Passive Microwave Imaging Specialist [26185]
Core
Scientific development, calibration, and validation of passive microwave and sub-millimetre radiometer missions (MWI, ICI, CIMR) onboard Metop-SGB and future satellites.
Role type
Senior IC remote sensing scientist/engineer (passive microwave)
Builds
Level 1B and Level 2 satellite data products and operational processors
Domain
Space data engineering + remote sensing (passive microwave radiometry)
Required skills
Python, Linux/Unix, scientific software development, calibration and validation of satellite data, data processing (Level 1/2), technical documentation
Preferred skills
C/C++, Fortran, JAVA, MATLAB, microwave radiative transfer models, numerical weather prediction data, software testing (unit/acceptance/system/integration)
Technologies
Python, Linux, Unix, C, C++, Fortran, JAVA, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain tools for calibration and validation of Level 1B and Level 2 PMW products; Generate and maintain test and auxiliary data sets; Support operational implementation and evolution of processors; Inter-compare prototype and operational results; Monitor product quality and report anomalies; Update design and processing documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
