L Band Synthetic Aperture Radar Mision Expert Support Engineer

We are looking for a L‑Band Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission Expert Engineer to work at ESA ESRIN's premises in Frascati, Italy.

About the client and location

The ESA Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) is the European Space Agency's (ESA) base in Frascati, Italy. From this location ESA conducts most of their earth observation research, including data analysis and distribution for other non‑ESA satellites. This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68 / 99 ("Rules for the right to work of disabled people").

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include :

• Preparing the contractual documentation including the definition of Level –2 products, R&D studies, Cal / Val studies, Cal / Val tools definition, Fiducial Reference Measurements development.
• Supporting the definition and documentation of the Cal / Val plan.
• Taking part in the development of ground segment data processing, calibration, validation and quality control facilities.
• Preparing the end‑to‑end data quality process of mission products during its exploitation phase, including the products and processing scenario definition, the algorithm definition and evolution for Level 2 products, the calibration and the geophysical validation concept definition and evolution during the development and exploitation phases.
• Assessing the evolving user requirements regarding ROSE‑L mission in term of data quality, calibration and validation.
• Supporting the definition of synergistic approaches for the Cal / Val and the geophysical retrievals exploiting ESA missions operating in the cryosphere domain.
• Participating to Ground Segment Reviews organised either by ESA or by Industry.

Skills and experience

Mandatory Skills

• University Degree or Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering / Scientific or Earth Sciences; with particular emphasis on EO satellite, Data Processing algorithms, calibration and validation.
• Proven experience with EO satellite within institutes or industry, with a strong scientific background and experience in project management.
• Specific experience in the technical domains covered by the EO Expansion Mission missions, specifically in relation to Synthetic Aperture Radar instrument.
• Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the Earth Observation area State‑of‑the‑art knowledge in area of responsibility at required level.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the ESA missions (and instruments) and processes related to their ground segment development.
• Programming skills.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.