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10.06.15 -- First RF Energy Harvester To Market | SMOS Meets Ocean Monsters
2015-10-05 12:03:55| rfglobalnet News Articles
10/6/15 RF Globalnet Newsletter
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SMOS Meets Ocean Monsters
2015-10-02 04:24:32| rfglobalnet Home Page
ESA’s SMOS and two other satellites are together providing insight into how surface winds evolve under tropical storm clouds in the Pacific Ocean. This new information could to help predict extreme weather at sea.
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EO Data SMOS Engineer SCJ 2719
2013-09-05 14:37:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EO Data SMOS Engineer J 2719 httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2719.aspx Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced Earth Observation Data Analysis Engineer to work for us onsite at ESTEC. Objective The engineer is expected to support projects can be during any phase andor programmes for studies on new concepts. The specific activities may relate to simulations and analysis of observations and products, to Level 1b andor Level 2 product and algorithm aspects and to data analysis for validation and mission performance during phase E of an Earth observation mission. The specific analysis can be related to satellite or dedicated suborbital mission campaign concepts Responsibilities Duties The engineer shall support the SMOS mission scientist, the SMOS mission manager, and the STSE program manager. The SMOS specific tasks include Support the exploitation studies funded through the SMOS project. This includes the contract with ECMWF on data assimilation. Support the preparation of SMOS publications and presentations. Support the implementation of new studies related to the SMOS mission. Support the analysis of SVRT results obtained over oceans and DOMEC. Support future work on the SMOS L2 ocean salinity processor. The STSE specific tasks include 1. Support to EOPSM a. Preparation of SoW and implementation of SMOS Ice II b. Support to preparation and implementation of SMOS Permafrost CCN c. SMOS NN 3 month CCN 2. Support to EOPSA I. Support STSE project preparation and management a. Preparation of SoW for SMOS Storms followon TO DF b. Support SOLAS OceanFlux Upwelling follow on activity d. Support management of relevant oceanSMOS related STSE Pathfinders 23 small feasibilities II. Support Internal projects a. Complete SMOS TS diagrams internal project b. Maintain support to SMOS water cycle internal project c. Complete SMOS SVR internal project III. The Changing Earth SciNET a. Maintain the coordination of projects and activities b. Support to the preparation of the next call for proposals in collaboration with CCI c. Prepare new Springer Briefs volume dedicated to the second call. d. Prepare updated brochure for the three calls e. Update the web with the project results and the new projects. Qualifications Experience The engineer shall be a senior scientistengineer ideally holding a PhD in geophysical sciences e.g. oceanography, meteorology, physics, mathematics or engineering with a strong background in satellite remote sensing using Lband radiometry. This includes handson experience with SMOS L1 and L2 data processing and a good knowledge of the corresponding application areas. Furthermore, knowledge of and experience with the STSE programme is mandatory. Technical skills shall include programming and a good knowledge of relevant software packages. Essential Skills A good knowledge of the English language is expected. The applicant shall be able to work both autonomously and as a part of a team. 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. Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 24th September 2013 Location of the position is Noordwijk, the Netherlands Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday and life assurance 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.
Software Validation Engineer SMOS SCJ 2679
2013-06-19 14:36:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary This is a short term 5 month fixed term contract and is expected to be a part time role 25 hours per week. Objective Great opportunity for a bright engineer to join an existing team supporting the Earth Observation data processing team to build on hisher software validation skills. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will support the existing team in the following tasks The preparation and execution of the EO data processor validations Conducting anomaly investigations Routine operations and data Quality control checks The development of ad hoc scripts for data analysis. Qualifications Experience The engineer should have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and experience of software systems He she must have some previous experience in software validation Preparation of validation plan and their execution. Also, knowledge with the involved documents requirements, validation plans and reports Essential Skills Fluent English language skills spoken and written Familiar with Quality Control documentation ICDs, Configuration Control, Reporting... Very good programming skills. Specially scripting languages Bash, Python and Matlab Experienced with the Linux environment Knowledge of Earth Observation data processing systems Knowledge of satellite data calibration Desirable Skills Knowledge of IDL Knowledge of the SMOS mission DPGS, processors... Previous experience in Quality Control for Earth Observation data Previous experience in software development Qualities Must have demonstrated experience in the following areas Teamwork Analytical thinking Organized 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. Closing Date for applications is 31st July 2013 Location of the position is ESAC, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package 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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SMOS Payload Operations Engineer
2013-01-25 17:36:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST SMOS Payload Operations Engineer in the Earth Explorer Management Office, Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Operations. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION Initially ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada, Madrid Spain with a later transfer to ESOC, Darmstadt Germany. DUTIES The postholder will be assigned to the SMOS Payload Operations Team. The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity SMOS mission was launched in November 2009, and is currently under extension until end 2016. The Payload Operations Engineer will report to the Head of the Earth Explorer Management Office, based in ESOC. The incumbent will carry out payload operations activities, which include the following tasks preparing and executing the SMOS payload mission planning and operations during the mission, including anomaly recovery and management and coordinating the operations as needed with the CNES Mission Operations Team maintaining the Flight Operations Procedures, Payload Data Base and Payload Onboard Operations Procedures during the mission assisting the Head of the Earth Explorer Management Office in the management of the Flight Operations Segment maintenance contract, including any evolution of the ground systems to ensure the continuation of the mission participation in Quality Working Groups and workshops to further enhance the mission, supporting the ESRIN Mission Manager interfacing with the CNES Mission Operations Team, and industry for technical matters related to any anomalies or payload operations evolution as a result of satellite systems degradation providing training to and technically managing the other engineers provided by industrial contract working as part of the SMOS payload operations team. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Physics, together with good professional experience in spacecraft andor operational applications. Indepth knowledge of the SMOS mission is essential. Candidates should be systemminded, be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team, be selfmotivateddisciplined and be results oriented. Experience with Payload Operations is highly desirable and Platform Operations is an asset. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 22 February 2013. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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