Position: Remote Sensing Scientist / Altimetry
Location: Darmstadt Germany
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Competitive based on experience

Role Overview:
For our client a European leader in Satellite and Space Technology we are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to support the operations and development of ocean altimetry satellite missions within a leading space and Earth observation program. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing calibration validation and enhancement of altimeter data products supporting current and upcoming satellite missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support operational processing of altimetry data handling anomalies change requests and regression testing
• Plan and execute calibration validation and monitoring activities of altimeter products
• Prepare for and complete commissioning activities for new satellite missions
• Develop and prototype new algorithms and contribute to operational processor implementations
• Assist in the development of Ground Segment software and tools for upcoming missions
• Define requirements and improve altimetry products and data services in response to user needs
• Initiate and manage studies related to altimetry processing and calibration
• Engage with scientific and operational stakeholders including international partners
• Provide expertise for re-processing data for climate and environmental applications
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of altimeter instrument capabilities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Advanced degree in oceanography remote sensing physics meteorology or related field
• Strong scientific knowledge of ocean altimetry observations and measurement techniques
• Experience with calibration validation and data processing algorithm development
• Proficiency in UNIX environments and programming in Python and/or Matlab (C/C is a plus)
• Familiarity with wide altimetry user communities and Earth observation programs
• Excellent analytical synthesis and communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal abilities

Benefits:

• Attractive net salary comparable to the highest in the industry depending on experience
• Flexible working hours with additional flexi-leave
• Private healthcare coverage for employee and family
• Generous pension plan and social benefits
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Training and professional development support
• Relocation assistance is available where applicable. Relocation is mandatory for candidates out of commutable distance due to the specific job requirements

Sounds interesting

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Contact:
Tatjana Đukanović

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Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1