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Meteorological Products Software Engineer
2016-03-02 10:09:57| 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 Meteorological Products Software Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities As Meteorological Products Software Engineer you should analyse, support the design, operational implementation and validation of the agreed changes to product algorithms. Similarly, you should support the design, implementation and validation of new product algorithms. The work is carried out in small project teams consisting of relevant experts. You will also be involved in the analysis and resolution of anomalies relating to the product generation software. Your tasks will typically include Analysis of product change proposals Design, implementation and validation of updated new algorithms Documentation of changes related to product updates Preparation of technical notes on product implementation issues Development, maintenance and update of product generation monitoring software and the corresponding database Monitoring and operating the product generation facilities Visualisation and analysis of geophysical products. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as computer science, physics, mathematics or remote sensing, you should have minimum of 5 years of experience in operational product generation from satellite remote sensing data. In addition, experience in validation of geophysical products from satellite data is highly desirable. Furthermore, you should have practical, demonstrable experience with Algorithm software development using FORTRAN 9095 IntelGNULinux and or IBMPOWERAIX environments Implementation of scientific algorithms from a given specification and their documentation Source code control systems Subversion and or git Anomaly correction processes Python and IDL programming languages Common meteorological data formats, i.e., BUFR, CAP, GRIB, HDF5, and netCDF Authoring clear and concise technical documentation. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. Desirables Practical, demonstrable experience of the following will be advantageous Algorithm software development using CC programming language The operating systems GNULinux and AIX Relational databases using SQL. You should be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. You are expected to work in a team and may be called upon to present your work, therefore good communication skills are a necessity. 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 Serco Europes Careers Hub httpscareershub.serco.eu If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Meteorological Products Software Engineer Reference G016EUM194 Application closing date 05042016 Start date ASAP For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website httpswww.serco.eu For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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