About this job

ESA is looking for an Earth Observation Data Processing Engineer.
Description

Earth Observation Data Processing Engineer in the Copernicus Ground Segment Operations Management Section, Copernicus Ground Segment and Data Management Division, Earth Observation Mission Management and Ground Segment Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

The Copernicus Ground Segment is implemented on a service-based architecture making use of cloud technology to optimise the scalability and performance of the CSC operations.

The Copernicus Sentinel data processors are implemented based on algorithms specified during the pre-launch phase, consolidated and maintained as part of the operations phase.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of Copernicus and Ground Segment and Data Management Division and will be allocated the following initial duties:

• managing the procurement activities for the re-engineering and maintenance of the Copernicus Sentinel raw data and instrument corrected data processing software leading to ready-to-use cloud-optimised software packages;
• providing expertise on Copernicus Sentinel data format aimed at optimising the handling of the data in a cloud-based environment and streamlining user exploitation (e.g. data cube interfaces);
• supporting the CSC Ground Segment managers in all aspects related to their duties coordinating the specific Sentinel Ground Segment operations;
• interacting with the Copernicus Space Segment teams from the early phases of the HPCM and NG space segment activities to prepare the operational implementation of the future HPCM & NG processing software;
• contributing to the HPCM & NG Space Segment implementation reviews and to the preparation of the integration of HPMC & NG missions in the CSC Ground Segment operations framework;
• managing the procurement activities for the implementation of the HPCM & NG cloud-optimised operational data processing software.

Profile

Technical competencies

Good knowledge of Earth Observation data formatting in particular for the Sentinels Data
Good knowledge in software development on a cloud based environment
Good knowledge in Earth Observation data handling
Experience in Scientific (e.g. EO) software development

Education
You should have a Master’s degree in physics, engineering or Earth sciences with particular emphasis on data processing.

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The closing date for applications is 18 December 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia and Slovenia.

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/