CareerPlan

Remote Sensing Scientific and Technical Support - Passive Microwave Imaging Specialist (m/f/d) [26185]

Darmstadt, Hessen, DEFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Scientific and technical support for the development, calibration, validation, and operational implementation of passive microwave and sub-millimetre radiometer data products for satellite missions (MWI, ICI, CIMR).

Role type

Senior IC remote sensing scientist/engineer (passive microwave imaging)

Builds

Level 1 and Level 2 satellite data products, calibration/validation tools, and quality monitoring reports

Domain

Space data engineering / Remote sensing / Passive microwave radiometry

Required skills

Python, Linux/Unix, scientific software development, configuration management, data processing (Level 1/2), technical documentation

Preferred skills

C/C++, Fortran, JAVA, MATLAB, microwave radiative transfer models, numerical weather prediction data, satellite data quality control, software testing

Technologies

Python, Linux, Unix, MATLAB, C/C++, Fortran, JAVA

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Level 1/2 product generation functions; execute calibration and validation activities; generate test and auxiliary data sets; support operational implementation and evolution of processors; inter-compare prototype and operational results; support satellite missions with external agencies; perform data analysis and quality monitoring reports; report and track product anomalies; update technical documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC