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EPSSG Image Navigation and Registration Support Consultant 1313080
2013-09-24 12:37:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. EPSSG Image Navigation and Registration Support Consultancy 1313080 Job Description The Key Person will be integrated into the INR and Calibration Section, which provides support for the EPSSG Programme in the area of INR and geometrical algorithm processing. The general task of the Key Person will be to support the INR aspects within the developing activities of the EPSSG Programme. Primarily the activities have the objective to establish and maintain the knowledge needed to support the INR processing as part of the mission data processing functionality both for online and offline functions. In addition, the Key Person will support and contribute to the review and refinement of the INR architecture at EPSSG System level. In particular the tasks may include Help to develop the INR processing functionality for the mission data processing of all EPSSG instrument missions, throughout the procurement lifecycle. Acquire detailed knowledge on the EPSSG System INR architecture including dependencies and interactions between the platform and the instruments as well as between the instruments hosted on the same platform. Any incompatibilities to the EPSSG requirement baseline need to be identified and resolved. Ensure that the INR processing functionality, including INR testing functionality, which is developed as part of the mission data processing is consistent with the EPSSG System architecture and able to meet the EPSSG requirements on geometric quality and performance. Inconsistencies and noncompliances must be flagged and mitigation measures proposed. Establish and implement a model of the EPSSG INR System architecture, including of the INR estimation process, which allows verification and benchmarking of the INR approach selected by industrial contractors for the instrument mission data processing. Develop, maintain, and procure a INR related test tools and software including INR reference processor software and b INR related test datasets that are necessary for the testing and verification of the EPSSG requirements baseline. Ensure a proper knowledge transfer of all INR aspects from industry to EUMETSAT is implemented in order to ensure longterm maintainability of the preoperational or operational software. Define, develop and maintain INR related processing functionality requirements and specifications. Monitor the evolution of the requirements and the applicability of their versions to developed or procured items. Prepare documents to support tender actions in the area of INR data processing, and, potentially, evaluate responses to them. Support studies and Instrument Functional Chain Team IFCT activities in the area of INR and geometrical processing. Monitor and support INR aspects during the GS development, including contribute to reviews, verification, and testing against appropriate versions of requirements and monitoring and advising on the resolution of deviations. Support system engineering activities related to INR, including reviews, working with the EPSSG System and EPSSG Ground Segment teams, and the EPSSG Science team Support interactions related to INR with the Space Segment, including supporting the review, andor analysis, of INRrelated documentation. Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the technical officer in support of the overall aim of the tasks above. Required Skills and Experience University degree in a relevant discipline such as aerospace engineering, physics or remote sensing. Minimum of three years experience in system design, specifications and implementation of INR processors andor simulators andor mathematical models for imager andor sounder instruments including the development of INR software for processing of satellite meteorological data in UNIX environments. Fluency in English. Expert level on Image Navigation and Registration INR methodologies and techniques, including observable processing, LineofSight LOS modelling, geo location, and state vector estimation for threeaxis stabilised satellites preferably in low Earth orbit. Specification, development, and testing of INR processor software for threeaxis stabilised platforms Integration, Verification and Validation of INR processing subsystems for satellite meteorological or remote sensing dataProficiency in a highlevel programming language e.g. CC suitable for the implementation of prototype and operational INR processor software. Relevant experiences with characterisation and modelling of space segment elements related to INR e.g. scan mirror and line of sight models experience with threeaxis stabilised is considered a clear advantage. Familiarity with mission data processing of satelliteborne instruments knowledge of EPS and EPSSG instrument being an advantage, in particular in relation to INR, geo location, and geometrical processing. Flight Dynamic concepts, strategies, and constraints. Desirable Skills and Experience Processes, phases and documentation related to the development of operational data processing systems in the field of Earth Observations. Specification and maintenance of processing requirements and related tools e.g. IBM DOORs Global standards for data, e.g. NetCDF4 or HDF5. ECSS standards. The ability to perform under high workloads. A high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. Very good communication, presentation and listening skills. Knowledge of French. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 14 October 2013 Start of Work 01 January 2014 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 14 October 2013
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Meteosat Meteorological Product Support Consultant fm
2013-09-18 18:36:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Meteosat Meteorological Product Support Consultant fm at Eumetsat. Tasks In general, the tasks of this Key Person will be towards the provision of support within EUMETSATs Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP to the routine monitoring and validation of satellite derived meteorological products. Within RSP, the Key Person will work in the team of the Atmospheric and Imaging Applications AIA in 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 the 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. The work will mainly deal with the products extracted from the series of EUMETSAT Meteosat geostationary satellites. It is expected that the tasks of the Key Person will include 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 Attendance at technical meetings as required Participation in RSPAIA team meetings Essential requirements The Key Person shall have, as a prerequisite, a university degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, and a demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in the area of satellite meteorology or satellite data and products monitoring and quality control for optical imaging instruments. Furthermore, at least 3 years experience in software development in a Linux or Unix environment is required, together with at least 3 years experience in a higher programming language as e.g. Fortran90, C or C. The Key Person is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision. The Key Person shall also possess good interpersonal skills. Desirable skills Experience with graphics packages like IDL or Matlab would be a distinct advantage. Other Information Fluency in English is mandatory Travel may be necessary Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Foreseen starting date is 01 January 2014 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultant Support Engineer mf
2013-07-22 11:35:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
LSE Space is looking for 2 experienced Engineers mf in order to fulfill the duty as Metop Spacecraft Operations Engineer Consultant Support for our customer EUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. The tasks of these positions include in particular Support to the routine operations of Metop A, B and preparing for MetopC, comprising Provision of operational expertise to one or more platform subsystems andor payload instruments Maintain the corresponding operations documentation and flight procedures, including the update and operational validation of procedures releases in a configuration controlled environment Perform trending and performance analysis on the corresponding subsystems and instruments, including definition and possibly prototyping of additional analysis checks where necessary Investigations into satellite anomalies. This may require a close cooperation with the Operations Support Entity in ESTEC and Industry Participation in the satellite oncall support rota Identification and support to implementation of system and process improvements concerning the Metop Spacecraft Operations Team responsibilities and interfaces. Support to the system and operations preparation of Metop Second Generation satellites Provide inputs and or review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts Review space to ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals Support the definition of tools and processes required to prepare for and operate the satellites. Support to the system and operations preparation of other LEO satellites Provide operations preparation support as required to the Sentinel3 and JasonCS developments. Qualifications Experience Academic and work related requirements University degree in engineering, science or equivalent. Required experience and skills are Experience with Spacecraft monitor and control operations Knowledge of Spacecraft operations preparation engineering Proven track record on Low Earth Orbit spacecraft design or Assembly Integration and Test activities at system or subsystem level Perfect command of English, verbal and written Selfmotivated and able to work in an organised and efficient manner with minimum supervision Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills The following experience would be additional assets Inorbit operations of Low Earth Orbit Earth Observation satellites Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, onboard software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities Specification of system and operational concepts, facility requirements Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages such as MATLAB File parsing languages such as PERL, AWK Use of VBA for development of adhoc tools in MS Office applications Location of workEUMETSAT in DarmstadtGermany. Benefits A permanent employment contract. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career path. 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. You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then send your application preferably online CV in Word format until 26th August 2013 via our application tool on www.lsespace.com
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SAP Enduser Support Consultant fm
2013-04-10 16:35:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites, ESO, Columbus Control Centre, the German Galileo Control Centre and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for an SAP Enduser Support Consultant fm at Eumetsat. Tasks The Key person will be part of the Information and Communication Technologies ICT Section within the General Services Division. The ICT Section in the General Services Division is in charge of providing corporate ICT services and infrastructure to internal users. ERP 2005 SAP modules in use at EUMETSAT are FI, CO, MM, SD, Public Sector Management, HR, Project System. EUMETSAT uses Portal technology for workflow and Employee Self Service transactions. EUMETSAT has also implemented SAP BI, including SAP Business Warehouse and SAP Business Objects to fulfil its reporting requirements. It is foreseen, that the tasks of the Key person will include, as a minimum Providing first level support to EUMETSAT endusers in the use of the SAP ERP and BI Reporting system. This will mainly involve providing guidance on navigation and assisting users who are not familiar with SAP, however functional support, particularly in areas supported by ESS and workflows functionality is expected. Supporting the implementation of financials related process enhancements and projects by conducting activities such as testing of new functionality, supporting pilot implementations, rollouts and similar activities in a project environment and providing respective feedback Supporting Business Process Experts in testing for technical upgrades including Support and Enhancement Packages Facilitating the coordination and communication of changes in functionality to the SAP system with emphasis on Financials due to bugs, enhancements, and daily production support. This role is instrumental in helping the SAP Business Process Expert Group and SAP consultants to maintain and refine the internal SAP Change Management Process. This role will include the following tasks as a minimum Monitoring controlling, communicating and tracking the registered bugs with SAP Business Process Experts, SAP Consultants and System Administrators until bug closure Monitoring the transport requests provided for the resolution of bugs or changes to the system Initiating the change management process by collecting change details and creating the related change management forms for the changes to the system functionality Identifying testing, documentation, and training materials that may be affected by system changes with the Business Process Experts BPEs and following up the implementation of the required changes to the affected documentation, including supporting BPEs in the documentation activity Providing second level functional support to EUMETSAT Service Desk members, especially in identifying the root cause of the problem user error, client setup, SAP Bug, Customisation error, authorisation mistake etc., and resolving the call if direct enduser support is required Establishing a knowledge base for end users and EUMETSAT Service Desk of the resolutions to commonly experienced issues questions, calls etc. Providing onetoone or classroom user trainings to EUMETSAT Users, in areas such as Employee Self Service, Basic Navigation, Reporting etc In case of functional support requests, communicating with the SAP Key User Group, and resolving the call raised by the user It is not expected from the Key person to provide support in areas where high degree of specialisation is expected. Heshe is expected to increase hisher knowledge of the EUMETSAT processes and decrease the dependence on the SAP Business Process Expert Group. Essential requirements The Key person is expected to have Proven experience in providing enduser support, and being proficient in using the SAP ERP system, preferably the SAP ERP for the public sector Basic understanding of Functional Modules SAP Financials, SAP Travel Management, SAP Public Sector Management Availability Control, budgeting, reporting functionality for all Modules utilised at EUMETSAT procurement, invoicing, travel, HR expenses, etc. Experience in providing end user training in the areas of SAP navigation, workflow and ESS on SAP portal Basic understanding of SAP workflow concept and models and the ability to review and trace workflow logs and errors Basic understanding of SAP reporting concept, preferably with SAP Business Intelligence Working knowledge of employee self service functionalities such as shopping cart and goodsservice receipt, absence and time management, employee data maintenance, payroll slip, training requests Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Tools, especially Microsoft Word and Excel The Key person shall have customer focus and service orientation as well as highly effective interpersonal skills in dealing with demanding customers. Since the job requires active support and communication, heshe shall also have the ability To communicate effectively verbally and in writing To prioritise, plan, and resolve conflicts To manage multiple assignments, and To work in a team environment Desirable Skills In addition to the above, the following will be considered as advantageous Experience of working in a public sector organisation comparable to EUMETSAT Knowledge of incident and change management fundamentals and principles, preferably having used processes conforming to the ITIL standard for IT Service Management Other Information Must be an EU national or possess a currently valid German Work Residence Permit Starting date is 01 July 2013 To guarantee that your application is processed, please apply via our website httpwww.scisys.dewhereweworkspacecareersspacejobs.html
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EPSSG Science Support Consultant
2013-01-22 10:38:39| 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 an EPSSG Science Support Consultant to support our customer in Germany. EPSSG Science Support Consultant Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will have the following responsibilities Preparation of algorithm theoretical basis documents for the generation of level 1 and selected level 2 products Preparation of product generation specifications Prototyping of product generation functions Generation of product contents specifications Preparation of test data Preparation of initial calibrationvalidation plans Contribution to the generation of performance budgets Conduct of internal studies related to mission requirements refinements Contribution to the initiation of scientific support studies and assessment of results from external studies System meetings and activities of instrument functional chain teams IFCT. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience At least three years of experience in the field of remote sensing in one or more of the areas listed above Experience in sSatellite data processing of Optical, Microwave or Scatterometer data Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, CC, Java Skills in writing scientifictechnical documents Experience with the specification, development and validation of satellite data processing chains Experience with calibration and product validation methods and knowledge in radiative transfer would be an asset Good interpersonal skills in support of team work Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2013 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 to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference DEDSC1897 before 25 Jan 2013. 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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