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Sentinel SAR Mission Scientist
2020-12-04 11:12:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Sentinel SAR Mission Scientist Deadline for applications 12012021 Client and Location The European Space Agency is ATGs biggest client. They are an international organisation with 22 member states with sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK and Belgium. ESA is Europes gateway to Space! Job Description On behalf of the European Space Agency ESA, we are looking for a Sentinel SAR Mission Scientist for their location in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to join their Campaigns Section. Please note this is an external consultant position not a Staff position. Tasks and Responsibilities The duties of the contractor focus on Mission Science support to future Copernicus SAR Sentinel missions under definition or implementation by ESA. This includes support to mission requirements consolidation and maintenance, traceability to user needs, assessment and documentation of information products to be generated by the missions, their accuracy as a function of the satellite and Level1 characteristics and to verify these can be achieved based on the mission design choices. The Contractor is expected to support the Mission Advisory Group MAG meetings, research and formulation of mission requirements, defining and support to managing relevant studies with the applications and science community, and performing analyses and investigations into critical mission science issues linked to products and product implementation e.g. end to end performance analyses. Help to the management of the mission requirements for Copernicus SAR missions in support to the Mission Scientists Support the implementation and running of the Copernicus ROSEL and Sentinel1 Next Generation S1 NG MAG and Expert Group activities Define and help manage mission requirement consolidation studies for S1 NG, to interpret user requirements provided by the European Commission and the Copernicus user community, and establish methods to evaluate the endtoend performance of the mission with respect to product quality Define and help manage studies and campaigns required to address any critical issues during the S1 NG and ROSEL mission development Assess in detail the implications of continuity of service as a priority requirement for S1 NG, with respect to the current generation of Sentinel1 Document and develop the synergies between Cband and Lband Copernicus SAR missions operating as a system of systems Support the definition of the ground segment requirements and interface requirements, regarding Level 1 Level 2 processor implementation and data distribution to the end users Support the coordination of collaborative efforts with similar missions from other, national Space Agencies e.g. NISARNASA, SAOCOMCONAE, PalSAR2 and PalSAR4JAXA Develop and document a framework for error budgets for Level2 information products guaranteed by the SAR missions e.g. through the use and further elaboration of Endtoend performance frameworks Support the definition of Level2 information products guaranteed by the SAR missions Preparation of documents and technical notes as required in support of the Project In performing these tasks, the contractor will report to the relevant Mission Scientists and maintaining close coordination with the relevant Project teams. For Endtoend performance aspects the Contractor will work closely with the Study TeamsProjects, but also with experts from the technical directorate. Requirements PhD and a minimum of 6 years scientific experience Knowledge of remote sensing principles, retrieval techniques, error assessment Strong fundamental background in SAR remote sensing including technical characteristics of SAR satellites Proficiency in the programming and use of software focused on managing satellite data, image analyses, transformation of Level1 data into geophysical information products and statistical and error analyses Familiarity with the Copernicus Programme including the programme goals, the role of the Space Component and the status and scope of Copernicus Services Demonstrated interest in the wider context of Copernicus and its role with respect to EC policies and priorities Familiarity with Level 1 and Level 2 processing of satellite SAR data Experience in the development of Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Documents ATBDs Able to work independently and in teams Good organisational, management and communication skills Proficient in the English language spoken and written. What do we offer? ATG offers excellent working conditions and provide you with all the other necessary means to further your career. We believe that training and education, combined with regular assessments and a personal development plan, will create the best environment for growth. If needed, we also assist you with settling in your new home or finding the right school for your children. ATG will help in any way it can, including a relocation budget that is applicable for ATG staff as well as employees working at one of our clients. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Space industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. Besides these countries, ATG also operates in Belgium, Sweden and Norway. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, fulltime positions based at our customers sites. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website at www.jointhebrightestminds.com. For further questions, you can also contact our recruitment consultants directly on phone number 31 0 71 579 55 44.
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