Altimetry Data Quality Engineer

4 settimane fa

Frascati, Lazio, Italia ESA A tempo pieno

Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

Description

Altimetry Data Quality Engineer in the Sensor Performance, Products and Algorithms Section, ESA Earth Observation Mission Management and Product Quality Division, Mission Management and Ground Segment Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

You will contribute to the overall quality of the sensor data products provided by ESA in the altimetry domain, with an initial emphasis on the cryosphere and hydrology products of the Sentinel-3 and CRISTAL altimetry missions.

You will also provide product quality and Cal/Val support for the other ESA Earth Observation (EO) missions and data, specifically in relation to challenges in calibration, validation, data processing and product evolutions.

You will report to the Head of the Sensor Performance, Products and Algorithms Section.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • supporting the quality, calibration and validation activities related to Sentinel-3 and CRISTAL altimetry missions, including the radar altimetry payload with a specific focus on the hydrology (rivers and lakes) and cryosphere (sea ice and land ice) domains;
  • continuously assessing evolving user requirements regarding current and future altimetry missions (such as CryoSat and S3-NG-T) in terms of data processing, data quality, calibration and validation, exploring potential synergies with other EO missions;
  • fostering a community effort, bringing together multi-disciplinary, multi-sensory remote-sensing experts, scientists and end-users, to ensure that the most up-to-date EO retrieval techniques are integrated into open science tools and used for the generation of synergetic products;
  • contributing to multi-agency cooperation in the domain of polar and hydrology altimetry (such as with EUMETSAT, NASA and CNES);
  • managing R&D activities and ensuring that the outcomes are properly injected into an operational framework to support the preparation of future missions under ESA's responsibility, especially in the cryosphere and hydrology domains;
  • proposing innovation in the area of EO product algorithm development, calibration and validation through a collaborative framework with remote-sensing scientists in order to introduce more flexibility in ESA services to EO end-users;
  • fostering ESA's strategy and innovation in terms of algorithms, calibration, validation and product evolution, including the development and operation of related fiducial reference measurements (FRMs);
  • managing the industrial contracts related to EO sensor data quality, algorithm evolution and Cal/Val activities with an initial focus on altimetry missions;
  • supporting the Mission Managers in communication activities, contributing to the preparation of presentations and reports. Publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals is strongly encouraged.
Technical competencies
Knowledge of the scientific discipline, particularly in altimetry, data processing and calibration/validationState-of-the-art knowledge in your area of responsibility at the required levelKnowledge of the international altimetry communityExperience in managing scientific or technical teams, preferably in an international contextKnowledge of the cryosphere and/or hydrology domains would be a strong assetKnowledge of open source and open scienceSound knowledge of ESA Earth Observation programmes, the Copernicus programme and the international EO contextBehavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

A PhD or master's degree in physics, engineering or Earth sciences with a particular emphasis on data processing algorithms, calibration and validation applied to EO missions is required for this post.

Additional requirements

The following would be considered an asset:

  • At least three years of relevant professional experience

You should also have:

  • a high level of motivation and dedication, with the ability to take ownership and act proactively.
  • a proven ability to work effectively within a team and across teams in an international environment.
  • strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
  • strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing.
  • effective negotiation skills.
  • flexibility and the capacity to work on different topics.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

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.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at

Important Information and Disclaimer

In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master's degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages

Please note that applications can only be 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, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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