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MTG Calibration Engineer
2016-09-22 19:08:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application Relocation assistance provided, if applicable. Main responsibilities You will provide support and advice to the algorithm development group for geostationary satellites. You will support the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration Competence Area in the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of EUMETSAT with a particular focus on the MTGFCI mission. You will interface with inhouse experts of various disciplines system, instruments, operations, science, and in particular members of the MTG Science and Instrument Teams. Specifically, your tasks will include the provision of support to The development of MTGFCI Level1 Reference Processor The scientific and engineering analysis of the radiometric calibration algorithms of L1 data from MTGFCI Specifying requirements and establishing specifications for the MTGFCI solar and lunar calibration products Definition, specification, design and development of additional monitoring tools for the future MTGFCI The development and the upgrade of the MultiMission Calibration System MuMiCS to achieve better accuracy, which include Pseudoinvariant calibration sites, Rayleigh scattering over the sea, Lunar calibration, Deep Convective Clouds. The development and the upgrade of the MultiMission System for InterCalibration MuMiSIC within the context of instrument monitoring and EUMETSATs involvement in GSICS activities The OPS Department in the routine operation of the MuMiCS and MuMiSIC Maintenance of the GIRO and GLOD infrastructure within GSICS, including the updating the GIRO with enhancements available from EUMETSATs partners Analyse the performance of different calibration techniques, including lunar calibration Support relevant satellite intercalibration studies, in particular in the context of GSICS activities Documentation, including writing of Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents ATBDs, Specification Documents, Verification and Validation reports, and technical notes on the above activities. Ideal candidate Essentials You should bring a university degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, and should be familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular calibration and validation of Level 1 data. Furthermore you should bring the following specific technical skills and experience A demonstrated experience of a minimum of 5 years in the area of satellite meteorology or satellite data processing, including at least 3 years of experience on onboard and vicarious calibration methods including lunar calibration and the use of pseudo invariant targets such as desert and ocean targets. Ability to demonstrate a good working knowledge of statistical techniques and understanding of the concepts of calibration and traceability. Good knowledge of radiative transfer in the solar and or infrared spectral ranges and experience in applying them for surface andor atmospheric applications. Proven experience in the use of data analysis tools, such as MatlabIDL, scripting languages, such as Perl Python and highlevel programming, such as C C FORTRAN in a Linux Unix environment, and an aptitude to learn further programming languages as required. Proven experience in the specification, development, implementation and maintenance of calibration algorithms also with codevelopers. And the following abilities Very good communication skills both verbal and written. You should have the ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific and technical reports. You should have good interpersonal skills in the context of EUMETSAT matrix collaborative framework. To work effectively in a small team To work autonomously without close supervision To work to tight deadlines under changing conditions To analyse complex problems, distinguishing between critical and less critical information, and to synthesise and clearly present the results of such analyses. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore you must be able to work effectively in this language. Desirables Additionally, the following experience would be considered advantageous Experience of working in an operational satellite environment. Experience of image analysis. Experience with a range of different data formats used in satellite remote sensing. Experience with Software build environments, version control tools and Configuration Management. 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. For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered. 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 Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 80,000 employees worldwide. 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, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service 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 here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 100,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you
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Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer
2016-09-20 17:08:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 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 Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Calibration Team, you will support the calibration of the Ocean and Land Colour Imager OLCI and Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer SLSTR instruments on the Sentinel3 mission and have, among others, the following responsibilities Scientific analysis of the radiometric and spectral calibration of L1 data from OLCI and SLSTR Analysing results of prelaunch and inorbit calibration systems and characterisation data Developing indepth knowledge of the instruments operational processing chain Applying the calibration monitoring tools to OLCI and SLSTR Developing specific components of the calibration monitoring tools to handle Sentinel3 data Analysing results of these tools to provide information on these sensors performance Performing comparisons with other instruments, such as A VHRR, VIIRS, MODIS to gain understanding of the performance of OLCI and SLSTR Using GEOCAL tool developed by ESA to monitor geometric performance. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience A university degree or equivalent in Physics, Remote Sensing, Instrument engineering, or similar Processing of satellite data to generate calibrated L1 datasets in the visible, near andor thermal infrared, as well as L 1 calibrationvalidation Calibration of optical sensors both prelaunch and on orbit Good working knowledge of statistical techniques and understanding of the concepts of calibration and traceability Radiative transfer in the solar andor infrared spectral ranges and experience in applying them for surface andor atmospheric applications Use of data analysis tools, such as MatlabIDL, scripting languages, such as PerlPython and highlevel programming, such as CCFORTRAN on a LinuxUnix environment Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We welcome applicants who are available from December 2016 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 and in Word to Ms Veronika Horvath at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEDSC3214 before 10Oct16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer Senior
2016-09-09 12:04:30| 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. Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer Senior 1620153 Job Description We are looking for a Senior level Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer to support the calibration of the Ocean and Land Colour Imager OLCI and Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer SLSTR instruments on the Sentinel3 mission, which EUMETSAT operates on behalf of the European Commission. Hence, the focus will be to provide an indepth understanding of the instruments calibration and characterisation in orbit. The calibration data and instrument performance will be analysed using existing tools and by developing inhouse tools for instrument calibration as well as vicarious and intercalibration to adjust and monitor the operational calibration systems. You shall support the Calibration Team of INRC competence area, in close collaboration with the Ocean Colour and Surface Temperature Radiometry teams in the Marine Applications competence area, whose activities the consultant shall primarily support. Your tasks will typically include scientific analysis of the radiometric and spectral calibration of Ll data from OLCI and SLSTR analysing results of prelaunch and inorbit calibration systems and characterisation data , including solar diffusers, straylight, nonlinearity, SNR, polarisation sensitivity spacecraft manoeuvres performed during or after commissioning developing indepth knowledge of the instruments operational processing chain applying the calibration monitoring tools to OLCI and SLSTR, which will include a combination of pseudoinvariant calibration sites Rayleigh scattering over the sea lunar calibration deep convective clouds intercalibration against collocated hyperspectral sounder observations developing specific components of the calibration monitoring tools to handle Sentinel3 data analysing results of these tools to provide information on these sensors performance performing comparisons with other instruments, such as A VHRR, VIIRS, MODIS to gain understanding of the performance of OLCI and SLSTR using GEOCAL tool developed by ESA to monitor geometric performance, providing recommendations to implement changes to the operational procedures and processing chains to improve the instruments calibration working with the team responsible for generating L2 products for these instruments to assess and improve the instruments calibration writing and reviewing documentation describing the instruments calibration and aspects oftheir Ll processing. Required Skills and Experience A university degree or equivalent in Physics, Remote Sensing, Instrument engineering, or similar At least 5 years experience in the processing of satellite data to generate calibrated Ll datasets in the visible, near andor thermal infrared At least 5 years experience in L 1 calibrationvalidation Recognised expertise in the calibration of optical sensors both prelaunch and on orbit Demonstrate a good working knowledge of statistical techniques and understanding of the concepts of calibration and Good knowledge of radiative transfer in the solar andor infrared spectral ranges and experience in applying them for surface andor atmospheric applications Proven experience in the use of data analysis tools, such as MatlabIDL, scripting languages, such as PerlPython and highlevel programming, such as CCFORTRAN on a LinuxUnix environment, and an aptitude to learn further programming languages as required Experience in the implementation of calibration algorithms Very good communication skills both verbal and written are an important aspect of this role both between teams within EUMETSA T and with Industry and ESA Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge and practical experience with the calibration of similar optical sensors, such as MERIS, MODIS, OLCI, AATSR or A VHRR. Experience of working in an operational satellite environment. Experience of image analysis. Experience with a range of different data formats used in satellite remote sensing. Experience with Software build environments and version control tools. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 17 October 2016 Start of Work January 2017 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 17 October 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook
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Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer
2016-09-08 13:05:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 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 Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Optical Sensor Calibration Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Calibration Team, you will support the calibration of the Ocean and Land Colour Imager OLCI and Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer SLSTR instruments on the Sentinel3 mission and have, among others, the following responsibilities Scientific analysis of the radiometric and spectral calibration of L1 data from OLCI and SLSTR Analysing results of prelaunch and inorbit calibration systems and characterisation data Developing indepth knowledge of the instruments operational processing chain Applying the calibration monitoring tools to OLCI and SLSTR Developing specific components of the calibration monitoring tools to handle Sentinel3 data Analysing results of these tools to provide information on these sensors performance Performing comparisons with other instruments, such as A VHRR, VIIRS, MODIS to gain understanding of the performance of OLCI and SLSTR Using GEOCAL tool developed by ESA to monitor geometric performance. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience A university degree or equivalent in Physics, Remote Sensing, Instrument engineering, or similar Processing of satellite data to generate calibrated L1 datasets in the visible, near andor thermal infrared, as well as L 1 calibrationvalidation Calibration of optical sensors both prelaunch and on orbit Good working knowledge of statistical techniques and understanding of the concepts of calibration and traceability Radiative transfer in the solar andor infrared spectral ranges and experience in applying them for surface andor atmospheric applications Use of data analysis tools, such as MatlabIDL, scripting languages, such as PerlPython and highlevel programming, such as CCFORTRAN on a LinuxUnix environment Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Darmstadt. We welcome applicants who are available from December 2016 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 and in Word to Ms Veronika Horvath at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEDSC3214 before 10Oct16. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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EO Calibration Quality Control Engineer Optical Instruments SCJ 2775
2014-02-20 19:36:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
EO Calibration Quality Control Engineer Optical Instruments SCJ 2775 Summary A great opportunity for an experienced engineer to join an existing team supporting the calibration, data processing and quality control of optical Earth Observation data, with particular focus on the ATSR series of instruments. Background A range of roles within the team are envisaged including detailed studies into the calibration of specific instruments, management of routine QC and calval activities and the development and testing of new data processing software. Support is particularly required for ATSR Calibration StudyThis is a researchstyle project, the aim of which is to explore and verify the calibration of the SWIR channel across all three ATSR instruments and looking forward to the SLSTR instrument using accepted community standards, for both nadir and forward viewing geometries, by Conducting a literature review to establish current best practice in SWIR calibration and approaches used for the ATSR instruments so far. Researching possible reference data sets that could be used for the verification. One particular goal is to compare ATSR SWIR data with an additional CEOS reference site httpcalvalportal.ceos.orgceoslandnetsites. Other possibilities include techniques using cloud targets and sunglint. Conducting an intercomparison interrogating the ATSR data, comparing to the reference data and reporting results. If appropriate, making recommendations for changes to the relevant data processing algorithms for ATSR12 and AATSR or defining a postprocessing correction, in an Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document ATBD. Prototyping any newrevised processing software routines. Support to the Upgrade of ATSR Processing This is preparatory work for the 4th reprocessing of ATSR data to ensure a smooth transition towards the Sentinel3 mission and products. Tasks would include Overseeing the specification of revised AATSR L1b algorithms and products for alignment with SLSTR Overseeing the implementation of the revised algorithms in new processing software Verification and testing of the new software processing Initial validation of the resulting products Liaison with AATSR expert subcontractors Liaison with the AATSR user community General support to ESA concerning the AATSR mission and transition to SLSTR Routine QC and CalValVEGA provides operational services to monitor the quality of a range of EO instrument data. These services aim to Conduct all QC, CalVal and support activities that can be made operational. Provide support to mission teams for all operational issues that are within the remit of data quality and algorithm management. Maintain QC and analysis tools Support the maintenance and evolution ground segment processors Evolve QC operations so as to achieve lower costs, greater efficiency, and standardization Prepare Product Quality Information available to end users and provide support to user queries The role may also be expanded to include Emphasis on reprocessing and the QC of resulting data CalVal coordination activities Liaison with Expert Support Laboratories with algorithm development, verification and sensor calibration roles. Support to Long Term Data Preservation activities The post in question would support these activities for historical, current and future optical instrument including ATSR1, ATSR2, AATSR, MERIS, Landsat, JERSSAR, ALOS, SPOT, SeaWifs, MODIS, AVHRR,SLSTR and OLCI. Experience required Background in Earth Observation or space systems engineering Understanding of mediumlow resolution opticalIR remote sensing EO data handlinganalysismodelling skills Ability to understand, specify and prototype and evaluate data processing algorithms Familiarity with the ATSR series of instruments would be a bonus. Essential Skills Familiarity with inflight vicarious calibration techniques and data sources over ground sites, cloud targets, sun glint etc. Experience of intercalibration of EO instruments Understanding of effects of instrumentviewing geometry on calibration Knowledge of data processing concepts up to L1b calibrated Brightness TemperaturesReflectance Awareness of the state of the art of visSWIR calibration especially outside Europe Specific SWIR 1.6 micron calibration domain knowledge would be a bonus Desirable Skills Experience delivering operational services Understanding of the endtoend EO system Basic coding and scripting Software testingverification Serviceprogramme management Qualities Must have demonstrated experience in the following areas Drive, initiative and innovation Excellent communication skills for liaison with customer andor users Flexibility when undertaking researchprototyping style tasks Further Details Some travel will be required within Europe 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 March 2014 Location of the position is Luton, UK. Benefits 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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