Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer

Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer

Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Application deadline: 10 March 2025
Reference number: 0197

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are currently looking for a Data Processing Systems and Applications Engineer to join our team based at EUMETSAT’s premises in Darmstadt, Germany.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in the engineering activities of the data processing systems and application software for the operational and future programmes within the DPSA CA, including Processing Frameworks.

Your tasks will include day-to-day operations and maintenance, handling of anomalies, upgrades, and configuration changes for these facilities. You will also set up and implement maintenance policies and procedures. For procurements and maintenance services provided externally, you will provide support to the management of the technical interface with the external contractors.

About the client and location

The European Organisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) is an international organisation of 30 European member states. EUMETSAT operates satellites to monitor weather, climate, and the changing environment.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Maintenance and development of the Data Processing Systems/Application Software.
• Procurement activities for maintenance and evolution activities, including specification and maintenance of requirements for new or enhanced Data Processing Systems/Applications Software components.
• Contribute to the definition and design of architectures of data processing ground segments and their components.
• Coordination and inputs to planning and preparation of releases.
• Coordination with other EUMETSAT Teams and/or Contractors to prepare the introduction of new/upgraded components.
• Generation and maintenance of technical baseline documentation.
• Participation in technical meetings and formal reviews.
• Setting-up and implementation of maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform routine tasks in operational systems under configuration control.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated working experience on modern C++ under LINUX.
• Proven experience in developing or maintaining complex software systems.
• Experience in engineering of large, UNIX or LINUX based, complex, real-time data processing systems.
• Experience of building and debugging code, as well as package management.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Solution oriented mindset, with customer-focused communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Experience with Fortran / SVN.
• Experience with Object-oriented software design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience in database environments and Doors.
• Good knowledge of other programming languages (e.g., C++, Java).

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care, and collaboration.
• Benefits include competitive remuneration packages and unique career opportunities.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and ex-service personnel.

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