R&D Professional ´System Engineer´

VITO NV

Belgium

Description

You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team active in the design and development

of innovative earth observation systems (small satellite and UAV based). You will be

involved in one or more of the following activities:

Definition and conceptual design of multi/hyperspectral optical instruments based on

state-of-the-art technologies, matching the mission and system requirements to the

end-user application requirements.

Specification/development of image processing modules and chains for radiometric and

geometric correction, projection, atmospheric correction, and Level3 added value

products.

Radiometric/Geometric onground and vicarious sensor calibration and validation

methods.

End-to-end system performance studies to assess the feasibility of new instrument

concepts for applications in the field of vegetation, agriculture, environmental and

disaster monitoring.

Contribution to proposal writing and project reporting in national and international R&D

projects (ESA, FP7, …).

Requirements

The expert has a Bachelor or Master degree and in depth knowledge and proven record

in multiple topics.

The expert should be able to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively in English:

knowledge of Dutch, French is an asset. He/she should be open-minded, team-oriented

and solution oriented.

Knowledge of remote sensing instrument technologies, calibration/validation,

processing and applications, both on a theoretical and a practical level.

Practical programming skills are required, skilled in one or more of the following

programming languages: C/C++, Java, Matlab, IDL, …

More information and applications

We offer you a position in an eminent client-oriented organization, in the area of innovative

technology research and science-backed consulting.

The opportunity to contribute to putting Flanders on the international map as active

knowledge region and thus contribute to sustainable development.

An interesting salary package complete with extralegal benefits.

Please apply online at www.vito.be