometric and spectral calibration, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Acquire detailed knowledge on L2 product processors algorithms for the Sounder instruments IRS and UVN related to computation of atmospheric profiling and atmospheric composition, and ensure their correct implementation in the operational software Ensure that a proper knowledge transfer from EUMETSAT to industry is properly implemented. Organise and participate to science workshops support engineer and scientists from industrial consortia by providing clarifications of the algorithms specifications as well as engineering andor scientific support as needed, liaise industrial consortia and EUMETSATs experts for the resolution of technical and scientific issues Interface with the MTG Science Team for all aspects related to the preparation of algorithms definitions and product generation specifications documents Define, develop and maintain L1 and L2 processing functionality requirements and specifications including the product content and format specifications. Monitor evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to procured items Develop and maintain, as well as support procurement of a test tools and software including reference processor software that implements the functionality defined in the processing specifications b test datasets that reflect the functionality defined in the processing specifications Support the verification and validation, deployment, acceptance and warranty of the operational software, specifically for instrument and product processors Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above. In the performance of these tasks, the key person shall comply with the applicable rules of the EUMETSAT Directory of Instructions DI and the EUMETSAT Management System EMS, the applicable organisational and divisional management standards, and also with the relevant working practices and procedures as well as the organisational and divisional documentation management procedures. The set of applicable rules and working practice to be applied during the execution of the work will be made available at start of the duties in EUMETSAT. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as computer science, physics, mathematics or remote sensing, the key person shall have a minimum of five years of experience in software engineering for operational processing of satellite or meteorological data. Knowledge and experience of the following is mandatory Specification, development, and testing of product processors for earth observation platforms Testing, Verification and Validation of data processing systems andor product processors L1 or L2 for satellite data or other meteorological data Development and testing of operational software in UNIX environments. Desirables Practical knowledge of as many as possible of the following will be an advantage Radiometric and spectral calibration, use of radiative transfer models, development of complex scientific software for the processing of large amount of data Processes, phases and documentation related to procurement of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations Specification and maintenance of product processors requirements, use of related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Rapid algorithm prototyping and test data generation Configuration Control in an operational environment Formalised Software Testing Global standards for data, e.g. NetCDF4 or HDF5 and CCSDS standards for data format representation ECSS standards The ability to perform under high workloads A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills Very good communication, presentation and listening skills. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for this position is English and therefore the key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position MTG Operational Processors Procurement Support Engineer Reference G015230EUM Application closing date 06112015 Start date Q12016
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