Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an Earth Observation Information Consultant

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working on-site as a member of the User Service Division Team. Tasks will include:

• Creations of a wide range of web content including static content items, feature stories, case studies and imagery/graphics;
• Maintain and update the “Online Training Library and “Topical Imagery”;
• Review and update the scientific content;
• Initiate and create regular feature stories;
• Support the Training Officers in the generation of meteorological training material;
• Support preparation/review of text for brochures, e.g. Image, Annual Report.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in earth observation or in a related discipline;
• Excellent writing/editing skills and experience in multimedia publishing for the Web;
• Ability to translate technical and scientific documentation into user information;
• A good knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications;
• Graphical design packages e.g. Adobe Creative Suite;
• Video formats (e.g. MP4, AVI, GIF);
• Meteorological and EO image formats (BUFR, GRIB, netCDF, HDF, GEOTIFF);
• (D/X)HTML, XML/XSL, CSS, Adobe Flash, JavaScript;
• Fluency in English is mandatory, some knowledge of French would be an asset.

Starting date: October 2010

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.