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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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First images released from newest Earth observation satellite
2013-03-21 23:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: NASA and the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have released the first images from the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite, which was launched Feb. 11. The natural-color images show the intersection of the United States Great Plains and the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and Colorado. In the images, green coniferous forests in the mountains stretch down to the brown plains with Denver and other cities strung south to north. LDCM acquired...
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NASA launches Landsat Earth observation satellite
2013-02-11 21:36:35| CNET News.com
The eighth spacecraft in a four-decade-long program to monitor the planet's surface is successfully boosted into orbit, kicking off an $855 million mission. [Read more]
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Senior Earth Observation Consultant SCJ 2603
2013-02-08 17:38:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Earth Observation Consultant J 2603 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 eitherboth themed EO scientific exploitation platforms andor commercial EO services. Recognised leadership in one of these fields would be a distinct advantage. 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 EO and SAR fields Liaise with clients to fully exploit opportunities Writing proposals for new work in the Earth Observation field with a focus on SAR, scientific and commercial 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 majorprojects. 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 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 ESA EO activities 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. Closing Date for applications is Friday 8th March 2013 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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