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Earth Observation Applications Engineer
2017-08-03 10:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The main responsibilities of the position are to expand the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications in particular for the ocean but also for other domains of the earth system. You will be conducting scientific data exploitation activities and research studies to address gaps in knowledge as part of the contribution of European Earth Observation science to future IPCC assessments and reports, supporting and informing the implementation of global policy decisions taken at COP21 in Paris, December 2015. You will be providing support to and advising on the detailed scientific goals of the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with international climate research, modelling, adaptation and mitigation activities. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include You will be establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities, analysing their needs for satellitebased observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback on available EObased information You will be deriving technical specifications for Fundamental Climate Data Records and Essential Climate Variables, chiefly from ESA EO Missions, with specific regard to longterm stability, consistency, completeness, availability, errorcharacterisation, reducing uncertainties, and compatibility with climate observations from other Space and non space sources You will be setting up and managing industrial contracts RD projects and other EO exploitation activities to respond to the needs for EObased information of climate research and climate services, including for reanalysis, modelling, attribution, projection, prediction, trends assessment, and data assimilation You will be ensuring the results of such developments are tested and verified with the corresponding climate user communities You will be cooperating with internal and external partner organisations to transfer capabilities developed under a research and demonstration context into an operational framework You will be maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant activities of Member States and international partner organisations You will be contributing to the Agencys public communications on EO Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a PhD preferably in oceanography, physics or geophysics, or other appropriate scientific fields, and have at least two years of experience in related remote sensing applications development andor research. A track record of communication of scientific concepts with diverse audiences. You have extensive professional experience on product definition, calibration, validation, algorithm development, quality assessment and exploitation of Earth Observation data, particularly ESA missions You have a demonstrable experience from relevant scientific exploitation activities either internationally or in ESA member states and an established profile with research communities working on the ocean and its relation to climate. You demonstrate a personal scientific ability and credibility amongst their peers, as well as flexibility and adaptability. You are capable of working effectively in a team with minimum supervision and have excellent communication and presentation skills. You are fluent in English. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 25082017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Earth Observation Applications Engineer
2017-08-03 10:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The main responsibilities of the position are to expand the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications. You shall maximise the contribution of European Earth Observation science including ESAs flagship programme on climate science, the Climate Change Initiative to future IPCC assessments and reports, and support and inform the implementation of global policy decisions taken at COP21 in Paris, December 2015. You will be responsible for ensuring effectively delivery of the Climate Change Initiatives knowledge exchange strategy as well as providing support and advice on knowledge exchange in order to encourage the use of Climate Office knowledge and results by business, public and civil society, with the final objective to influence policy and practices. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include You will be establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities from the scientific, public, policy and educational sectors, analysing their needs for satellitebased observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback You will be communicating the work of ESA that is relevant for climate user communities, including but not limited to research and write online articles, create and plan content for social media, and analyse web and social media statistics You will be exploring and developing innovative ways of communicating and delivering learning on EO climate topics. This includes using data visualisation, investigating classrooms and workshops to distance and online education. You will be organising events, workshops, conferences, in line with the goal of expanding awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications You will be maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant activities of Member States and international partner organisations You will be contributing to the Agencys public communications on EO. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a PhD preferably in Earth Science, or other appropriate scientific fields, and have a deep understanding of climate change science. You have a good knowledge of the international climate community and policy decisions. A track record of communication of scientific concepts with diverse audiences. You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and within a team. You have experience in website content management and website analysis skills. You have excellent organisational and planning skills. You have experience with basic computer software such as WordExcelPowerPoint. You are able to multitask and prioritise workloads. You demonstrate a personal scientific ability and credibility amongst their peers, as well as flexibility and adaptability. You are capable of working effectively in a team with minimum supervision and have excellent communication and presentation skills. You are fluent in English. You have experience with design software such as Adobe IllustratorPhotoshop. Familiarity with integrating outreach activity within an ESA member state National Curriculum in schools. You demonstrate an interest in data visualisation. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 25082017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Earth Observation Application Support Engineer
2017-08-02 16:11:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for an Earth Observation Application Support Engineer E3 to join our Ajilon Technology Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in Harwell, United Kingdom Ajilon Technology Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Ajilon is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 100 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed The main responsibilities of the post are to expand the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications. The incumbent shall maximise the contribution of European Earth Observation science including ESAs flagship programme on climate science, the Climate Change Initiative to future IPCC assessments and reports, and support and inform the implementation of global policy decisions taken at COP21 in Paris, December 2015. In their capacity, the incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring effectively delivery of the Climate Change Initiatives knowledge exchange strategy as well as providing support and advice on knowledge exchange in order to encourage the use of Climate Office knowledge and results by business, public and civil society, with the final objective to influence policy and practices. The post holder reports to the Head of the ESA Climate Office of the Science, Exploitation and Climate Department. The incumbents tasks will include Establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities from the scientific, public, policy and educational sectors, analysing their needs for satellitebased observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback Communicating the work of ESA that is relevant for climate user communities, including but not limited to research and write online articles, create and plan content for social media, and analyse web and social media statistics Exploring and developing innovative ways of communicating and delivering learning on EO climate topics. This includes using data visualisation, investigating classrooms and workshops to distance and online education. Organising events, workshops, conferences, in line with the goal of expanding awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications Maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant activities of Member States and international partner organisations Contributing to the Agencys public communications on EO. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required A PhD preferably in Earth Science, or other appropriate scientific fields, and have a deep understanding of climate change science. Good knowledge of the international climate community and policy decisions. A track record of communication of scientific concepts with diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team. Website content management experience and website analysis skills. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Experience with basic computer software such as WordExcelPowerPoint. Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads. Particular importance will be attached to a candidates personal scientific ability and credibility amongst their peers, as well as flexibility and adaptability. The candidate should be capable of working effectively in a team with minimum supervision and have excellent communication and presentation skills. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required. The knowledge of another memberstate language is an asset. Ideal skills Experience with design software such as Adobe IllustratorPhotoshop. Familiarity with integrating outreach activity within an ESA member state National Curriculum in schools. An interest in data visualisation. About The European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT is ESAs new facility in the United Kingdom. It is based at the Harwell Science, Innovation and Business Campus in Oxfordshire. ECSAT is the most recent addition to ESAs operational sites across Europe. First opened in 2009, ECSAT will be developed by ESA following agreements reached between the UK and ESA in November 2012. ECSAT will support activities related to telecommunications, integrated applications, climate change, technology and science. Please send your CV to technologyaerospaceajilon.nl before 25082017
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Earth Observation Satellite Instruments Engineer
2016-09-20 12:04:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting an Earth Observation Satellite Instruments Engineer to support MetOpSG satellites at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Technical support to the assessment and verification of the instruments endtoend performances Analysis of the Ground Processor Prototype GPP and Instrument Data Simulator IDS requirements Monitoring of the development of GPP and IDS of the related instruments, including payload common parts Review of the GPP and IDS InputOutput Design Specifications Support to EUMETSAT documentation review L1b products specifications, L1b Algorithms Theoretical Baseline Documentation, ATBD Review of Characterisation, Calibration and InOrbit Verification Plans Review of instrument performance models, instrument radiometricgeometric models Improvement and maintenance of performance and data processing tools models, performances, budgets Participation to Project reviews Assessment of noncompliances and RFDsRFWs related to instrument performances Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree masters or equivalent qualification in instruments performance and data processing with a background in microwave radiometer instruments for remote sensing. Good understanding of the overall instruments, including background in modelling of the observation techniques, endtoend performance estimation, level1b processing and instrument characterisation. Good familiarity with computer programs such as Excel, Matlab, etc. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience with Microwave Radiometers data processing, instrument modelling and experience in instrument development is an asset. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 11102016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Senior Image Data Processing Earth Observation Engineer
2016-08-19 10:03:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Image Data Processing Earth Observation Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities In the frame of MTG Meteosat Third Generation program, the nextgeneration European operational geostationary meteorological satellite system a collaborative EUMETSATESA program a software simulator PDG for generating the measurement and auxiliary data from each major MTG instrument shall be established. The Payload Data Generator PDG is intended to support the EUMETSAT Ground Segment EUM GS development in particular the verification and validation of the Instrument Data Processing Facility IDPF. Beyond that further SW development activities are planned regarding MTG subsystem simulation and ground segment data processing of the postEPS ground segment As part of the team, you will have the following responsibilities Responsible for the Software Development of the PDG In particular will be in charge of the analysis, coding and testing of algorithms described in textual form, andor by equations and with parameter data lists mainly simulating the impact of the overall MTG data acquisition chain encompassing the geometric, radiometric and spectral deformations, but also a few other processing like spatial resamplingremapping and data fusion functions which aim at adapting the sampling and map projection of external data to be prepared for the MTG instrument data generation Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification of the PDG Documentation Detailed Design, Test ProceduresReports, User Manual Being able to use the Payload Data Generator PDG, e.g. for user support and training Planning, preparation and conduction of the SW development for processing prototypes and operational processors for the postEPS ground software Support to SW development for MTG subsystem simulation. Skills Experience Degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant domain Knowledge of principles of typical Earth Observation instruments and spacecraft Good image data processing skills Good level of software development experience with the C and Python languages Good knowledge of mathematics to be able to understand algorithms necessary Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Stuttgart. We welcome applicants who are available from January 2017 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 Micheline Blisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEB3188 before 18Sep16. Please note Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.
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