OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellite and Missions Department in Rome or Milano a
Calibration and Validation System Engineer (M/F) REF.CalVal_2025 OHB Italia is seeking a specialist in EO passive optical remote sensing with Calibration/Validation and development experience.
Tasks: Define the Calibration and Validation tasks, algorithms, and plan, including on-ground and in-orbit activities. Support the IRIDE EAG2 commissioning phase. Support the IRIDE EAG2 products calibration and validation. Review of customer and industry documentation during the various Project phases. Continuously assess evolving user requirements regarding the mission, in terms of data quality, calibration and validation. Propose innovation (where possible) in the area of EO product algorithm development, and for P/L calibration and validation. Support the testing, integration and validation activities. Documentation and software deliverables review and configuration control. Contribute to the coordination meetings and reviews, both internal and with external participation. Generate minutes of project-related meetings. Generate technical notes to support the projects as needed. Qualifications: University PhD or master's degree in physics, Engineering or Earth Sciences with particular emphasis on EO optical instruments, data processing algorithms, calibration and validation. Good knowledge of Opto-electronics. In-depth knowledge of Optical satellite remote sensing. Strong knowledge of image analysis, GIS technology and applications and programming. Demonstrated capabilities in EO data processing and applications (especially with Optical Multispectral and Hyperspectral payloads). Experience in development and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems. Experience in space mission, spacecraft and/or payload operations. Scientific programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, IDL). Fluent English (written and spoken). Expertise in retrieval of geophysical variables over sea and/or landmasses is an asset. Experience in big data processing, cloud computing and computer science is advantageous. Experience of in-situ data collection is advantageous. Other skills: Good documentation writing skills. Ability to manage several tasks in parallel and to prioritise. Capability to work in a team. Pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution. Job Category: Vacancies
Job Type: Full Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr