Data Processing System Engineer

EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany, with 30 member states. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. We are at the forefront of providing near-real-time (NRT) data that are crucial for saving lives, protecting property, and fostering economic growth and productivity in Europe. By operating state-of-the-art systems for managing our satellites, data processing and providing real-time distribution services to users worldwide, we are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy.

Within the Satellite System Ground Segments Division (SGS) of the Technical and Scientific Support Department (TSS), you will contribute to the development of future data processing systems within the Data Processing team supporting Spacecraft and High Level Production data of Meteosat, Metop, Sentinel and Jason satellite series operating on different orbits to provide a wide range of information needed by weather forecaster, climate scientist and other data users.

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.

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.

You will work in an environment led by innovation and excellence. Joining EUMETSAT will give an unparalleled opportunity to develop your professional path in satellite data processing.

The main duties will be as follows:

• Develop and maintain requirements and conceptual designs (including the use of trade-offs and criteria of merit) for future EUMETSAT near-real time satellite data processing systems; this has to take into account the evolution of future Ground Segments to a multi-mission approach for reducing costs and complexity by sharing infrastructure, tools and expertise across multiple missions;
• Contribute and follow-up the related developments/procurements and its integration/verification inside full scale Data Processing Systems and/or Ground Segments; this has to leverage on latest technologies to ensure higher performance, improved maintainability, and longer system lifespan while reducing integration risks and future obsolescence.
• Contribute to the corrective and evolutive maintenance of the data processing system functions of the operational systems;
• Generation of a plan for Data Processing products covering its development, launching, maintenance and the transition from development to operations;
• Perform the follow-on coordination of data processing products, including the definition of product roadmaps for future evolutions, coordination and communication with main stakeholders covering also collection of feedback; this includes to keep the product up to the latest state of the art of new technologies as innovation will be the key to allow a cost effective maintenance and operations, bringing EUMETSAT to the new era of technologies and processes;
• Support your managers and colleagues in proposing long-term plans and roadmaps to harmonize Data Processing Systems engineering, maintenance and evolutions across all satellite systems exploited by EUMETSAT.

What we offer

• Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 NET (after income 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).

Qualifications

• A university degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering discipline.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in engineering of Data Processing Systems or Products following well established processes, covering the analysis, design, development, integration and maintenance of large scale of software systems throughout the life cycle in operational, high availability ad time critical environments using relevant technical standards (e.g. ECSS, CCSDS, OGC with Agile development methodologies);
• Proven and solid experience in the engineering processes for managing requirements from the definition phase through the maintenance phase, including traceability, verification and validation using formal methods and tools (e.g. DOORs, Dimensions);
• 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.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.

EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.

More about us

EUMETSAT’s role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.

EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.

As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).