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