Level 1 Mission Performance Evaluation Engineer

We are looking for a ​Level 1 Mission Performance Evaluation Engineer​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.  

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Contribute to the overall specification of the E2E Mission Performance Simulator chain (from Scene Generation up to Level-2); 

• Monitor the development of the Instrument Simulator Software developed through an ESA contract with industry; 

• Monitor the development of the Level 1 Prototype Processor Software developed through an ESA contract with industry; 

• Support the development of scientific components (Scene Generator, Level 2 Prototype Processor Software) developed through a contract with industry and scientific institution; 

• Monitor the development and integration of the overall E2E Mission Performance Simulator chain and its components; 

• Review the Level-1 and Instrument Simulator algorithms, software code and input/output interfaces; 

• Review the Level-2 input/output interfaces, in particular with respect to Level-1; 

• Ensure that the E2E Mission Performance Simulator chain and its components and algorithms meet the required functionality and performance, taking into account system, instrument, geophysical model and calibration/validation facility aspects;  

• Install, maintain and operate an up-to-date copy of the E2E Mission Performance Simulator software at ESTEC; 

• Administer the internal ESA software problems list and ensure correct iteration with the implementors; 

• Analyse impacts on the mission performance resulting from deviations during the development programme; 

• Ensure the proper verification and validation methods are proposed and implemented; 

• Support Test Data production and verification;  

• Support the analysis of the data collected during on-ground and in-orbit calibration and characterisation campaigns; 

• Develop any needed software tools to support all the mentioned activities; 

• Provide necessary inputs for the relevant internal and external meetings. 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science; 

• At least 10 years of relevant experience; 

• Background covering the various remote sensing technologies i.e. passive (imagers, radiometers etc.) and active (radar, laser etc.); 

• Experience in software development environments; 

• Experience in Earth Observation ground processing chains; 

• Experience in data analysis; 

• Working knowledge of remote sensing instrument techniques;  

• Working knowledge of complex systems modelling and simulation; 

• Experience of interacting with other stakeholders (engineers, scientists); 

• A good level of autonomy and organisational skills. 

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;  

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.