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Join the exciting space initiative, the ESCA Project, a collaboration under the auspices of ESA between Spain and Portugal, opening new frontiers of Earth observation.
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
The Atlantic Constellation is a collaborative project between Spain and Portugal, wherein the European Space Agency (ESA) is developing the Spanish Component, the ESCA project. The ESA's Earth Observation Directorate oversees this project. This role is a rare opportunity to contribute to space science and international cooperation.
Role Summary:
- Support technical team in the modelling of system such as optical and radiometric.
- Assist in the management and definition of system requirements and interfaces.
- Ensure system performance and data quality align with user requirements.
- Support internal technical reviews and verification activities for design compliance with technical requirements.
- Conduct test campaigns when necessary.
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in a relevant scientific field, with an emphasis on Remote Sensing, Physics or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience in remote sensing data processing, optical systems performance modelling and simulation.
- Knowledge in satellite systems or remote sensing instruments development and validation.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team in a multicultural environment.
ESA values diversity in its workforce and promotes an inclusive working environment, hence it welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
The Atlantic Constellation is a cooperation initiative between Spain and Portugal. As part of this effort, Spain requested the European Space Agency to develop the Spanish Component of the Atlantic Constellation, denominated ESCA project. ESA’s Earth Observation Directorate oversees the procurement activities associated to the ESCA Project until Flight Acceptance Review of the satellites constellation and its associated Ground Segment.
The role entails supporting the technical team in the definition of system mathematical models (optical, radiometric, etc.) to evaluate performance requirements verification; assisting the technical team in the definition and management of the system requirements; providing support in the definition and management of system interfaces; assisting the performance team in ensuring that system performance and data quality meets user requirements; supporting, internally to ESA, any technical reviews, ensuring the outcome of design and verification activities are compliant with the technical requirements; assisting, internally to ESA, the team in the conduct of any test campaigns when required.
Job requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant scientific degree, with strong preference to Remote Sensing, Physics or Aerospace Engineering. Familiarity with remote sensing data processing, optical systems performance modelling and simulation aspects, are considered strong assets. Knowledge of satellite systems and/or remote sensing instruments development and validation is also an asset. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
