Data Processing Engineer

Data Processing Engineer

We are looking for building up a team of Data Processing Engineers to support the development of new programs and the maintenance and evolution of online Ground Segment components, with a focus on near real-time Level 0, Level 1, and Level 2 data processing for our client EUMETSAT in Darmstadt.

The main activities of the service would be in support of missions such as EPS-SG T-GPS, MicroCarb (before entering in routine operations) and MTG-I2.

The position will include tasks such as:

• Define, design, implement and integrate architectures or elements of architectures for data processing ground segments and their components – with special emphasis on level 0, level 1, and level 2 near real-time data processing
• Maintain and evolve existing operational data processing ground segments applications or application components especially for those under configuration control
• Expert advice to the procurement and installation of software, and the co-ordination of software releases with external providers of support services
• Generate formal project documentation
• Participation in meetings and formal reviews

Skills Required

• University degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education relevant for the tasks in hand; Master degree is also welcome.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent technical writing skills, in particular in formal technical documentation, e.g. requirements, design documentation, test procedures, maintenance procedures
• Experience with the Qualification and Production Phase with preparation of Integration, E2E SW and Acceptance Test Readiness/Results Reviews data packages
• Experience in the Feasibility and requirements definition/consolidation phase with participation in Requirement Reviews and/or Design Reviews
• Experience in engineering activities for I&V campaigns including definition of test plans, coordination and validations
• Experience of operating and maintaining software systems in Linux, AIX, and Solaris.
• Competence in software testing, unit test suite maintenance, automated testing, verification and validation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team working.
• Capability to be independent and to adapt to a rapidly changing, often stressful environment is also essential
• Understanding of, and experience with, git and gitlab, and svn.

Additional Skills (ideally having experience with as many as possible):

• Experience with change management processes.
• Requirements management experience using DOORS.
• Experience with operational Earth Observation science data processing.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, quality assurance and configuration management principles and applications.
• C++/C programming languages experience in Linux, AIX, and Solaris environments.
• Use of and application programming of database systems.
• Software debugging, memory analysis, and profiling.
• Understanding of, and experience with, software building and packaging, specifically make, CMake, RPM.
• Competence in the use of scripting languages (e.g., bash, shell, Perl) and high-level languages (e.g., Python, Java)

Experience in data analytics for satellite EO product data is considered as an advantage.

You might be required in case of exceptional circumstances (e.g. commissioning phases, initial operational projects, etc.) on-call support for monitoring and supporting operational teams in daily activities.

This is a full time position based in Darmstadt, Germany starting ASAP

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. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

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
Certain deliverables/service outputs will require travel within Germany/Europe/worldwide as documented in the respective WP or requested by the Technical Officer to the Service Level Manager during the coordination meetings.

For further information, please contact Ms. Liliane Carvahlo #LI-LI by telephone [+49 6151 860050] or by email [ta.space@terma.com].

To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, preferably in an Europass format (Create your Europass CV | Europass) and ideally, a Cover Letter.

Application deadline:
As soon as possible