Space Systems Engineer: End-to-End Mission Performance

SSC Space; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

SSC Space Netherlands seeks a dedicated professional passionate about technology and space to join the systems engineering team. You will work with simulations, end-to-end mission software in C/C++ and Python, and remote Linux environments to ensure rigorous verification and validation.

The role involves analyzing data from calibration campaigns, supporting launch and in-orbit activities, and collaborating across teams to maintain high standards. Relocation and ESA-grade conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• Knowledge of Linux environments: command line, scripts, logs, permissions, SSH, FTP/SFTP/FTPS.
• Good understanding of C/C++ and Python: follow code structure, runtime errors, adjust parameters, use tools.
• Competence in using Docker technology: start/stop containers, check status, diagnostics, rebuild images.
• Proven expertise with optical instruments (imagers), for simulation and processing.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering in simulations to assess mission performance.
• Operate End-to-End simulators and related tools in remote Linux environments via CLI.
• Support reviews of end-to-end mission software components in C/C++ and Python.
• Provide support in production and verification of test data for performance simulators.
• Assist in in-orbit commissioning preparations.
• Contribute to data analysis from calibration campaigns.
• Identify software anomalies and report to developers.
• Perform software installation, integration, and environment setup on remote Linux servers.
• Support Verification Control Boards and track verification status.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide inputs.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Docker

Linux CLI

SSH

Optical imaging

English

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics/Engineering/CS

Tools

Docker

Job description

SSC Space Netherlands seeks a dedicated professional passionate about technology and space to join the systems engineering team. You will work with simulations, end-to-end mission software in C/C++ and Python, and remote Linux environments to ensure rigorous verification and validation.

The role involves analyzing data from calibration campaigns, supporting launch and in-orbit activities, and collaborating across teams to maintain high standards. Relocation and ESA-grade conditions are offered.