Subsystem Engineer – Data Systems, Operations & Advanced Networking Testbeds

GMV; Gilching; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Relocation package

Language/training support

Wellbeing program

Zusammenfassung

GMV in Germany is seeking a skilled engineer to join the Columbus Control Center team, contributing to high‑reliability, low‑latency data systems for space communications. The role combines hands‑on development with operational support in a 24/7 environment.

You will work with C/C++, Java, Bash, and Python, design SatCom testbeds, and optimize Linux/SLES deployments, TCP/IP networks, and CCSDS standards, collaborating across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifikationen

• Strong expertise in Linux environments (preferably SLES) and experience with high availability services.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Java, complemented by scripting experience in Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, routing, and WAN/MPLS technologies.
• Experience with hardware/software interfaces and system‑level debugging in complex technical environments.
• A hands‑on troubleshooting mindset with the ability to analyze and resolve issues across software, operating system, network, and platform layers.
• We will also value previous experience, and knowledge in CCSDS and SatCom standards, protocols, and specifications, including CCSDS O3K, ESTOL, DTN, Space Packet, and CADU.
• Experience with performance‑critical or low‑latency systems, testbeds, and protocol benchmarking.
• Exposure to SatCom operations, experimental networking, or research‑driven technology prototyping.
• Interest in connecting operational systems with R&D activities and future‑oriented technology validation.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain the DaSS subsystem in a 24/7 mission‑critical environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with customer and mission requirements.
• Design, implement, and operate SatCom networking testbeds to support validation, experimentation, and performance analysis of emerging space communication technologies.
• Analyze system behaviour, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analyses, and support configuration changes, migrations, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop automation tools and scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C/C++) to support operations, testing, monitoring, and system performance analysis.
• Contribute to engineering activities, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to continuously improve mission‑critical systems.

Kenntnisse

Linux (SLES)

C/C++

Java

Bash

Python

Networking concepts

Debugging

Ausbildung

Computer Science / Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SLES

SatCom Testbeds

CCSDS

DTN

TCP/IP

Jobbeschreibung

If you dream about spending the day on the Moon, but you are one of those who get sick on bendy drives... Your place is here!

Join the team responsible for the design, evolution, and operation of mission‑critical data systems supporting human spaceflightat the Columbus Control Center.

We´ll get to the point; we'll tell you what's not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website.

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

In this role, you will work at the intersection of high‑reliability operations, low‑latency networking, and experimental R&D, contributing both to today’s operational excellence and to tomorrow’s space communication architectures

Your main tasks will include:

• Operate and maintain the DaSS subsystem in a 24/7 mission‑critical environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with customer and mission requirements.
• Design, implement, and operate SatCom networking testbeds to support validation, experimentation, and performance analysis of emerging space communication technologies.
• Analyze system behaviour, diagnose complex issues, perform root cause analyses, and support configuration changes, migrations, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop automation tools and scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C/C++) to support operations, testing, monitoring, and system performance analysis.
• Contribute to engineering activities, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and external partners to continuously improve mission‑critical systems.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for graduates in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with background and interest in system engineering, networking, embedded or ground systems.

This is what we are looking for in detail:

• Strong expertise in Linux environments (preferably SLES) and experience with high availability services.
• Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Java, complemented by scripting experience in Bash and Python.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, routing, and WAN/MPLS technologies.
• Experience with hardware/software interfaces and system‑level debugging in complex technical environments.
• A hands‑on troubleshooting mindset with the ability to analyze and resolve issues across software, operating system, network, and platform layers.

We will also value previous experience, and knowledge in:

• CCSDS and SatCom standards, protocols, and specifications, including CCSDS O3K, ESTOL, DTN, Space Packet, and CADU.
• Experience with performance‑critical or low‑latency systems, testbeds, and protocol benchmarking.
• Exposure to SatCom operations, experimental networking, or research‑driven technology prototyping.
• Interest in connecting operational systems with R&D activities and future‑oriented technology validation.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financial health training, and much more!

We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN US

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Konstantin Uhl, in charge of this vacancy.

Konstantin Uhl