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Software Engineer Semantic Web TechnologyEarth Observation Applications
2014-08-20 14:40:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Space Applications Services performs and supports system and software engineering for the European Space Agency ESA, National Space Agencies and the aerospace industry. We are involved in international manned unmanned spacecraft programmes, earth observation, science, exploration, communications and related technology development. We require staff, wishing to join our team to work in a dynamic international environment for the following position Software Engineer Semantic Web TechnologyEarth Observation Applications SDSSAJOBEOS2 Tasks and Responsibilities Within the Software and Data System Department you will join the Earth Observation Systems EOS Team that develops complex software systems combining stateoftheart technologies from Earth Observation EO, Geographic Information Systems GIS, and Knowledge Management KM domains. The team leads projects for the European Space Agency, is involved in European Commission Research and Technology Development programmes, is developing commercial applications and frequently works with international partners. You will be responsible for the design and development of semanticallyenabled distributed applications that allow for searching for EO products and navigating in Linked Open Data LOD in a seamless manner. The client interface will run on mobile devices and implement novel user interaction techniques. The work will be performed in our offices in Zaventem Brussels and may require short international travels for meetings. Qualifications and Experience For this position you must have a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, e.g. Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Software Engineering. The following capabilities are mandatory for the position 2 to 5 years of experience in design and development of distributed systems implemented in Java. Experience with the software development lifecycle Competent in writing highquality software project documentation in English. Good knowledge of Linux systems as a user and administrator. Knowledge andor experience in one or more of the following is required Semantic Web technologies and tools e.g. RDF, OWL, SKOS, SPARQL, LOD, CKAN. Knowledge Management techniques and tools e.g. NLP, WSD, GATE, Lucene, OpenNLP. Android programming in Java, Android SDK, and Eclipse Android Developer Tools ADT. Knowledge of OGC standards, ISO Geographic Information standards, GISrelated techniques and tools is an advantage. How to apply Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked SDSSAJOBEOS2. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit. For additional information about this offer, please contact Bernard Valentin at Space Applications Services Tel 32 02 721.54.84 Email Bernard.Valentinspaceapplications.com www.spaceapplications.com
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