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Earth Observation Consultant for Industrial Applications SCJ2633
2013-03-28 16:38:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A senior technical member of staff, recognised as an expert in their field and providing significant support in winning business. Objective Telespazio VEGA intends to expand its commitment to developing EO data driven applications and services to be applied both in the commercial domain such as oil alternative energy and in governmentalscientific areas such as climate change scientific exploitation platforms. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an expert technical knowledge of at least one area of EO data analysis. Due to the close relationship between Telespazio Vega and our parent company, there is an expectation that exploitation of SAR data will be a significant but not sole driver in the activity. The candidate will be able to construct teams for and lead bids aimed at providing commercial EO services. Recognised leadership and contacts in this field would be a distinct advantage. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior selfstarter to work in close support with our sales team, prepare proposals, startup and execute projectsstudies and contribute to new and ongoing EO related services. This will include managing and working on the EO related projects. The candidate may be required to travel within Europe and must be willing and able to liaise with clients and subcontractors when needed. Responsibilities Duties Working with the sales team to promote Telespazio Vega in the Earth Observation field Liaise with clients to fully exploit opportunities Writing proposals for new work for commercial services. Management of studies and projects. Performance of scientific and engineering activities on studies and majorprojects. Qualifications Experience Science based degree, or equivalent, in physics or remote sensing Experience of working in a commercial environment Prior experience of managing project activities and or services, either as a technical or commercial project manager Essential Skills Understanding of EO data andor services at an expert level Understanding of SAR, andor SAR image processing Experience in the use of SAR images and applications Experience of proposal writing Budget control Leadership Good interpersonal skills Ability to engage in technical aspects of project Customer relationship management Communication at level appropriate to context e.g. technical, management Standard office IT skills Desirable Skills Experience in commercial EO activities Good appreciation of the business Experience of EO related to climate change monitoring or long term data preservation or scientific challenges related to themed fields eg Geohazards, Sea Ice, etc. Qualities Innovator, team player and comfortable working in an international environment Enthusiastic selfstarter Must be willing and able to travel within Europe Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is Luton, UK Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Earth Observation Consultant for Scientific Applications SCJ2630
2013-03-28 15:38:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary To join the established EO team in VEGA, supporting and wining work in Remote Sensing and Data Processing field. Objective Telespazio VEGA is expanding its commitment to developing EO data driven applications and services to be applied in governmentalscientific areas such as climate change scientific exploitation platforms. Due to the close relationship between Telespazio Vega and our parent company, there is an expectation that exploitation of SAR data will be a significant but not sole driver in the activity. The candidate will be able to lead bids aimed at providing EO scientific exploitation platforms. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior self starter to work in close support with our sales team, prepare proposals, startup and execute projectsstudies and contribute to new and ongoing EO related services. This will include managing and working on the EO related projects. The candidate may be required to travel within Europe and must be willing and able to liaise with clients and subcontractors when needed. Responsibilities Duties Working with the sales team to promote Telespazio Vega in the Earth Observation and SAR fields Liaise with clients to fully exploit opportunities Writing proposals for new work in scientific and ESA based services. Support to in house QC activities and evolutions when needed Management of studies and projects. Performance of scientific and engineering activities on studies and major projects. Tracking and management of project resources costs, schedule, staff Planning and oversight of activities for project implementation Responsible for ensuring customer acceptance of project deliverables and or services Ensuring efficient processes are in place for all aspects of project service delivery Qualifications Experience Science based degree, or equivalent, in physics or remote sensing Postgraduate experience working with EO data Experience of working in a commercial environment Ability to engage in technical aspects of project Customer relationship management Communication at level appropriate to context e.g. technical, management Standard office IT skills Essential Skills Understanding of EO data andor services at an expert level Understanding of SAR, andor SAR image processing Understanding of EO data and EO data quality or calval Experience in the use of SAR images and applications Experience of proposal writing Desirable Skills Experience in commercial EO activities Good appreciation of the business Experience of EO related to climate change monitoring or long term data preservation or scientific challenges related to themed fields eg Geohazards, Sea Ice, etc. Qualities Innovator, team player and comfortable working in an international environment Enthusiastic selfstarter Must be willing and able to travel within Europe Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is Luton, UK Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Using Google Earth terrain data to plan wireless networks
2013-03-28 12:31:26| Wireless - Topix.net
Because of the irregular terrain around the world and the inability for wireless signals to penetrate it, planning wireless technologies can be difficult.
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United Kingdom: Tackling climate change doesn't cost the earth
2013-03-27 01:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Telegraph: Government has a duty to help keep bills down -- and that's what we've been doing. There's a lot of help available to the most vulnerable, such as cold weather payments and the Warm Homes Discount. But my Department has been concentrating on keeping bills as low as possible over the long-term - and for everyone. Some people think climate change policies on things like wind farms are what are behind high bills. But they couldn't be more wrong. The biggest single thing driving bills higher is...
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Japan discovers large quantity of rare earth, hopes to break Chinas chokehold on supply
2013-03-25 19:45:09| Extremetech
Good news! Japan has just discovered a large amount of rare earth elements in the seabed around Minami-Tori-shima island. While this is a boon to the tech field and consumers alike, this news undoubtedly comes as a disappointment for China. Turns out, that near-monopoly on rare earth materials was short lived for everyone's favorite communist state.
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