Remote Sensing Scientist – Radiometric Calibration Expert

TN Germany; Darmstadt; Remote; EUR 7.000 - 108.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in remote sensing seeks a Remote Sensing Scientist – Radiometric Calibration Expert in Darmstadt. The role involves developing and maintaining calibration methods for EUMETSAT satellites, requiring expertise in optical remote sensing and programming skills. Candidates must be proficient in English and have a background in remote sensing or meteorology.

Leistungen

Attractive benefits

Qualifikationen

• In-depth knowledge of the physics of optical remote sensing.
• Knowledge of vicarious radiometric calibration and inter-calibration techniques.

Aufgaben

• Acquire and maintain understanding of satellite systems and their calibration.
• Provide calibration expertise and troubleshoot inconsistencies.
• Support scientific development and operational implementation of calibration methods.

Kenntnisse

Optical Remote Sensing

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Python

Ausbildung

University degree in remote sensing

University degree in meteorology

Tools

C++

Java

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Remote Sensing Scientist – Radiometric Calibration Expert, Darmstadt

Client: EUMETSAT

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 20c91c2b0e36

Job Views: 2

Posted: 11.05.2025

Expiry Date: 25.06.2025

Job Description:

VN 25/30 Remote Sensing Scientist – Radiometric Calibration Expert

The Remote Sensing and Products (RSP) Division provides the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain, and evolve operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third-party missions, such as Copernicus Sentinel-3, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT satellite programmes.

Within the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration Competence Area (INRC CA) of the RSP division, the Remote Sensing Scientist – radiometric calibration expert is responsible for, and contributes to, scientific support, prototyping, developing, and maintaining vicarious calibration and inter-calibration methods to address Level-1 radiometric calibration needs for EUMETSAT imaging instruments.

Duties:

• Acquire and maintain an in-depth understanding of the imagers, polarimeters, and imaging spectrometers of current (EPS, MSG, MTG-I, Sentinel-3) and future (MTG-S, EPS-SG, CO2M) satellite systems and of their Level-1 processing and radiometric performances;
• Provide calibration expertise to establish the calibration performance, identify anomalies or inconsistencies in the Level-1 radiometric calibration chain, and work with instrument and processing experts to troubleshoot, determine root causes, and develop solutions;
• Support the maintenance and monitoring of the current EUMETSAT in-house calibration tools;
• Support scientific development, prototyping, and operational implementation of vicarious and inter-calibration methods for optical imaging sensors, from UV to thermal infrared;
• Initiate, manage, and exploit internal and external studies on the extension of relevant calibration and inter-calibration methods and activities;
• Support activities with international research working groups (e.g., GSICS) in developing common methods of satellite inter-calibration and vicarious calibration.

Qualifications:

University degree in remote sensing, meteorology, or equivalent

Languages:

Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

Deadline:

27 May

Skills and Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of the physics of optical remote sensing;
• Knowledge of vicarious radiometric calibration and inter-calibration techniques is considered a strong asset;
• Experience working with optical imaging instruments Level-1 products, in development or operational phase;
• Proven experience in developing scientific application software using Python; familiarity with databases and languages like C++ and Java is an advantage;
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and presentation skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and a successful track record in team and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Employment Conditions:

The initial contract is for 4 years, with subsequent 5-year contracts based on performance and organizational needs. There is no limit to follow-up contracts until retirement age (63). The position is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales, with a minimum basic salary of EURO7,000/month (net, excluding pension and insurances), negotiable based on skills and experience. EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Salary details are available on the EUMETSAT website.

EUMETSAT is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Please note: Only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply, and recruitment is based on qualifications, considering the international character of EUMETSAT.