System Integration and Verification (I&V) Engineers
We are recruiting experienced System Integration and Verification (I&V) Engineers to support EUMETSAT activities, in Darmstadt, Germany.
The Engineering service for the integration and verification of new evolutions (i.e. releases) of data processing software as well as the Multi-Mission Elements which provide services within scope of the EUMETSAT MMEs is the objective of the service support.
The service comprises the integration of components, their verification and end-to-end service verification across the boundaries of individual software (S/W) applications or systems. All service validation-level activities are under the management of EUMETSAT, covering the following:
- Engineering activities for I&V
- Integration activities & Verification activities
- Contribution to validation activities
Responsibilities:
- Engineering Activities for the I&V:
- Verification Control: propose/define the testing activities for the requirements to be verified by test.
- Observation and analysis of I&V tests run at segment and/or subsegment level;
- Writing of integration and verification test specifications;
- Identification of test tools and test data needed;
- Based on initial test specifications and other relevant documents, writing of detailed test procedures for manual and automated tests;
- Analysis of problems and management of anomalies;
- Contribution to or preparation of the I&V plans.
- Execution of Integration and Verification Activities:
- Scheduling and execution of all the integration and verification activities in close coordination with EUMETSAT.
- Ensuring sufficiently in advance of execution that relevant procedures, tools and data are ready to be used.
- Organising and holding in line with the EUMETSAT working practices, the corresponding Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
- Performing the integration and verification activities and testing according to the plans, procedures and arrangements taken in the relevant readiness review.
- Maintaining the relevant VCD and recording the results of the tests in DOORS;
- Liaising with EUMETSAT teams and development contractors for technical issues related to the utilisation of the facilities.
- Contribution to Validation Activities:
- Support to scheduling and executing of all the validation activities and testing in close coordination with EUMETSAT.
- Ensuring sufficiently in advance of the execution of the tests that relevant procedures, tools and data are ready to be used.
- Organising, supporting and holding in coordination with the EUMETSAT Technical Officer (TO) the corresponding Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
- Performing assigned validation activities according to the plans, procedures and arrangements, documenting and supporting analysis of the test results.
Qualifications & Competencies
In addition to having a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education you shall meet the following requirements:
- The key person shall have at least 3 years of experience in the following areas:
- Ground segment and sub-segment level I&V for Earth Observation missions.
- Software development (full lifecycle) in line with well-established standards, preferably ECSS.
General Skills:
- Fluency in English
- Proven ability in I&V of complex systems or relevant certifications for example ISTQB
- Requirements and verification management
- Formal testing at component and system level
- Creation of suitable test cases, documentation and their execution
- Experience in benchmarking and stress testing
Known Applications:
- Satellite monitoring and control (e.g. SCOS-2000)
- Mission control functions
- Satellite communications (packet TM/TC, PUS, SLE protocol)
- Ground Station monitoring and control
- Ground System monitoring applications
What can Terma offer
At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides.
Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company:
- Great opportunities for training and personal development
- Challenges in advanced technical environment
- International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere
- An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits
- Highly competitive salary
Additional information
Note:
- Work Location: The support shall be provided, mainly, at the Terma´s office in Darmstadt, Germany.
- Travel within Europe may be needed for the execution of specific tests.