Job Description

• To implement, manage and monitor earth observation systems, encompassing the design of EO systems architecture, ingestion, processing, archiving and dissemination of products for existing and new satellite sensors received.

• Oversee the transfer (data management) of old archive data to new archiving systems and availability of processing systems/products.
• Oversee the dry run of systems and onsite acceptance systems testing with international and local suppliers
• Perform technical tasks, such as software development, systems integration, systems administration, testing, etc. where needed to implement, integrate, automate, or improve Earth observation data systems.
• Establish appropriate processes and practices and ensure that these are implemented to create an enabling and supportive for technical growth, reliability, communication, and quality of services
• Define and document options for future system architectures as input and to enable the roll out of the Data Systems strategy and plan.
• Consult with the business to discuss the Directorate's needs, conduct research on best technologies and set up systems to deliver on requirements
• Keep abreast of relevant technology by networking and participating at technical conference, webinars and workshops
• Operate within the framework of applicable industry regulations and best practices
• Manage the project close-out process and produce final project report, reviewing strategic project and lessons learnt
• Identify strategic projects based on strategic priorities, objectives and action plans for existing and new satellite sensors other programmes.
• Provide input into and manage maintenance and operational contracts with local and international suppliers, pertaining to technical requirements, budgeting, costing, risk analysis and management, scheduling, and maintenance levels
• Develop business case to determine feasibility, associated costs, risks and user requirements
• Prepare and track project plan to map out project activities, resource planning, costs, and associated risks
• Execute strategic projects to ensure adherence to project plan and timeframes
• Participate in new sensor evaluations to establish / recommend the EO sensor portfolio for national and regional requirements
• Monitor compliance to contract and systems integration processes
• Develop and monitor adherence to data ingestion and production standard operating procedures
• Provide feedback on quality of passes received
• Lead formal systems engineering and project management processes.
• Project Engineering, Integration and Upgrade of Earth Observation Systems

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Electronics or Aerospace (NQF Level 9)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Systems Engineering and technology management
• Minimum 5 years' experience in software development and systems integration
• Relevant skills and knowledge of Amazon Web Services or equivalent cloud solution architecture.
• Experience building and maintaining big data pipelines including open data licensing, metadata, and other standards such as CEOS specifications for analysis ready data.
• Ability to epitomise positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Experience working with scientific specialists and Earth observation data.
• Open-source software development practices.
• Ability to communicate complex systems in simpler terms with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with infrastructure and data processing partners.
• Experience working in diverse and inclusive teams.
• Systems and software modelling tools / languages, i.e., UML, SysML, LML
• Standardized architecture definition and documentation approaches, i.e., ISO/IEC 42010, SEI Views and Beyond, DoDAF, TOGAF, etc.
• Holistic view of Business, Satellite Systems, Operations, Market, and other Ground stations
• Information Technologies, Computers and networks, internet, product delivery mechanisms
• Database Management and Storage technologies
• EO Ingest, Archive and Catalogue Systems
• EO Processing Systems, GIS
• SLA and maintenance management, risk assessment and systems analysis
• Systems requirement identification, systems specification, verification and validation, product life cycle and project management.

Dalitso Holdings