Hyperspectral Instrument Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast-moving global company with a family feel? A job where you could have an impact?

We are looking for a Hyperspectral Instrument Engineer to work on outgoing radiation analysis in Frascati, Italy.

This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”).
Questa posizione è aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99.

Tasks and Activities

The scope of work will include:

• Engineering support to the PDGS Operational Processors Technical Officer for:
  • Preparation of the managerial documentation (e.g. implementation plan).
  • Preparation of the Operational Processors requirements documents.
  • Preparation of the contractual documentation (e.g. SoWs).
  • Management of industries in charge of Operational Processors development.
  • Coordination of reviews.
• Support to PDGS specification for the part relevant to the processing functionality (e.g. TN, product definitions).
• Support the acceptance by the PDGS Project of PDGS external CFIs.
• Review of documentation from various sources including ESA and the 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 processing functionality.
• Support to the PDGS Integration and Validation and Ground Segment Validation phases addressing for the relevant processing functionality:
  • Support the integration of the processors within processing centre.
  • Definition of integration and validation tests.
  • Run of integration and validation tests procedures.
  • Test results analysis.
  • Test reporting.
• Support for the definition and documentation of the PDGS Commissioning Implementation Plan and procedures for the relevant processing functionality.
• Support definition and review of products Quality Control and Instruments Monitoring baselines.
• Support for processing algorithms definition and reviews.
• 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.
• Ad-hoc development of tools for the accomplishment of the PDGS testing and validation.

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A university Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation.
• A good understanding of, and background in, geophysical sciences and/or specific instruments relevant to the FORUM mission (atmospheric applications and spectrometer knowledge).
• Experience in instrument and data monitoring.
• Experience in data quality control.
• Experience in calibration activities.
• Fluent English language (oral and written).
• Autonomous in writing technical notes, specifications and reports in English.
• Good inter-personal skills and team spirit.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• A good knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions (and instruments) and processes related to their PDGS development.
• Possess programming skills in order to develop tools for the accomplishment of the engineering, testing and validation activities.
• Possess a sound knowledge of containerization technologies and virtual environment.
• Knowledge of the ECSS standards and documentation and configuration control management techniques.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

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