Beschreibung
This position, based near Frankfurt in Germany, calls for knowledge of remote sensing satellite instrument data processing. The role involves instrument data processing for currently operational satellites together with development for a future satellite programme.
The key elements of experience sought are:-
- At least 3 years experience of Real Time acquisition and processing of image and/or sounder, remotely sensed, data
- Knowledge of Image Navigation and Registration (INR), radiometric correction and calibration algorithms
- Specification, prototyping and validation of remote sensing data processing systems
- Algorithm software development using C++ and/or C
Knowledge of some of the following would be advantageous:-
- Unix and IDL
- Imaging and/or sounding instrumentation
- Spacecraft and/or ground segment operations
- Attitude and orbit determination techniques for geostationary spacecraft
Candidates should possess a University degree or equivalent. Fluency in English is essential and a working knowledge of French advantageous. This is a freelance contract assignment starting in January 2013 for a duration of three years. Two extension options, each of one year, are probable.
Pactum have supplied professional recruitment services to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe since 1988. We operate as a group of practices focussed onto specific markets and have been successfully recruiting for the Space sector since 2002
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