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Meteorological Product Processing Engineer
2013-12-02 13:36:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. We currently looking for a university graduated engineer in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, with several years of experience to support our customer in the ongoing design, implementation and maintenance of Atmospheric Motion Vector AMV products for the routine operations of the Meteorological Product Extraction Facility MPEF. The position start date is 1st of April 2014. Responsibilities Duties Algorithm software anomaly investigation and correction Design and implementation of algorithm enhancements or improvements Software feasibility analyses of proposed new product algorithms, or major algorithm upgrades Development of tools in support of product monitoring and product analysis, for example as part of MSG MPEF product validation testing Preparation of technical documents on product implementation issues Preparation of technical notes and reports as required Attendance at technical and Remote Sensing and Products Division Atmospheric and Imaging Applications team meetings as required. Qualifications Experience University degree in a Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects Several years of experience with processing satellite or meteorological data Essential Skills The Engineer shall have a significant work experience in the Linux and UNIX SVR4 SUN Solaris, IBM AIX Operating System environments, and should be familiar, to the extent required by the performance of the above tasks, with networking, distributed applications, TCPIP services and Web services. Knowledge and experience of the following is mandatory Proven experience in the design, implementation, and testing of complex scientific algorithm software Proven experience of software development in C and Fortran in a UNIX environment Proven experience in software development using data visualisation and analysis tools e.g. IDL Experience in configuration control of software and data. Desirable Skills Sound knowledge and experience in the area of Atmospheric Motion Vectors extraction from satellite imagery, or experience with image processing algorithms in the area of feature identification and tracking would be a distinct advantage. Another distinct advantage would be experience in operational data processing. Vega Vacancies Footer Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your application preferrably online with your availability details and salary expectations. .
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