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Software Development Engineer MAPPS
2017-09-25 19:13:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An experienced SW Engineer to work onsite at ESAC within Science Operations for Telespazio VEGA. Objective Software engineer support is required for software engineering tasks in the developmentmaintenance or enhancement of the SOC systems. The main services required include Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Implementation of new MAPPS features as defined by the users of the different Solar System missions, following the priorities set by the MAPPS SRB Software Review Board. Understand and improve the overall architecture of the extensive MAPPS software the team should take ownership of the project. Providing the MAPPS software deliveries following the existing maintenance and release procedures. Improving these procedures where needed, also considering the long lifetime of the software. Verification and validation of the software and execution of the test procedures. Further evolution of the test software, e.g. extending the test cases to cover new features and improving the level of automation. Provide firstline user support, e.g. helping the user configuring and using any new features, analysing potential bugs and providing fixes. Providing the MAPPS software deliveries following the existing maintenance and release procedures. Improving these procedures where needed also considering the long lifetime of the software. Verification and validation of the software and execution of the test procedures. Further evolution of the test software, e.g. extending the test cases to cover new features and improving the level of automation. Implementation of new MAPPS features, in the area of the Graphical User Interface, and in backend processing software. System and software engineering tasks such as design, development, testing installation, deployment, operations, maintenance with associated documentation according to the ESA software engineering processes. Daily execution of the software development and maintenance tasks, including the monitoring of the progress and the reporting to management. Coordination various development efforts, such that these fit into the overall MAPPS architecture, following the strategy imposed by the MAPPS engineering board. Furthermore, participation to working groups, workshops, conferences and meetings where might be required. Qualifications Experience MSc or equivalent in a relevant technical or scientific subject area Minimum of 4 years of experience within industry in general software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations In particular, possess the following experience, knowledge and proficiency in Experience in a complex software development acting as the technical lead The ability to act as a system architect for such a complex software development Extensive experience with Graphical User Interface GUI programming Experience with the Qt toolkit or any comparable C based GUI toolkits Knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering Experience in modelling and simulation of spacecraft systems Knowledge of mission planning concepts and processes An understanding of the interfaces between the SOC and MOC Extensive experience with objectoriented programming Recent experience in C for a minimum of at least 4 years Optional Requirements Experience in other programming languages, such as Java, C, Python Experience in data modelling and database design Qualities Experience in interacting with the science community would be an advantage Must be willing to operate in a team environment and to travel Be selfmotivated and be able to work independently. Ability to take initiative and proactively seek solutions to problems would be valued The person should be comfortable in an international working environment and be fluent in English, one of the official languages of ESA Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful engineer is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any engineer to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is ESAC, Villafranca, Spain Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from engineers as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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