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Earth Observation System Engineer
2020-09-23 20:11:08| 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. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The scope of this manpower contract is the provision of system engineering support to the Future Missions and Instruments Division for Mission and System Studies, which mainly consists of the following Support the definition and monitoring of activities for the preparation of future ESA Earth Observation EO missions, in particular for Copernicus Sentinels, new Earth ExplorerEarth Watch missions, Opportunity Missions, sats and Scout missions and operational meteorology missions Provide system engineering support to InCubed missions Review Technical Notes and actively participate to progress meetings and reviews related to EO future mission and system studies Support elaboration of SoWs, system requirements documents SRD and other applicable and reference documents for future mission and system studies Contributing to ensure the technical coherency of the system design of future EO missions, including, as needed, functional analysis and design, overall system concept, system level budgets, system performance analyses, definition of spacecraft andor payload subsystems and related data processing, and interfaces between payloadplatform and launcher and ground segment Perform internal studies for future EO missions, in particular to assess the results of external activities or to prepare the formulation of new mission concepts, including preliminary sizing of platformpayload, first estimation of the system engineering and performance budgets, with a focus on the space segment and its interfaces with the launcher and the ground segment Perform internal studies to evaluate the complementarity between ESA EO future missions and other missions existing or planned by other space organizations, including mission analysis and assessment of potential synergy or overlap of mission capabilities Support work in the area of modelling of system or subsystem aspects for endtoend performance simulation and system engineering tools for future EO missions. Specific qualification requirements A university Master degree MSc in a relevant technical or scientific discipline e.g. Space system engineering. Good general knowledge of ESA Earth Observation missions. Strong and demonstrated background in space system engineering and mission analysis, in particular for Earth Observation missions. Experience in space projects, preferably in the Earth Observation field andor in preparatory activities phase 0 and A. Experience with simulation tools Matlab or Python, MS Excel with VBA. Experience in space system design, mission analysis and small platform sizing is an asset. Knowledge of Earth Observation remote sensing techniques is an asset. Experience with STK is an asset. Teamwork. Good communication and technical writing skills with capabilities to synthesize. Good organization skills. Methodical and proactive, with initiative and capability to work autonomously. Problemsolving and creativityoriented attitude. 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 in line with ESA Job Class. 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 18 October 2020, please apply via our Job Application form quoting EOP121 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 21 October 2020, 13.00 hours.
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Earth Observation Data Scientist SW Engineer
2020-07-30 11:10:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a dynamic and userfocused data scientist SW engineer with experience in Earth observation data to work on projects for our client EUMETSAT. Proficiency in high level programming languages preferably python and a general knowledge of satellite Earth observation measurements for meteorology, climate, ocean, atmosphere is required. Main responsibilities include providing first line user support for EUMETSAT data services developing codebased training materials for endusers of EO satellite data and in particular Copernicus products delivering training on using such codebased approaches. Pls apply asap and latest by the 13th of August or contact us for more details. Click here to see the full position detailsor copy paste the following URL httpscloud.innoflair.nets26HnqPiWt3RSFgi Applications received will receive an email confirmation message!
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Earth Observation Engineer
2020-03-11 18:14:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
GMV is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Engineer who will provide support to the development of Earth Observation applications driven from Romania. This position implies technical assistance in activities related to mapping, GIS, and remote sensing. To be a successful candidate you should have an university degree in a field related to Earth Sciences and remote sensing skills optical or radar that can be applied to different domains environmental, agriculture, forestry.... Also, you should be able to work autonomously, from the phase of investigation and information retrieval from existing technicalscientific sources to the provision of a final technical solution. Quite challenging, right? BUT, WHATS GMV? Were an international and innovative engineering company. We work in many different sectors, like Space, Defense, Telecommunications, Security and Transportation. Do you want more information about our ambitious projects? Check our website www.gmv.com, youll be surprised! In GMVs Romanian subsidiary we are actively focusing on advanced technological solutions for the space market, working in close collaboration with the European Space Agency ESA providing services and solutions for ESAs missions. Your profile For this job to be yours, you shall have Proven experience in mapping activities photointerpretation optical remote sensing. Knowledge about cartography and optical satellites high to very high resolution Good programming skills in Python Nice to have SAR knowledge or experience A high degree of flexibility and orientation towards excellence and quality Good communication skills, both in Romanian and English Ability to actively collaborate with remote team members Willingness to learn, to share knowledge with others and to act as a team player What do we offer in return? The opportunity to join a pioneering team of the Romanian Space Industry The possibility to work in an international team, with innovative projects Professional Career Development in the country and abroad. We help you directing your career, starting from a technical base, passing through the team and project management, the technical expertise or the commercial area, keeping contact with our clients. Its up to you! Access to the companys training program. You can acquire and sharpen your knowledge in the technologies we use, as well as your language skills. Possibility to participate in team activities and sports competitions with us. Flexible workinghours, private medical insurance, meal card, good coffee, fresh fruits, nice colleagues and an office with an astonishing view
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Earth Observation Engineer
2019-12-12 19:11:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A great opportunity for an aspiring remote sensing or earth observation graduate or professional, with knowledge of satellite Earth observation EO data systems and processing, to join our Luton head office. Objective To contribute to operational and sciencebased services and system developments for national and international, based EO programmes Responsibilities Duties The successful candidate will be expected to Support services to ESA for Earth Explorer and third party missions particular focus on data quality Interact with expert customers on mission data issues Carry out occasional travel to customer sites South East UK Rome Contribute to technical proposal authoring, to win new work Qualifications Experience University Masters degreePhD, or equivalent, in Geography, Physics, Remote Sensing or a related discipline. Support operational processing systems for EO data e.g. level 1 to level 2 and level 3 processing Experience of working with Optical earth observation data, Altimetry or SAR data experience would be beneficial. Experience of using and adapting tools for remote sensing data manipulation Essential Skills Understanding of EO data processing levels Understanding of instrument calibration principles e.g. geometric, radiometric, spectral, etc Data handling and manipulation Technical document authoring Qualities Comfortable in a scientific customer facing role Selfmotivated and creative individual, actively seeking opportunities for the business Positive, cando approach Willingness to adapt role to meet current needs Encouraging and supportive of team coworkers 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. To apply Please send your CV and covering letter to careerstelespazio.com By sending your CV to careerstelespazio.com you give your consent for Telespazio VEGA to hold and process your personal information for the purpose of the application. Benefits Competitive Package covering salary, generous holiday allowance, training plan and more 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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Program Leader Earth Observation fm
2019-11-15 12:15:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SRONs mission is to enable breakthroughs in international space research. It pursues this mission through the development of pioneering technologies, advanced space instruments, and worldleading research in astrophysics, exoplanets, and Earth science. SRON provides scientific and technological contributions to international space missions as well as expertise and support to the Dutch and international scientific communities. As the national expertise center for space research, SRON works in close collaboration with governmental agencies, Dutch universities, other national knowledge institutes, and industrial partners to pursue a cohesive agenda for spacebased research. SRON also works to promote awareness and increased utilization of space research in our society. The SRON Earth observation program is central to the mission of the Institute and of the utmost importance to society in an era of changing climate. The scientific evidence that human activity is contributing to the observed warming trend in the Earths climate continues to grow. Data streams from spacebased instruments are some of the most powerful tools we have as a society to combat this global challenge and are essential to understanding the mechanisms driving climate change. They also provide policy makers with the ability to monitor and evaluate possible solutions. At SRON, we are committed to helping provide the international research community with the capabilities it needs to improve our understanding of the Earth system and predict future change. We are seeking a creative scientist with excellent leadership skills to maintain the ideal balance of scientific expertise and instrument development that defines the SRON Earth observation program as well as provide a vision for this program in the coming decade. SRON has a vacancy for the position Program Leader Earth Observation fm vacancy number SRON 1538 SRON Earth Observation program The SRON Earth program focuses on space born remote sensing of atmospheric constituents addressing the global carbon cycle in particular the trace gases CH4, CO2, and CO and aerosols, and the interpretation of the data in terms of processes fundamental for climate and air quality. This focus has led to SRON initiatives and contributions to international Earth Observation programs, in particular within the framework of ESA, the EC and NASA, providing unprecedented diagnostic information for improving our understanding of the Earth system. SRON activities in this area include both fundamental research as well as development of spaceborne instruments such as the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument TROPOMI on board the Copernicus Sentinel5 satellite. The SRON Earth program includes contributions to the full project cycle of spaceborne Earth observation, in which collaboration with industry, institutes, and academia is essential. The Earth Observation program is headed by the Program Leader and consists of members of the Earth Science Group attached to the program as well as instrument scientists and engineering staff assigned to the program on a longterm basis depending on the current project portfolio. At any given time, the program incorporates various instrumentation projects, scientific projects, and studies in various phases of the project life cycle from acquisition to data exploitation. The overall program currently covers includes about 50 staff of which about 20 are members of the science group, including permanent and temporary scientific staff as well as PhD students. The Earth Program Leader is responsible for the design and overall execution of the Earth Observation program and is directly responsible for the scientists of the Earth Science Group. In coordination with the senior staff of the program and the SRON directorate, they define the policy and strategy of the Earth program within the international scientific and industrial communities. The Program Leader oversees the execution of the science activities including acquisition of external funding, and ensures that the scientists are connected to and visible in international scientific space programs in line with the strategic objectives of the SRON Earth Observation program. The Earth Program Leader also facilitates connections between scientists in the SRON Earth Science Group and the relevant Dutch university groups. The Earth Program Leader is a member of the SRON Management Team, which is responsible for the integral oversight of the institute, and reports directly to the SRON General and Scientific Director. Desirable qualifications PhD in climate studies, planetary research, physics, astronomy or similar discipline. Extensive experience in the field of Earth Observation, experience with spectroscopic instrumentation is especially desirable. Experience with the oversight of large, international instrument projects from design to execution. Experience with the acquisition of external national or international funding for instrument projects. The ability to lead and manage a mixed team of researchers, instrument scientists, and engineers. Experience in the personnel management of a group including staff mentoring and development. The ability to act as the bridge between scientific and instrumentation communities. Excellent communication and presentation skills. SRON is committed to an inclusive and flexible workplace. We encourage applications from qualified applicants of all sexual orientations and gender expressions, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and potential dualacademiccareer hires. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position at SRON is by NWOI The Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes and will be for an initial period of 2 years after which the contract will become permanent. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI with a maximum of 7.535, gross per month on a fulltime basis. NWOI provides excellent additional employment benefits such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave The successful candidate will be based at the main SRON headquarters in Utrecht, NL. These headquarters will be relocated to the Leiden University campus in the Spring of 2021. Information and application More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. For further information about the position, please contact dr. Michael W. Wise, General and Scientific Director at 31088777 5804. If you wish to apply please send a motivation letter with CV via mail to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number SRON 1538 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until 13 December 2019. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure. 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