Earth Observation Scientist (ESA-ESTEC)

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Support provided to EU Nationals requiring relocation – Information available upon request

• Company events

Job Introduction

We have an exciting (and challenging) opening for an Earth Observation Scientist in Noordwijk. 

Dynamic, Energetic, Entrepreneurial, Highly Motivated, Resilient … If this describes you then we would love to hear from you :) 

Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.

• Serco – The employer of choice for a career within the Space Sector.

Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

• Join our community of space specialists across Europe

We are proud to support the European institutional Space landscape: Serco boasts an extensive network of Space professionals located at our offices in Darmstadt, Noordwijk, Frascati, Paris and Madrid, all within close proximity of our two largest space sector customers, European Space Agency/European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC) and European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT).

• Supporting Women in Aerospace

Diversity and Inclusion is extremely important to us. Supporting women's opportunities, development and visibility in the space sector is key and that is why we are proud members and supporters of Women in Aerospace Europe, a dynamic and global network supporting women's careers in Aerospace.

Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) – Supporting women in STEM (wia-europe.org)

Main Responsibilities

As an Earth Observation Scientist you will concentrate your activities on the following:

The main duties of the successful candidate will be to provide support on Mission Science, Management and Exploitation of current and future Earth Observation (EO) Missions with primary focus on Earth’s magnetic and gravity fields. The candidate is expected to support Swarm’s Data, Innovation and Science Cluster (DISC) international consortium which enhances scientific return of a mission, including the processing and dissemination of Level 1b and Level 2 data products. Among the candidate’s duties shall be to support the definition and management of “EO Science for Society” Swarm research studies, and support to mission science activities during the preparatory phases of future gravity and magnetic missions.

• Support to the Swarm (Earth Explorer) mission management, with special focus on instrument consortia management, coordination, and supervision, L2 data validation, guidance and support for new L2 data production, products definition, validation, review, and applications. Further support is to be provided for the organisation of relevant workshops, conferences and reviews.
• Support during the preparation, procurement, and management of science studies in the framework of “EO Science for Society”, addressing novel topics on Earth’s external fields trends and couplings with special focus, but not limited, to the usage of data from the Swarm mission.
• Support to mission management during Swarm In-Orbit Performance Technical Meetings, as required.
• Support to mission science activities in the preparatory phases of future gravity and magnetic geopotential field missions by contributing to in-house scientific research, consolidation of mission requirements, system reviews, definition, and management of mission science studies.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• PhD in relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience in relevant scientific subject, including PhD.
• Knowledge of external fields principles, physics of ionosphere and thermosphere.
• Strong fundamental background in geophysics and Earth’s external field, including technical characteristics of satellites’ instrumentation required to measure the aforementioned physical quantities (i.e., accelerometers/magnetometers).
• Proficiency in the programming and use of software focused on managing satellite data, transformation of Level-1 data into Level-2 geophysical information products, statistical and error analyses.
• Familiarity with the Earth Observation Programmes including the Programme goals and the role of the Space Component.
• Strong experience with Level 1 and Level 2 data processing, especially in the framework of Earth Explorer Missions would be an asset.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Able to coordinate teams.
• Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

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About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 60,000 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.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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