Security & Systems Engineer

Location:Darmstadt, Germany
Application deadline: 13 December 2024
Reference number: 0116

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 looking for a Security & Systems Engineer to work at ESA’s premises in Darmstadt.

In this role you will support the definition and execution of R&D activities in the technology domains of security and systems engineering. You will support the technical management on monitoring and execution of cybersecurity R&D activities, for example the development of a secure space system engineering framework, security systems for ground segments, and innovative security penetration testing solutions.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Contribution to applications roll-out, validation and operations:
  • Contribution to the roll-out of engineering initiatives, applications and innovative solutions.
  • Plan and facilitate workshops with end users; capture user needs, resolve encountered issues and demonstrate implementation.
  • Proactive identification of application domains and use cases for technology developments.
  • Validation and acceptance testing of software and review of data pack deliveries.
  • Contribution to software architectural design.
• Setup, configuration, maintenance and management of applications and environments for solution developments:
  • Use and operation of VMWare, GitLab, JIRA and other software development environment tools.
  • Use and operation of Docker and container orchestration technologies.
  • Environment and network setup, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Support and technical monitoring of software development for R&D projects, innovation tasks and lab projects:
  • Contribute to the definition, procurement and evaluation of new R&D initiatives.
  • Applying Agile Scrum development methodology and acting as Product Owner proxy.
  • Project management.
  • Demonstration to end users.
• Contribution to standardisation initiatives and associated working and advisory groups in the domains of Secure Systems and software Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrable experience in security engineering and systems and software engineering, ideally in the context of space systems.
• Knowledge of novel technologies such as artificial intelligence, automated testing and complex event processing.
• Experience with development and maintenance of big software projects.
• Requirements management (knowledge of tools, e.g. DOORS).
• Test management (knowledge of tools, e.g. HPQC).
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of software engineering.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) would be considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of ESOC infrastructure (e.g. Scos-2000, SIMSAT, Egos MPS, EGS-CC).
• Knowledge of ESOC operational environment.
• Knowledge of Spacecraft (especially for the SIM).
• Knowledge of Standards (Engineering and Quality).
• Awareness of the technology trends and interest in R&T.
• Familiarity with MDS (Mission Data Systems) lifecycle.

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. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

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

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