About this job

ESA is looking for a Software System Engineer.

Description

Software System Engineer in the Flight Software Systems Section, Software Systems Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
• The Flight Software Systems Section provides support to ESA projects and carries out technology research and development (R&D) in the fields of real-time embedded software systems, flight software systems development and software validation facilities;
• Future challenges addressed in the Section include new generation processors and their software environments, or modern software development approaches such as model-based and agile methods and their suitability for safety critical software; also autonomy concepts and their implementation and validation are becoming increasingly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of real-time embedded software systems, flight software systems development and software validation facilities focused on both simulated environments and hardware in the loop;
• Supporting a wide variety of ESA space missions in the field of real-time embedded software and systems;
• Participating in the full development lifecycle of the mission and on-board software;
• Identifying technical risks and critical areas in the development process while assisting in their resolution;
• Applying the principles of mission critical software development across multiple disciplines, including Robotic Exploration, Human Spaceflight, Science, Earth Observation and Telecoms;
• Participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• Contributing to the definition of R&D requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• Defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
Fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining a state-of-the-art expertise;
• Contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency;

Profile

Technical competencies

• A good understanding of modern software engineering methods and tools, R&D trends and the industrial landscape;
• Experience in real-time embedded software;
• Knowledge of all phases of the software development lifecycle;
• Experience in software development projects;
• Spacecraft systems knowledge;
• Project support experience in a relevant domain;
• Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews;
• Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation.

Education

A Master’s degree in computer science and/or electrical engineering is required.

Additional requirements

• Applicants for this post should have a background and experience in embedded real-time systems;
• Expert knowledge in the programming languages, including but not limited to C and Ada;
Hands-on experience of device driver development on e.g. Leon and ARM processors and interfaces such as CAN, SpaceWire and MilBus1553;
• Development experience from using RealTime kernels such as RTEMS;
• Extensive knowledge of modern software engineering and practical experience in spacecraft software engineering is required.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia and Slovenia.

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/