Instrument Engineer Location: Frascati, ItalyWe are looking for an Instrument Engineer to join an international team supporting ground segment engineering activities for a long-term project in the space sector.Role and Responsibilities:The selected candidate will support the Data Quality Manager, focusing on Thermal Infrared Instrument Performance, Operational Processors, and Calibration. The role will cover phases C/D to E1, with potential involvement in phase E2.Key responsibilities include:Supporting data quality management and operational processor monitoring.Reviewing Level 1 and Level 2 processor performance and documentation.Defining cross-verification tests and analyzing results for prototype and operational processors.Integrating operational processors into the Processing Facility/Collaborative Platform.Supporting ground segment validation activities and reviewing technical documentation.Participating in coordination meetings and mission advisory groups.Assisting with pre-launch preparations, testing, and commissioning phase activities.Required Skills and Experience:Master’s degree or equivalent in Space Engineering, Remote Sensing, or Earth Observation.Experience with Thermal Infrared Instruments.Knowledge of instrument and data monitoring, data quality control, and calibration.Experience in developing or reviewing Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBD).Background in operational processor development.Fluent in English (written and spoken).Strong analytical and technical writing skills.Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.Preferred Skills:Familiarity with ESA Earth Explorers missions and related PDGS processes.Experience in Earth Observation applications.Programming skills for tool development related to testing and validation.Knowledge of containerization technologies and virtual environments.Understanding of ECSS standards and configuration control management.Knowledge of SAR and/or Hyperspectral instruments.The world needs youAGAP2 è un equal opportunities employer: crediamo che tutte le forme di diversità siano fonte di arricchimento reciproco. Ci impegniamo a garantire un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo, nel quale ogni singola risorsa possa apportare un valore unico alla nostra realtà. Pertanto, accogliamo candidature senza distinzione di età, genere, nazionalità, disabilità, orientamento sessuale, religione o stato civile. Inoltre, teniamo fede ai nostri impegni prestando attenzione alle risorse appartenenti alle categorie protette ai sensi degli articoli 1 e 18 della Legge 68/99.I dati personali saranno trattati in conformità alle disposizioni contenute nel regolamento UE 2016/679.