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Meteosat Meteorological Product Consultancy Support
2013-09-09 17:37:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for Meteosat Meteorological Product Consultancy Support to support our customer in Germany. Meteosat Meteorological Product Consultancy Support In general, the tasks of the candidate will involve the provision of support within the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP to the routine monitoring and validation of satellite derived meteorological products. Within RSP, heshe will work in the team for Atmospheric and Imaging Applications AIA within the group responsible for the routine product monitoring, validation and quality control, but in close interaction with the AIA scientists who are responsible for the development, maintenance and improvement of the processing algorithms. The focus of the product monitoring group is on the routine monitoring of the scientific quality of operational products, validation of operational products, reaction to anomalies reported within this operational processing, support to the implementation process for new products or updates of existing products, and support to the necessary documentation work e.g. Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Documents, Validation Reports. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Support to the monitoring and validation activities of existing Meteosat algorithms and products Support to new and enhanced algorithms and products, especially in the area of product validation Preparation of technical notes and reports, notably with regard to validation reports Participation in RSPAIA team meetings Attendance at technical meetings as required. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects Several years experience within the area of satellite meteorology or satellite data Experience with products monitoring and quality control for optical imaging instruments Experience with software development in a Linux or Unix environment is required, together with at least 3 years experience in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran90, C or C. Experience with graphics packages like IDL or Matlab would be a distinct advantage Good interpersonal skills Capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from January 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Karina Specht at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DEDSC2090 before 11Oct13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.
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