E2E Performance Engineer

Qabird; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird seeks an E2E Performance Engineer to support ESA Earth Observation Programmes in Noordwijk, NL. You will run simulations, verify mission performance, and assist in end-to-end software reviews and in-orbit commissioning activities.

Requirements include a Master’s in Physics/Engineering/CS, 7+ years of experience, strong Linux/CLI skills, C/C++ and Python familiarity, Docker, and excellent English. EU work eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Linux command line and SSH experience.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python at a code-study level.
• Docker technology experience for container management.
• Experience with optical instruments (imagers) in simulation and processing.
• Excellent English communication skills and EU work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Run End-to-End (E2E) performance simulations and verify mission performance.
• Operate simulators and related tools in remote Linux environments via CLI.
• Review and assist with C/C++/Python software components; participate in project meetings.
• Produce and verify test data sets for performance simulators.
• Assist in in-orbit commissioning activities.
• Analyze data from calibration campaigns and document results.
• Identify and report software anomalies to developers.
• Install, integrate and configure software in remote Linux servers.
• Support Verification Control Boards (VCB) and track verification status.
• Contribute to technical reviews with relevant inputs.

Skills

Linux command line

C/C++ & Python basics

Software verification

English fluency

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job description

We are looking for an E2E Performance Engineer to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The Project Department in D/EOP is structured around four main pillars: Science/Earth Explorers, Copernicus, Meteorology and National Projects. The latter currently has only one project (IRIDE), but is expected to grow. The purpose of this Support Service is to support project teams across all aspects of mission performance. This includes structuring and delivering mission performance activities through key work packages, with a focus on both instrument-level and end-to-end performance.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage).

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Support the systems engineering team performing simulations to assess and evaluate the effects of non-compliance on the mission performance;
• Operate End-to-End (E2E) simulators, and related software tools in a remote Linux environment using a command line interface to ensure their proper verification and validation;
• Support the team for reviews of end-to-end mission performance software components developed in C/C++ and Python and actively participate in project meetings;
• Provide support in the production and verification of test data sets for performance simulators;
• Support the team in the preparation of the in-orbit commissioning activities;
• Contribute to the analysis of data collected during on-ground and in-orbit calibration and characterization campaigns;
• Identify software anomalies and report them to developers for further analysis;
• Perform software installation, integration, and environment setup in remote Linux servers;
• Support the system engineering team in the requirements verification process, particularly in the preparation of Verification Control Boards (VCB) including tracking verification status and compliance;
• Participate in technical reviews and provide relevant inputs.

Job requirements

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science;
• At least 7 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of Linux environments: able to work comfortably in the command line, run scripts, review and filter logs, manage basic permissions, connect to remote servers via SSH, and transfer files using FTP/SFTP/FTPS from the terminal;
• Good understanding of C/C++ and Python: enough to follow general code structure, interpret build or runtime error messages, adjust simple parameters, and use tools or utilities associated with the software (build systems, helper scripts, etc.);
• Competence using Docker technology: capable of starting and stopping containers, checking container status, accessing containers for basic diagnostics, rebuilding simple images, and maintaining a stable dockerized execution environment;
• Proven expertise with optical instruments (imagers), both for simulation and processing;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands