ESA Engineer for FLEX Operational Processors, Calibration and Data Quality Control and Facilities Implementation Support

Job Introduction

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.
We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators,committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Serco and Proud - Make a difference every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer for FLEX Operational Processors, Calibration and Data Quality Control and Facilities Implementation Support, based in ESRIN (Italy).

Role Responsibility

The contractor shall perform the following tasks:
•    Management Support to the PDGS Operational Processors, Calibration Facility, Data Quality Control and Instruments Monitoring sub-systems technical officers for: 
-    Preparation of the PDGS sub-systems managerial documentation (e.g. implementation plan) 
-    Preparation of the PDGS sub-systems contractual documentation (e.g. SoWs) 
-    Management of industries in charge of PDGS sub-systems development 
-    Coordination of PDGS sub-systems reviews 
•    Preparation of the PDGS Sub-Systems requirements documents 
•    Support to PDGS specification for the part relevant to the PDGS sub-systems implementation (e.g. Interface Control Documents) 
•    Support the acceptance by the PDGS Project of PDGS external CFIs 
•    Review of documentation from various sources: ESA, Industry during the project phases dealing with sub-systems implementation and testing. 
•    Participation to Ground Segment Reviews and PDGS reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry 
•    Management of the review item discrepancies, system or software problem reports and action linked to PDGS Sub-Systems implementation contracts 
•    Generation of technical notes whenever needed during the relevant project phases 
•    Operations of the various supporting tools for the part relevant to the PDGS sub-systems implementation (e.g. Documentation Management System) 
•    Support to the PDGS Integration and Validation and Ground Segment Validation phases addressing for the relevant PDGS sub-systems:
-    Integration of the facility within the processing centre
-    Definition of integration and validation tests
-    Run of integration and validation tests procedures
-    Test results analysis
-    Test reporting
•    Support for operators training and preparation of operational documentation for the relevant PDGS sub-systems 
•    Support for definition and documentation of the PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan and procedures for the relevant PDGS sub-systems 
•    Support for the preparation of the launch and the implementation of rehearsal activities for the relevant PDGS sub-systems 
•    Support for the management of PDGS Operations, system behaviour monitoring and reporting during commissioning for the relevant PDGS sub-systems 
•    Definition of products Quality Control and Instruments Monitoring baselines 
•    Support for processing algorithms definition and review 
•    Support for calibration strategy and algorithms definition and review 
•    Support to the definition of the utilisation of data from the space segment level testing and to the definition of space to ground interface tests for the processors 
•    Support to products format definition 
•    Participation to the Aeolus Mission Advisory Groups 
•    Ad-hoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS sub-systems engineering, testing and validation, etc. 
 

Successful Candidate

The right candidate shall own the following technical key skills: 
•    University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation; 
•    Solid academic background in geophysical sciences;
•    Proven exprience in optical remote sensing and hyperspectral imaging;
•    Experience in algorithms and processors development;
•    Experience in data quality control, monitoring, calibration activities; 
•    Experience in sensor performance monitoring, instrument calibration;
•    Programming skills (e.g. MatLab, Python, UNIX Bash/Shell scripting)
•    Fluent English language (oral and written)
•    Autonomy in writing technical notes, specifications and reports 
•    Good inter-personal skills and team spirit;

The following would be an asset:

•    Knowledge of EO data formats;
•    Knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions;
•    Knowledge of Sentinel-3 mission baseline concepts;
•    Knowledge of radiative transfer modeling (e.g. MODTRAN);
•    Knowledge of ECSS standards;
•    Knowledge of configuration control management techniques.
 

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Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

About the Company

Serco is one of the world’s largest providers of public services to Governments employing over 50,000 people in over 20 countries In Belgium and Luxembourg we work closely with the European Institutions providing crucial Services with over 220 staff members.

The services we provide are often of critical importance to the communities and nations we serve, Providing public services is one of the most satisfying and rewarding careers you can have, you have an ability to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and to your community and country.

As a business which delivers “front-line” public services, employing tens of thousands of people, we are constantly developing and promoting people; our need for skilled professionals is insatiable and few companies can offer as many opportunities for individuals to grow their careers

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 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you

A career with Serco offers the chance to work with both inspirational people and innovative contracts, in a dynamic and exciting environment.

We have a mandate to execute brilliantly and our people lead and inspire based on our core values, Trust, Care, Pride and Innovation.

Take pride in what you do.

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