Job DescriptionEUMETSAT is Europe's meteorological satellite agency, operating satellites that monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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.
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 EUMETSAT Mission Control Applications and Tools (MCAT) Competence Area is responsible for providing software maintenance and development of applications which are critical for all EUMETSAT satellite mission flight operations. As part of the evolution and re-engineering roadmaps, EUMETSAT is seeking a talented Software Engineer who will play a key role in the definition, design and development of future solutions for such systems. As key contributor, you will work on cutting-edge mission application projects that leverage web, cloud and AI/ML technologies. Close cooperation with missions' flight control teams will be essential and will offer you an enriching experience in the deployment and tailoring of systems under your responsibility into real missions' operation contexts.
Aufgaben What You'll Be Doing
RBe responsible for the definition and development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software application solutions in line with established roadmaps for future mission control applications;
Drive feasibility studies and prototyping activities supporting assessment of new architectures and technologies towards adoption decisions;
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. quality and product assurance, configuration management) and application end users as well as being able to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders;
Define and manage procurements of industrial service and development contracts and their execution ;
Identify opportunities for optimisation and promote innovation within the engineering team, by staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, to drive product excellence and cost effective solutions into space operation.
Qualifications
Profil Requirements:
A university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering).
Skills And Experience
Architectural and detailed design addressing solutions based on web front-end frameworks and components and back-end microservices with adoption and customisation of modern web and clouds software technologies including containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes);
Optimized and Agile methodologies for software development lifecycle management with specific attention to DevSecOps;
Any of Java, Javascript, Python software and related development environments, as well as associated open-source technologies;
Management of industrial maintenance and engineering service contracts;
Good interpersonal and communications skills, team spirit and service ;
Strengths in synthesising and presentation of complex problems and solutions.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas/systems would be a distinct advantage:
Understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms as well as practical experience in developing and deploying ML models using libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch);
Knowledge of Mission control functions within a typical space mission flight operations sub-segment (e.g. Mission Control System, Flight Dynamics System, Mission Planning System, Satellite Simulator) or engineering support to flight control teams for routine mission operations.
Wir Bieten 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).
Salary: 6000 - 7500 EUR / MONTH
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