Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Wave Interaction and Propagation Section covers the understanding of the behaviour of electromagnetic waves (from a few megahertz to optical wavelengths) in a variety of media – both natural and man-made – and environmental conditions, as well as on the application of this understanding to the development and exploitation of space systems. The section performs modelling, data analysis and algorithmic development, and undertakes experimental validation of models and algorithms. It contributes to the end-to-end performance assessment of space missions.
More specifically:
- Wave propagation relevant to space communications, navigation and remote sensing;
- Wave interaction for active, passive and combined remote sensing of ocean, land and atmosphere of the Earth and other planets;
- In-situ characterization of the interaction/propagation environment;
- Data processing and data science techniques, simulation and performance evaluation tools.
For what concerns:
- Modelling and experimental validation;
- Associated processing, mitigation, retrieval, correction and calibration algorithms for product generation. For remote sensing this includes algorithmic developments relevant to Lvl1 and Lvl2 ground processing;
- For remote sensing, design and validation of on-board processing functions/algorithms for payload data products, image processing and optical payload data compression;
- Related end-to-end performance assessment, including contribution to product quality monitoring and improvement.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
As part of the Wave Interaction and Propagation Section, you will contribute to consolidating the modelling, processing and performance assessment of optically based remote sensing or telecom missions.
Examples of fields of investigation for this Traineeship include:
- Developing a software tool allowing to trace, compute and assess the impact of uncertainties of Level 1b data products (calibrated physical observations) acquired by hyperspectral imagers used in Earth Observation (such as the upcoming CHIME mission);
- Supporting the exploitation of airborne measurement campaigns involving hyperspectral imagers for the understanding of the performance of Level 2 (retrieved environment variables) data processing algorithms and for their potential improvement;
- Supporting the validation of an Image Simulator for Earth Observation Optical sensors which aims at simulating representative image products in early phases of future Earth Observation missions as well as in development phases of current Earth Observation missions. Operate this simulator for a specific mission use case;
- Modelling the propagation characteristics of optical communication systems with a focus on optical atmospheric turbulence.
You will be offered a task along the lines of those listed above. Your background will be duly considered when assigning the task. The nature of the work can be adapted to your skills but will typically involve some model development combined with the analysis of datasets (Earth observation, propagation, outputs of existing simulation or data processing software). Activities will also typically involve some prototype software development (physical simulation, post processing, …)
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
You should have just completed or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in a relevant scientific/engineering discipline such as optics, wave propagation or remote sensing.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
Software programming experience will be considered an asset.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
During the interview motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information on the Young Graduate Programme please visit: Young Graduate Programme and FAQ Young Graduate Programme
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email [email protected].
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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