As support to a European space company we are looking for a
Meteorological Product Software Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite
data, images and products for its users. You will be working onsite as a member of the
Integration Section. Your tasks will include:

• Design, implementation and validation of new algorithms and Day-2 Product Processors;
• Analysis of significant product change proposals;
• Documentation of changes related to product updates;
• Preparation of technical notes on product implementation issues;
• Maintenance and update of product generation monitoring software;
• Support to the validation of meteorological products during commissioning and routine operations;
• Investigation and resolution of product processing anomalies.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in computer science, physics or in an equivalent field;
• Several years of professional experience in operational processing of satellite or meteorological data;
• Good knowledge of
  • The development of operational software using Fortran and/or C and preferably C++ in a UNIX environment;
  • Validation of meteorological products;
  • Configuration control of software and data;
  • Implementation of scientific algorithms from a given specification;
• Knowledge of mathematical modeling and scientific computing, operational environments, visualization/prototyping tools such as IDL or Matlab as well as radiative transfer models and Optimal Estimation Methods for remote sensing advantageous;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 13th October 2011

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.