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Software Engineer for Space Applications fm
2015-12-11 13:07:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Software Engineer for Space Applications fm Tasks The successful candidate will both support operational mission control software systems e.g. for Rosetta and Mars Express including onsite operational support to the spacecraft operators and engineers and be involved in the implementation and evolution of SCISYS own software products for Ground data and control systems. The tasks of this position include Design, development, testing, installation, support and maintenance of ground data and control software for space missions, specifically Rosetta and Mars Express Onsite customer support and interaction with the operators of the spacecraft, and the Flight Control engineers. In the first instance this will focus on ESOC but may expand to our other clients throughout Europe. Contribute to a fresh technical knowhow and discussion of the latest software engineering trends and developments Participate in our internal research and development activities for Ground Data Systems Essential requirements A university degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or a relevant discipline involving programming and computing Knowledge and experience of C and JAVA programming gained on UNIXLINUX Knowledge and experience of object orientated design methods Knowledge and experience of UNIXLINUX Knowledge of a shell scripting language Knowledge of Networking Good spoken and written English Passion for the space industry Proven ability to learn quickly and solve problems independently Team player Effective communicator Desirable requirements Knowledge of SCOS2000 andor other ESOC Ground Segment software systems Knowledge of Webrelated technologies and programming languages Background knowledge of the operational needs to conduct spacecraft missions Knowledge of databases Knowledge of a modern scripting language Knowledge of UML, XML Other Information Must be an EU national or possess a valid German Work Residence Permit Occasional provision of oncall support during critical satellite mission phases, e.g. a satellite launch Start date is as soon as possible
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