Data Processing Systems Engineer (Based in Germany)
Key information
- Publication date:15 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Basel
EUMETSAT is Europe's meteorological satellite agency - monitoring the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We are currently looking for an experienced Data Re-processing Engineer to join our international team of young and inspiring engineers and industry professionals, tasked with driving innovation within the Space, Satellite and Earth Observation sector.
This role is rooted in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society!
The Data Processing team is composed of very skilled and talented people that are dealing with the latest technologies (current and future state of the art) applicable for data processing systems in space activities. The team will face and resolve very challenging projects where thinking out of the box is essential and bringing innovative ideas is mandatory.
You will work in an environment led by innovation and excellence. Joining EUMETSAT will give an unpaired opportunity to develop your professional path in satellite data processing.
We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented person to join our dynamic team as a key player in driving our organization's growth and success. If you are a collaborative team player with a proven track record of driving results and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Job description:
What you'll be doing
· Analyse, define and maintain requirements and specifications in support to the development and maintenance of Data Processing SW products
· Contribute and follow-up the related developments/procurements and its integration/verification inside full scale Data Processing Systems and/or Ground Segments;
· Generation of a plan for Data Processing products covering its development, launching, maintenance and the transition from development to operations;
· Coordinating and communicating about product with management, teams, and stakeholders, including collection of feedback and its analysis. This will also cover the research on potential new Data Processing products and their applicability across new and existing missions;
· Support your managers and colleagues in proposing long-term plans and roadmaps to harmonise Data Processing Systems engineering, maintenance and evolutions across all satellite systems exploited by EUMETSAT.
Required profile:
Requirements
Qualifications
· A university degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering or another relevant discipline.
Skills and Experience:
· Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering of Data Processing Systems or Products following well established processes, covering the full development lifecycle and using relevant technical standards (e.g. ECSS, CCSDS, OGC);
· Demonstrable knowledge of software development lifecycles and change control processes;
· Competence in the area of Data Processing Systems Verification &Validation (V&V) activities, including automated testing, software testing, unit test suite maintenance, software debugging and profiling;
· Ability to manage complex tasks with minimum supervision, including planning and prioritisation of activities, allocation and coordination of resources, monitoring and reporting;
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to apply these to a team environment while working within a matrix structure;
· Experience leading/coordinating engineering teams and in the management of industrial contracts in relevant area will be considered an advantage.
What we offer:
What we offer
· Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 NET (after tax) based on skills and experience
· Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave
· Full medical coverage for employee and family
· Attractive pension
· 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays
· Training and development support
· Relocation allowance and support (if applicable)
