Data Processing Testing Engineer in Darmstadt

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 Verification & Validation (V&V) team supporting Spacecraft and High Level Production data of EUMETSAT and Third party mission operating on different orbits to provide a wide range of information needed by weather forecaster, climate scientist and other data users.

The Data Processing V&V team is composed of highly 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 challenging projects where thinking out of the box is essential and bringing innovative ideas is mandatory.

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

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.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain verification and validation strategies, methodologies, and test frameworks for current and future software and data processing systems, ensuring quality, reliability, performance, and operational readiness.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and assessment of verification and validation activities across the full system lifecycle, covering system integration, qualification, acceptance, maintenance, and operational deployment.
• Drive the evolution of testing capabilities through automation, continuous integration and delivery practices, data-driven quality engineering, and the adoption of innovative technologies that improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Support the investigation of system anomalies and performance issues, contributing to root-cause analysis, risk assessment, verification of corrective actions, and continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to the definition and maintenance of verification and validation plans, processes, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, operational requirements, and future system evolution.
• Coordinate verification and validation activities with engineering teams, industry partners, and operational stakeholders, including chairing test results review and verification control board, reporting, review support, and communication of verification outcomes.
• Support the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions, to enhance testing, quality assurance, and operational confidence across future systems.

What we offer

• Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,000 NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience
• Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave
• Full medical coverage for employee and family
• 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays
• Training and development support
• Relocation allowance and support (if applicable)

Requirements

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 software systems throughout the life cycle in operational, high availability and time critical environments using relevant technical standards (e.g. ECSS, CCSDS, OGC with Agile development methodologies);
• Proven and solid experience in 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 a minimum of 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.

Languages:

• Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

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).

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