Scientific Multi-Mission Validation Engineer (m/f/d)_Ref.No. 25_82067

Terma A/S; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A high-tech solutions company is looking for a Scientific Multi-Mission Validation Engineer in Darmstadt, Germany. Candidates should have a university degree in a relevant field, fluency in English, and experience in scientific analysis and ground-based measurements. The role involves preparing and validating atmospheric data for Copernicus missions, ensuring high-quality retrievals, and contributing to the long-term validation of atmospheric products.

Leistungen

Great opportunities for training and personal development

International working atmosphere

Attractive salary package with extra benefits

Qualifikationen

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in scientific analysis, especially on remote sensing of atmosphere.
• Long-term experience in ground-based retrieval of atmospheric parameters.
• Significant experience with development and maintenance of ground-based instruments.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and validate S4, S5, and CO2M missions using ground-based air quality data.
• Support retrieval consolidation to meet performance requirements.
• Develop synergistic processing algorithms for multi-platform sites.
• Provide ongoing support for long-term validation of S4, S5, and CO2M.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Retrieval of atmospheric parameters

Scientific analysis

Ground-based measurement

Scientific software development

Radiative transfer knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in a relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are recruiting experienced Scientific Multi-Mission Validation Engineers to be part of our team that will contribute to EUMETSAT’s activities dedicated to the validation of atmospheric composition products, in Darmstadt, Germany.

Your support shall leverage existing and acquired scientific knowledge on ground-based measurements, as well as knowledge on retrievals, relevant for the provision of fiducial reference measurements for the EUMETSAT atmospheric composition products.

The activities are associated to Copernicus service to provide Fiducial Reference Measurements (FRMs) covering urban areas within the Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean region. This region is of importance to assess the impact on urban air quality of biomass burning smoke and Saharan dust. This is crucial for the Cal/Val activities of the Copernicus products and missions related to air quality and operated by EUMETSAT, principally the Sentinel-3, -4, -5 and CO2M atmospheric products.

Your support will focus on the provision of reliable trace gases (e.g. O3, NO2, CH4, CO, SO2, CO2) and aerosol data in FRMs from urban supersites, i.e. providing remote sensing (e.g. LIDAR and passive spectrometers) combined with in situ measurements and covering the satellite spatial coverage.

Responsibilities

The activities of the service are as follows:

1. Preparation of S4-S5-CO2M validation based on S3, GOME-2, IASI and Microcarb proof-of-concept:

• Prepare and validate the S4, S5, and CO2M missions using ground based air quality data from urban areas, integrating them into EUMETSAT’s Cal/Val activities.
• Validate atmospheric trace gases (e.g., O3, NO2, CH4, CO, SO2, CO2, HCHO) and aerosol parameters, utilizing data from EUMETSAT’s Atmospheric Composition missions.
• Contribute to the planning, preparation, and long-term adaptation of validation tools, and demonstrate proof-of-concept for S4-S5-CO2M validation using existing S3, GOME-2, IASI, and MicroCarb data.

1. Retrieval consolidation to support S4-S5-CO2M validation:

• Provide continuous support for ground-based measurements (e.g. data access point and data preparation tools) at multiplatform urban sites, consolidating retrievals to meet performance requirements and ensure a consistent list of operational Level-2 data at each site.

Synergy product considering the other ground-based instruments:

• Develop synergistic processing algorithms that fully utilize the presence of other instruments at multi-platform sites.

Modelling:

• Propose a chemical transport model to provide high-resolution analysis of gaseous components, supporting observation collection between sites and satellites, and GEO-LEO collocation for S4-S5 cross-validation. Assess retrieval product quality during aerosol events (e.g., Saharan dust, biomass smoke) and incorporate backward trajectory modelling for proposed sites.

Support long-term validation of S4, S5 and CO2M:

• Provide ongoing support for the long-term validation of S4, S5, and CO2M, including maintenance, development, testing, and implementation of instrument evolution tasks to meet EUMETSAT’s validation requirements.

The Copernicus scientific support shall contribute to EUMETSAT atmospheric composition Cal/Val activities.

Qualifications & Competencies

We are seeking candidates who can match as many of the following skills as possible:

• A university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is required.
• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge on the retrieval of atmospheric parameters
• Experience in scientific analysis, especially on remote sensing of atmosphere
• Broad range of skills associated with product science, ground-based measurement, and scientific software development
• Long-term and proven experiences in the ground–based retrieval of atmospheric parameters as well as remote sensing data from satellite
• Significant experience with the development, and maintenance of an operations of ground based (remote sensing) instruments, facilities and instrument networks as used in satellite product Cal/Val
• Excellent knowledge of radiative transfer in the atmosphere and atmospheric products
• Advanced knowledge on the retrieval of atmospheric parameters as well as instrumental retrieval error sources
• Experience with the development of modular, clearly readable and adaptable scientific software is required, including the configuration control of the developed codes
• Communication skills, especially through scientific peer-review papers, international working groups and workshops related to the retrieval of atmospheric parameters
• Excellent skills in writing and editing of scientific and technical documentation

This is a full-time position to be located at Terma in Darmstadt, Germany, with the expected start date to be discussed.

What can Terma offer

At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company:

• Great opportunities for training and personal development
• Challenges in advanced technical environment
• International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere
• An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits
• Highly competitive salary
• Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer.

Additional information

For further information, please contact Mrs. Liliane Bromberg Carvalho #LI-LI by telephone [[phone]] or by email [[e-mail]].

To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with a Cover Letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe.

Terma
The high-tech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S.

The Space Business Area contributes with mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of in-orbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania and the UK.

Application deadline:
As soon as possible