Copernicus Data Processing Operations Engineer 5159

The key person will support our customer during routine operations of Copernicus Sentinel Spacecraft including the operations buildup and the operations engineering and scientific activities to be undertaken as part of the routine operations of the satellite system for the Copernicus Sentinel Mission.

Tasks :

The key person(s) (Instrument Data Processing Engineer(s)) shall perform tasks related to instrument data processing in support of the Copernicus Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) during current routine operations as well as for the operations build up and the routine operations phase for the dual satellite system. The tasks cover the operation of the different data processing components which include :

1. Data ingestion processing and product distribution;
2. Data and Product analysis;
3. Operational performance monitoring and reporting including the development documentation and maintenance of the relevant tools for production statistics;
4. The testing and implementation of new products;
5. The setup, implementation and update of operational procedures and documentation;
6. Anomaly investigation;
7. First line maintenance including on-call support;
8. Coordination with external organisations and service providers;
9. Attendance at technical meetings;
10. Participation in formal reviews.

Qualifications : Profile :

Mandatory skills :

In addition to having a University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, the Key Person shall have the following mandatory skills :

• Demonstrated experience in near real-time data driven automated systems with large computer networks;
• Demonstrated experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems;
• Knowledge of development and maintenance of operational procedures and/or configuration data;
• Knowledge of scripting languages and databases (e.g. Perl, Python, shell, PostgreSQL);
• Proven experience in the integration verification and validation (IV&V) of data processing systems and/or processors including generation of test plans, test specification procedures, and test reports for end-to-end processing chains;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Ability to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner;
• High degree of working autonomy;
• Problem-solving;
• Good analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision;
• High degree of interpersonal awareness;
• Experience in working as part of a multicultural team.

Additional skills (considered as an added value) :

• Experience in validation of operational procedures;
• Demonstrated experience in operations build-up activities;
• Practical knowledge in Configuration Control;
• Knowledge in Computer systems, Network systems, and IT Security;
• Knowledge of ECSS standards;
• Experience of validating complex remote sensing data processing systems;
• Development and maintenance of operational procedures;
• Programming languages (e.g. C, C++, and IDL);
• Knowledge of spacecraft and/or ground segment operations;
• Demonstrated experience of Instrument data and product processing (Level 0 to 2) of meteorological and/or earth observation products;
• Knowledge and/or experience of quality control, calibration, and validation.

Additional Information :

Deadline to apply : As soon as possible

As an inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That’s why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

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