SAR Processing Engineer (24-21-006)

About Solenix and our qualities

Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA, EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies.

Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions.

Why should you apply?

  • Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere.
  • You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and varied team events.
  • Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches.
  • You can look forward to benefits like: hybrid-work concepts, training opportunities, unique community spirit, company events, social clubs, retirement, and health insurance. If you want to know more then go to: www.solenix.ch/career.

Job Description

You will have the opportunity to support the ESA Data Quality Manager, covering aspects related to Instrument Performance, Operational Processors and Calibration, up to Phase E2.

Activities and tasks The scope of work will include:

  • Support and assistance to the Data Quality Manager, PDGS Manager and Mission Project
  • Planning and preparation of documentation related to data quality activities (including processor maintenance and evolution, as well as product monitoring)
  • Support to the integration of L1 and higher-level processors (in a cloud-based platform)
  • Support for the testing and acceptance of data processors/products and related CalVal and data quality tools
  • Support to management of review item discrepancies, system or software problem reports and actions linked to processor/tools development, testing and acceptance activities
  • Support to Test Data Set definition and generation
  • Review of technical, scientific and managerial documentation
  • Support to management and execution of PDGS integration, testing and overall Ground Segment Validation activities
  • Participation to Ground Segment Reviews and PDGS reviews
  • Support to Commissioning Phase activities
  • Support to anomaly investigation either on instrument settings or calibration processors
  • Generation of technical notes, whenever needed during the relevant project phases
  • Participation and support to Mission Advisory Groups and Quality Working Groups
  • Ad-hoc development of tools in support of the mentioned tasks.

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

  • University Master’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation
  • Good understanding and background in geophysical sciences and/or specific on SAR processing and applications (e.g. SAR polarimetry, polarimetric interferometry)
  • Experience in operational processors development and algorithms definition (ATBD)
  • Experience in instrument performance monitoring and data quality control
  • Experience in calibration activities
  • Fluent English language (oral and written)
  • Autonomy in writing technical notes, specifications and reports
  • Good inter-personal skills and team spirit.

The following skills are highly desirable:

  • You have a good knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions, and processes related to their PDGS development
  • You have a good understanding and background of Earth Observation applications
  • You possess programming skills to develop tools for the accomplishment of the engineering, testing and validation activities
  • You possess a sound knowledge of containerisation technologies and virtual environment
  • You have knowledge of the ECSS standards and documentation and configuration control management techniques.

Work Location: Frascati, Italy

Work Permit

Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-mentioned work location. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2024

Start of Work: 01.01.2025

Grow with us and become part of Solenix. We look forward to welcoming you. Make the change and apply now!

Important Notes

Before applying to this position, please read the page How to Apply.
Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-mentioned work location.
Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.

Job Application

Please send your applications electronically to career@solenix.ch before the application deadline 15 January 2025.