Earth Observation Information Consultant in Darmstadt, Germany

 HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.

Do you want to be part of the space future?

As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an

Earth Observation Information Consultant

Activities:

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working on-site as a member of the User Service Division Team. Tasks will include:

• Creations of a wide range of web content including static content items, feature stories, case studies and imagery/graphics;

• Maintain and update the “Online Training Library and “Topical Imagery”;

• Review and update the scientific content;

• Initiate and create regular feature stories;

• Support the Training Officers in the generation of meteorological training material;

• Support preparation/review of text for brochures, e.g. Image, Annual Report.

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in remote sensing or in a related discipline;

• Excellent writing/editing skills and experience in multimedia publishing for the Web;

• Ability to translate technical and scientific documentation into user information;

• A good knowledge of MS Office, web publishing and Internet applications;

• High-level of autonomy in working arrangements and excellent attention to detail;

• Ability to apply initiative and creativity in the execution of tasks;

• Meteorological and earth observation products and related services;

• Fluency in English is mandatory, some knowledge of French would be an asset.

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Starting date: January 2011

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

You are welcome to send an English CV via Email before 5th November 2010 to:

Mrs. Kirsten Gibbs, HE Space Operations GmbH, Email: kgibbs@hespace.com, Tel. +49-421-4304230 or apply online.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.