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Ground Stations Software Engineer

2017-07-28 14:11:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Do you have the engineering skills to support the development and upgrade of our ground stations software, including monitoring and control applications for future satellite systems, in particular the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation EPSSG? EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. We observe the atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces from Space using a system of satellites, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties. Developing the next generation of satellites, we look to shape our future including our ground station infrastructure. These activities have opened up an opportunity for a Ground Stations Software Engineer to join our System Engineering and Projects Division. In this role you will be responsible for providing engineering support to the development and upgrades of ground stations software and monitoring and control applications. You will be involved in the definition of concepts, analysis and tradeoffs the design, engineering and management of technical requirements in accordance with EUMETSAT processes assisting in the management of industrial development contracts the support and follow up of design and development activities supervising and supporting integration, verification and validation testing activities supporting anomaly review boards, configuration management and relevant quality assurance processes You will also support routine operations and associated maintenance and evolution activities. Besides, you will contribute to the definition and implementation of a longterm strategy for effective maintenance of ground stations software applications and localremote monitoring and control systems. Along with a university degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or equivalent, you should be able to demonstrate a track record in developing, testing and longterm maintenance of ground segment subsystems for Earth observation missions, preferably on software engineering and Mission and Control applications an ability to use C, Java and XML in an operational environment experience in Configuration Control processes related to software applications strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams. Experience in managing requirements throughout development using formal methodstools, knowledge of engineering and design standards, data base applications and related configuration control mechanisms and of remote mission and control applications would be considered advantageous. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, EUMETSAT provides an outstanding working environment in Darmstadt, the City of Science. We can support new staff with language training, as well as relocation and other social welfare advice, if you are new to the area. For more information, please go to httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int All applicants must be EUMETSAT member state nationals with a good working knowledge of the English language in a business environment. You also require some knowledge of French. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Closing date is 6th September with interviews provisionally booked for wc 8th October.

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