Image Quality Engineer

Rocket Lab; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rocket Lab is seeking an Image Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality satellite data for their innovative satellite projects. This role involves defining calibration and validation plans, leading quality assurance processes, and supporting customers throughout project phases. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and at least 3 years of experience in the space industry.

Prestations

Fast-paced culture with clear objectives

Opportunities for personal growth

Tough engineering challenges & R&D

Educational programs with space experts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in the space industry on satellite imagery ground segments.
• Technical expertise in optical sensors and image quality performance.
• Excellent English speaking/writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Ensure satellite data quality and validation during various project phases.
• Lead data calibration and validation activities during commissioning.
• Set up processes for continuous monitoring of data quality.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Formation

MSc degree in physics, aerospace engineering, geospatial information systems or equivalent

Description du poste

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it`s a mission

  We are making space universally accessible and redefining the possible

• We get things done

  We take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference

• We are fearless

  Transpаrancy is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on

• We learn from our mistakes

  We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves

What is the role?

As an Image Quality Engineer at EnduroSat, your responsibility is to ensure that satellite data downloaded from satellites designed and developed by EnduroSat are at the right level of quality.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting Remote Sensing constellation projects in EnduroSat, from the business development phase until the operational data acquisition phase:
  • In the business development and design phase, your job will be to ensure that customer data quality requirements are well understood and that the proposed design will meet these requirements.
  • In the development phase, you will define a project data calibration and validation plan, and you will be responsible for the execution of this plan once approved, under the leadership of the project manager.
  • At the end of the development phase, you will demonstrate to the customer that the desired data quality will be achieved. You will also lead the data calibration and validation activities during the in-orbit commissioning of new satellites.
  • In the operational phase, you will set up the processes where data quality is constantly monitored and verified.
• You will participate in customer support activities regarding data quality and will also be required to attend some conferences and events.

What do we look for?

• MSc degree in physics, aerospace engineering, geospatial information systems, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience in the space industry on satellite imagery ground segments.
• Technical expertise in optical sensors, image quality performance, and associated analysis tools.
• Technical expertise in optical sensor geometric and radiometric data quality analysis, orthorectification, and atmospheric correction.
• Excellent English speaking/writing skills.
• Citizen of a member state of the European Union.

How to Stand Out:

• Ph.D. in Space Optics or equivalent
• Experience with European satellite imagery providers and/or consumers
• Extensive network within the satellite remote sensing industry.
• Technical experience/skills with embedded systems
• Technical experience/skills in developing satellite imagery applications
• Interested in training others.

Personal skills

• Demonstrates authority in its area of technical competencies. Willingness to maintain the highest level of expertise.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well-defined quarterly based objectives, that allow us to fast track the progression of our work and improve as we go

• Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D

  You will be able to work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, while mentored by world-recognized space experts

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth by navigating through our career progression framework and educational programs

• Chance to join our space educational program

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset with our hands-on educational program
  
  At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, this position is suitable for people with disabilities in accordance with the People with Disabilities National Regulation Act, ensuring accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.