Job ID: EOP-137
Deadline: 23 March 2021
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.
The happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.
Overview
The duties of the Contractor will be performed within the Ground System Definition & Verification Office and will include :
To be the Project responsible for the simulator/L1/L2 processors:
- Manage the development of the simulator/L1/L2 processor (follow the day-to-day activity, review progress reporting, attend and follow-up progress meetings).
- Implement the Anomaly Review process (organise Anomaly Review Boards, Maintain Anomaly Tracking records, Follow-up action items).
- Accept new simulator/L1/L2 software by installing with help of IT support, reviewing associated documentation.
- Run simulator/L1/L2 software in house;
– For acceptance,
– To cross check Industry’s performance budgets,
– For back-ground engineering,
– To generate test data for internal use, if needed. - Support the development of the L2 processor:
– Accept new L2 software (with help of IT support for installing),
– Review/assess associated documentation,
– Attend and follow-up progress meetings,
– Implement the Anomaly Review process,
– Run the L2 standalone software; For acceptance and to generate test data for internal use, if needed. - Support the Project for performance related issues.
- Following of instrument Contractor’s work on ground processing and algorithms.
- Evaluation of instrument Contractor’s mission error budgets and modelling.
- Translation of instrument characteristics to mission level.
- Review the instrument Flight Operation Manuals for relevant volumes/sections.
- Support the instrument CAL/VAL campaign.
- Support the revision of the CalVal plan.
- Support the preparation phase.
- Support the CalVal after Launch.
- Support the Project in general terms.
- Support the Project Scientist.
- Support the system verification process.
- Attend weekly team meetings.
- Report to the team and flag potential issues.
Specific qualification requirements
- The Candidate shall have a University (Master’s) degree in Physics or Engineering.
- The Candidate should ideally have at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Extended knowledge of the Earth Observation (payload data) ground segment, including; processes such as calibration, monitoring routine data processing; processors and facilities; interactions with other stakeholders (FOS, end users).
- Extended knowledge of data analysis/processing (statistics, error budgets; simulations; data tools such as Matlab).
- Working knowledge on instrument remote sensing techniques, with a focus on optical systems (transmissions, backscatter, extinction; processing algorithms; detectors).
- The tasks will be initially for the EarthCare and Aeolus missions, therefore working knowledge of LIDAR technology is a major asset.
- Since Aeolus is in orbit, hands-on experience of in-flight performance
verification is an asset. - Good knowledge of computer environment and languages (Linux, GNU compilers, Matlab, IDL, scripting such as python, shell scripts, perl…).
- Affinity with numerical weather prediction is an advantage.
- Fluent in the English language (spoken and written); knowledge of other languages is an asset.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule.
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.
- 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 23 March 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting EOP-137 as reference.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 26 March 2021, 13.00 hours.
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