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Microwave Instrument Engineer
2021-02-05 14:12:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of Earth Observation. The happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The duties of the Contractor are performed in liaison with a team of microwave instrument system engineers in the Future Missions and Instruments Division EOP8M for the preparation of future ESA Earth Observation missions, in particular for new Earth ExplorerEarth Watch missions, Copernicus Sentinels, operational meteorology missions, Missions of Opportunity, Fsats and Scout missions. They include Developmentacquisition, validation and maintenance of performance assessment tools for various spaceborne microwave instruments encompassing both active radars and passive radiometers instruments Translation of missionobservation requirements to instrument requirements improvement and maintenance of data processing tools Performance Assessment of active and passive microwave instruments during the study phases 0, A and during project implementation phases B, CD Participation in the preparation and monitoring of instrument system and technology predevelopment studies together with industry. Specific qualification requirements The Candidate shall have a University Masters degree in electrical engineering or physics with background microwave engineering or electromagnetics theory. The Candidate should ideally have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience. A good endtoend instrument system understanding of microwave radar andor radiometers. First experience in instrument system and performance modelling as well as digital signal processing techniques. General understanding of the modelling of wave interactions with the atmosphere and surface scattering. Practical experience relevant to the tasks described above is an asset. Good familiarity with programming languages and computer programs such as Python, MatLAB, ADS, Excel, etc. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Proficient in the English Language Spoken and Written. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Prior to 1 March 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting EOP135 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 5 March 2021, 13.00 hours.
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Instrument Data Processing Engineer
2020-12-21 10:12:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have experience of instrument data and product processing of meteorological andor earth observation products and have worked with programming languages e.g. C, C and IDL and scripting languages and databases e.g. Perl, Python, shell, Oracle? You could be our new Instrument Data Processing Engineer. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites EUMETSAT based in Darmstadt, Germany. Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Job Description What we offer if you join our amazing team Competitive Salary Corporate Benefits Package Exciting relocation package if applicable Company events Main Responsibilities As Instrument Data Processing Engineer you will perform tasks related to Instrument data processing in support of the Copernicus S3 Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS, during current routine S3 operations, as well as for the operations build up for S3B and the routine operations phase for the dual satellite system. The tasks cover the operation of the different data processing components for S3A 3B, which include Data ingestion, processing and product distribution Data and Product analysis Operational performance monitoring and reporting, including the development, documentation and maintenance of the relevant tools for e.g. production statistics generation and reporting, PDGS monitoring and reporting The testing and the implementation of new products The settingup, implementation and update of operational procedures and documentation Anomaly investigation First line maintenance, including oncall support Coordination with external organisations and service providers Attendance at technical meetings Participation to formal reviews. Successful Candidate Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the job profile, the successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience of the operations of realtime, complex, satellite instrument data processing systems. Knowledge and experience with the following is considered essential for the key person the key person shall have demonstrated experience in near real time, data driven, automated systems with large computer networks the successful candidate shall have demonstrated experience with UNIXLinux operating systems the key person shall be able to communicate effectively in English the successful applicant shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work under pressure and with a minimum of supervision. Furthermore, it would be highly desirable for the key person to have experience with or knowledge of some of the following demonstrated experience of Instrument data and product processing Level0 to 2 of meteorological andor earth observation products experience of validating complex remote sensing data processing systems development and maintenance of operational procedures andor configuration data programming languages e.g. C, C and IDL scripting languages and databases e.g. Perl, Python, shell, Oracle spacecraft andor ground segment operations knowledge andor experience of quality control, calibration and validation. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About The Company Serco is one of the worlds largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries. In Europe, Serco supports governments and international organisations in the delivery of essential public services with operations in Belgium, France and French Guyana, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service and to keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play. We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation. As a business which delivers frontline public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers. A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment. If you share our values and want to join a team of over 50,000 passionate colleagues globally we want to hear from you. Make a difference every day. Take pride in what you do! More at httpswww.serco.comeusectorexpertisespace httpswww.serco.comeucareerscareersinspace
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EPSSG Instrument Functional Chain Engineer
2020-11-24 10:13:18| 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 Instrument Functional Chain Engineer 2013027 Job Description We are looking for an Instrument Functional Chain Engineer for our customer, EUMETSAT, to support the overall System Team for this mission. In particular, the IFCT Engineering Team is in charge of the management of endtoend aspects of the Instrument Functional Chains to ensure that the level 1 and level 2 products generated by the EPSSG System meet the requirements. Required Skills and Experience A university degree or equivalent in experience in a relevant discipline Between 1 and 3 years in the field of instrument data processing of complex space systems with experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of LowEarth Orbiting satellites including endtoend data acquisition and processing verifying instrument data processing systems development of test data sets, test tools or instrument data processor prototypes specification of operational products for earth observation missions requirementsbased design, development and verification process of polar satellite systems following the ECSS standards and using DOORS Knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range, a scatterometer and a radiooccultation instrument. Strong data analysis, processing and synthesis skills Able to fulfil the assigned tasks with minimum supervision, have a systematic approach to work, able to plan the work and cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks Capability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation Good communication skills verbal and written Willing to provide consultancy to a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. Desirable Skills and Experience Proven experience in followup preparation of algorithms processing specification and associated test data, including maintenance of the baseline Knowledge of EPSSG instruments, specification of Instrument Source Packets and algorithms to process them up to level 1 product content and specification processing algorithms and specification system and operational processors design Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures Data analysis software packages and programmingscripting skills in other coding languages such as Python Java Perl etc. Familiarity with ModelBased Systems Engineering tools, specifically CORE 9 from Vitech Ability to recognise opportunities for improvements in areas of work and implement appropriate solutions Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 30 November 2020 Start of Work March 2021 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 30 November 2020 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Radar Instrument Engineer
2020-08-25 18:11:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Randstad Italia spa is looking for a Radar Instrument Engineer for a leading client company in the aerospace sector based in Rome. The ideal candidate will work within the frame of programmes and studies undertaken by the Radar Payloads Unit, to contribute to the engineering activity of performance analysis and definition of models. Task description Tradeoff analyses concerning radar instruments the candidate shall perform the tradeoff analyses related to the design of radar Instruments, to the definition of radar instrument architectures and of their main sub systems antenna, antenna frontend, RF section, digital section. In particular, the candidate shall focus hisher activity on the definition of the digital section of synthetic aperture radars SAR and of the related onboard processing e.g. digital waveform generation and management, echo digital filtering, digital beamforming, data decimation, data compression and formatting. Definition of radar payloads requirements in the design phases of programmes related to radar payloads, the candidate shall perform analyses and assessments to support the Instrument Architect at the aim of establishing requirements at levels of instrument, and shall contribute to issue requirement documents for radar instrument, assemblies, equipment and units. Definition and maintenance of radar payloads budgets the candidate shall contribute to prepare and maintain budgets related to radar payload. Definition and development of software tools e.g. Matlab tools, Excel worksheets, etc. for supporting simulations and analyses required for the phases of design and verification of radar payloads hardware. Evaluation of test results and participation to test campaigns the candidate shall contribute to evaluate radar payload performance by taking part to test campaigns and evaluating test results at level of instrument, assembly, equipment and unit. Participation to meetings with the SAR Instrument design team. Participation to meetingsreviews with internal and external subcontractors. Participation to meetingsreviews with both internal and external customers. Preparation of documents and presentations. Personal requirements Master degree or PhD in either Remote Sensing Engineering, or Telecommunication Engineering, or Electronics Engineering. Background in the field of digital electronics design, simulations and analysis skills and experience in the fields of Antenna and RF design are considered as distinctive elements. Knowledge of Matlab, MS Office products. Knowledge of the English language at least at intermediate level for both written and verbal communication. Attitude to teamwork.
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Instrument Data Processing Engineer mwd
2020-03-24 12:15:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are the first choice European aerospace company for softwarecentric engineering solutions. We combine 40 years of experience in a market, where trust and quality are needed. With more than 350 employees in Germany, we craft the future of aerospace and beyond together. Our staff plays a key role in our success through their qualifications, motivation, enthusiasm, different cultural backgrounds and their sense of collaboration in an open international environment living our values trust, integrity, participation, color, and curiosity. We are committed to crafting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We offer a wealth of benefits to support a balanced worklife balance, including but not limited to mobile working and encouraging career development. The Position Climate change is affecting our life more and more, therefore not only weather forecasting but also Earth Observation are facing new challenges. New needs for higher temporal, spatial and spectral resolution, new instruments, all this becomes reality with the EUMETSAT Polar System EPSSG, which will be launched and operated by our customer EUMETSAT in 2022. For our team onsite EUMETSAT, we are looking for an Instrument Data Processing Engineer to support the development of test data and test tools with a strong focus on the various instruments on EPSSG. This position is based at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. It is fulltime and permanent and expected starting date will be around July 2020. We are looking forward to meeting you! ResponsibilitiesDuties Your principal task will be the continuous development of various tools for the overall system and ground segment Validation Verification VV. You will work in strong cooperation with our team and EUMETSAT engineers across the organization. To challenge your skills, we will involve you directly in the VV of the data processing chains of the different instruments onboard EPSSG. QualificationsExperience What are we looking for? Maybe for you, with at least 3 years of background in satellite instruments with a proven focus on Data Processing for earth observation. Of course, you are easily understanding the relating physics processes in such satellite instruments together with a university degree in the domain of engineering, science or equivalent. Essential Skills We need you with professional skills in CC, Python, or Java in a LinuxUnix environment and the latest software development tools and methods are your daily business. We dont have to tell you about onground data processing systems or test data sets. Teamwork and ones own initiative is what you enjoy Capable of working both individually and independently on assigned responsibilities, while you are part of the system team. We are of course looking for good interpersonal and communication skills! NonEssential Skills Ideally, you are already familiar with various types of spaceborne observation techniques. EPSSG satellites will embark sounders and imagers from the ultraviolet to the microwave range. Furthermore, a scatterometer, and a radiooccultation instrument will be part of this future mission. Your Benefits of joining us By joining the Telespazio family, you will enjoy all the benefits of a competitive salary in a sustainable work environment, flexible working time models, diverse advancement and training possibilities for technical, language and soft skills, a generous holiday package as well as a company pension scheme. Furthermore, we support you with your relocation. Through our wide network, we can also support your partner in finding a job at your new work location. Application Are you equally inspired by our visions and dreams? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! Your HR Contact for this position is Melanie Giesche.
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