Data Processing Engineer

Job Description:

We are looking for a Maintenance & Operations Support Engineer with strong systems engineering skills and proven experience in Earth Observation (EO) data processing to support our customer, EUMETSAT.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, identify, and fix application software and/or configuration anomalies.
• Implement new software requirements and actively contribute to ARBs, SRBs, and CRBs.
• Contribute to software and hardware deployment, verification, and validation (SWETs/HWETs).
• Build, install, and validate new software releases and patches on development, reference, and operational chains.
• Contribute to system-level engineering of mission payload data processing systems and support impact analysis for PDP and processor evolutions.
• Set up and maintain a Test Suite within the Automated Test Environment (ATE).
• Maintain system models in Enterprise Architect and requirements in DOORS.
• Contribute to technical baseline documentation (ADD, ICD, STB) and Confluence procedures.
• Provide cross-training to SGS Data Processing and System Applications Competence Area members.
• Participate in facility, sub-system, and system-level reviews, milestone meetings, and joint meetings with external partner organizations (ESA, EC, etc.).
• Provide additional engineering support to other EUMETSAT teams (e.g., SYS/MME) as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant science or technical discipline.
• Proven experience in data processing (L0/L1/L2) of Earth Observation (EO) or meteorological satellite products.
• Experience in integration, verification, and validation (IVV) of data processing systems, including test plans and end-to-end processing chains.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and databases (Python, Perl, shell, PostgreSQL).
• Experience in system engineering and system design, alongside hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) with strong communication skills.
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent technical documentation under configuration control practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal awareness.
• Knowledge of IT, network, and computer security principles.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of spacecraft and/or ground segment operations or familiarity with operational procedures and configuration data management.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Java, or IDL.
• Experience in quality control, calibration, and validation.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• Experience with DOORS requirements management tool.
• Knowledge of MBSE and tools such as SysML and Enterprise Architect.

Seniority:
Expert

Primary Location:
DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:
Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Onsite