EO Radar Altimetry Science Specialist

2 settimane fa

Frascati, Lazio, Italia Serco Group plc A tempo pieno
EO Radar Altimetry Science Specialist (ESA-ESRIN)Job Introduction

Serco is a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years' experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer's space missions.

Dedicated to the European Space Agency's Earth-observing activities, ESA-ESRIN is the European centre of excellence for exploitation of Earth observation missions. The mission and payload operations of ESA's Earth observation satellites are managed here, and ESRIN is the primary source for the acquisition, distribution, and exploitation of data from these and other non-ESA satellites.

We are currently seeking a EO Radar Altimetry Science Specialist to join our team in Frascati, Italy. As a valued member of our diverse team, you will be involved in supporting the Agency to monitor projects related to Radar Altimetry and to further stimulate the exploitation of ESA EO missions for Science and Applications covering a variety of studies such as the Cryosphere, Oceanography, Continental Hydrology, and Climate Change. With CryoSat-2, Sentinel-3, Sentinel-6 and SWOT altimetry missions currently flying, and SAR and FF-SAR processing schemes available, microwave altimetry sensors will play a leading role in future EO activities, Fos project, ensuring its seamless operation.

Role Responsibility

As EO Radar Altimetry Science Specialist you will be responsible for:

  • Support to definition of requirements for planning & validation activities, products, software and tools.
  • Support to algorithmic development and validation.
  • Support to data analysis.
  • Participation to project reviews & meetings.
  • Review of project software, data & documentation during various project phases, raising RIDS and SPRs on deliverables.
  • Tracking of actions, RIDS and SPRs to ensure their resolution.
  • Generation of technical notes to support projects.
  • Support the organisation of Workshops & Conferences.
Successful Candidate
  • University Degree in EO-related disciplines, Radar Engineering and physics
  • Experience in products and algorithms development
  • Experience in Cryosphere research
  • Testing and validation experience
  • Python, MATLAB, R, ESA BRAT Toolbox
  • A broad understanding of sensors on board ESA EO Missions, their geophysical products' content and their applications, as well as a good understanding of Radar & Laser Altimetry sensors and products is an asset. The focus is on SAR & FF-SAR Altimetry.
  • Cloud computing and data analysis competences (eg. AI) would be beneficial, as well as experience in project management

Applicants should cover the following essentials:

  • Relevant experience in similar tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
  • Pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to plan and report
  • Good team working skills
Package Description

Joining Serco Italy's amazing team offers:

  • Great career opportunities in the Space industry
  • International environment
  • Possible hybrid work
About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You'll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You'll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

  • Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
  • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
  • Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization.

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