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CROWDCONSULTANTS 360 GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

CROWDCONSULTANTS 360 GmbH in Germany is seeking an experienced operations professional to manage day-to-day satellite data processing systems and production chains. You will monitor data ingestion, processing, and distribution to ensure performance and timely delivery of data products.

The role involves developing monitoring tools, documenting procedures, coordinating validation campaigns, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or another relevant technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in day-to-day operations of complex satellite instrument data processing systems and processing chains.
• Experience with data-driven automated systems operating within corporate IT networks.
• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Experience in operational monitoring, anomaly investigation, troubleshooting and resolution within complex technical systems.
• Experience in developing and maintaining operational procedures, technical documentation and/or configuration data.
• Knowledge of scripting and database technologies, such as Python, Shell and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in operational validation, system integration, verification or testing activities.
• Fluency in English (spoken & written).

Responsibilities

• Support the operations, monitoring and maintenance of satellite data processing systems and operational data processing chains.
• Monitor payload instrument data ingestion, processing and distribution activities, ensuring operational performance, service continuity, quality and timely delivery of data products.
• Investigate, document, classify and follow up operational anomalies, contributing to their resolution and mitigation, including participation in relevant anomaly and change control review boards.
• Develop, maintain and improve operational monitoring tools, production statistics, KPIs and production reports.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and validation of operational procedures, user documentation and configuration data of the data processing systems.
• Support operational validation activities, including the preparation, execution and coordination of validation and test campaigns.
• Assess the operational data processing impact of planned system changes and ground segment evolutions, contributing to their integration, testing, implementation and configuration control.
• Support the integration and validation of system components as well as new data products, including activities related to operational readiness, calibrations/validation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams, external operational partners and other service providers to ensure effective operational data delivery.
• Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of operational processes using scripting and database technologies.
• Provide operational and contingency support, including standby and call-out activities when required.

Skills

English fluency

Education

University degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics

Tools

Python

Shell

PostgreSQL

UNIX/Linux

Job description

YOUR MISSION

• Support the operations, monitoring and maintenance of satellite data processing systems and operational data processing chains

• Monitor payload instrument data ingestion, processing and distribution activities, ensuring operational performance, service continuity, quality and timely delivery of data products

• Investigate, document, classify and follow up operational anomalies, contributing to their resolution and mitigation, including participation in relevant anomaly and change control review boards

• Develop, maintain and improve operational monitoring tools, production statistics, KPIs and production reports

• Contribute to the development, maintenance and validation of operational procedures, user documentation and configuration data of the data processing systems

• Support operational validation activities, including the preparation, execution and coordination of validation and test campaigns

• Assess the operational data processing impact of planned system changes and ground segment evolutions, contributing to their integration, testing, implementation and configuration control

• Support the integration and validation of system components as well as new data products, including activities related to operational readiness, calibrations/validation and commissioning

• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams, external operational partners and other service providers to ensure effective operational data delivery

• Contribute to the automation and continuous improvement of operational processes using scripting and database technologies

• Provide operational and contingency support, including standby and call-out activities when required

YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS

• University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or another relevant technical discipline

• At least 3 years of professional experience in the day-to-day operations of complex satellite instrument data processing systems and processing chains

• Demonstrated experience with data-driven, automated systems operating within corporate IT networks

• Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems

• Experience in operational monitoring, anomaly investigation, troubleshooting and resolution within complex technical systems

• Experience in developing and maintaining operational procedures, technical documentation and/or configuration data

• Knowledge of scripting and database technologies, such as Python, Shell and PostgreSQL

• Experience in operational validation, system integration, verification or testing activities

• Fluent in English (spoken & written)

The following experience would be an additional asset:

• Experience with Earth Observation and/or meteorological operational data processing systems
• Knowledge of satellite instrument data and product processing, particularly generation of Level-0 to Level-2 products
• Experience validating complex remote sensing data processing systems
• Knowledge of spacecraft operations and/or satellite ground segment systems
• Experience with configuration management, change control and operational readiness activities
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++ or IDL
• Experience with quality control, calibration and validation processes
• Familiarity with ECSS standards
• Experience with operational performance monitoring, KPI generation and reporting
• Willingness and availability to provide standby and call-out support

BENEFITS OFFERED BY CROWDCONSULTANTS

• Shape the future of work: We’re a diverse team consistently 5-star rated on Glassdoor and Kununu, and celebrated with multiple New Work Pioneer awards – ready to help shape your own path of growth and happiness

• Custom-build benefits stack: We help you craft your own menu - performance bonuses, extra vacation, sabbaticals, mobility support, child/pet care, etc, whatever matters to you

• Unlimited earning potential – Our uncapped commissions have no territorial boundaries – Idealist, Opportunist, Materialist, your impact directly drives your income

• Accellerate your personal development – Profit from our elite C-level network – coaching, mentoring, training, certifications, whatever helps you grow personal and professional