Instrument Engineer (Hyperspectral)

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA.
Serco Italia S.p.A. is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency.
The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including: central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Instrument Engineer (Hyperspectral) to join our team as part of the PDGS Engineering Support Service.
You will have the opportunity to support the Data Quality Manager, covering aspects related to Hyperspectral Instrument Performance, Operational Processors, and Calibration.
This role spans from phase C/D to phase E1 and possibly into phase E2, Main Responsibilities: Support and assistance to the Data Quality Manager and PDGS Manager: Processor support communication between developers, Mission project, data quality manager, PDGS manager and the DISC Reviews related to L1 and Level-2 Processors.
Planning and Preparation of documentation related to data quality activities (including processor maintenance and evolution as well as product monitoring).
The definition of the cross-verification tests and relevant result analysis for the Operational/Prototype processor(s) for Level-1 and Level 2.
Testing is considered white-box testing, i.e., an understanding of the processing algorithms and detailed working of the processors shall be acquired.
The integration of the Operational processor(s) into the Processing Facility/ Collaborative Platform, including definition of tests and corresponding results analysis.
The identification of data from the space segment level testing needed to test the PDGS and to the relevant utilisation.
Support the management and the execution of the PDGS integration, testing and Ground Segment Validation activities.
Participation to the PDGS coordination meetings, including risk management.
Participate, whenever required, to GS coordination meetings involving the Mission Project team, PDGS and FOS.
Participation to the Mission Advisory Groups/DISC review meetings.
Review of technical, scientific and managerial documentation from various sources: ESA, Industry/Developers, Mission Experts, DISC, Post Launch Support etc.
Participation to Ground Segment Reviews, PDGS reviews and DISC reviews organized either by ESA or by Industry and management.
Support to management of review item discrepancies, system or software problem reports and actions linked to processor/tools development, testing and acceptance activities related to Operational Processors/tools developed inside the DISC framework.
Generation of technical notes whenever needed during the relevant project phases.
Supporting activities related to launch preparation, launch support and commissioning phase.
Successful Candidate: The following skills and experience are mandatory: You have a University master degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation.
You have a good understanding and background in geophysical sciences and/or specific on hyperspectral instrument.
You have experience in the development and or review of ATBD.
You have experience in instrument and data monitoring.
You have experience in data quality control.
You have experience in operational processors development.
You have experience in calibration activities.
You are fluent English language (oral and written).
You are autonomous in writing technical notes, specifications and reports in English.
You have good inter-personal skills and team spirit.
The following skills would be highly desirable: You have a good knowledge of the ESA Earth Explorers missions (and instruments), 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 containerization technologies and virtual environment.
You have knowledge of the ECSS standards and documentation and configuration control management techniques On offer:  Competitive Salary.
Great career opportunities in the Space industry Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
Engaging in company events to foster team spirit.
Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
Opportunity to work in an international environment.
Relocation: Rome's central location in Italy offers excellent transportation links within the city and across the country.
The city is well-connected by a network of highways and railways, with Ciampino Airport or Fiumicino, providing convenient access to international destinations.
Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome and join Serco Italia S.p.A. DE&I: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued.
Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
About Serco: Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA.
We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face.
When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security.
We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.