About this job

ESA is looking for an Operations Data Systems Engineer.

Description
Operations Data Systems Engineer in the Earth Observation Mission Data Systems Section of the Mission Operations Data Systems Division, Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department, Directorate of Operations.

The Mission Operations Data Systems Division is responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of operational data systems. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Mission data systems (e.g. mission control systems, mission planning systems, operational simulators);
• Infrastructure data systems (SIMULUS, MICONYS, EGOS-CC, Generic Applications and Software Development Environment);
• Multi-mission data systems and services provided to missions;
• Custom developments and application-specific data systems (for Space Safety programme or robotic missions).

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of the Earth Observation Mission Data Systems Section, and be part of the Earth Observation Section team responsible for delivering mission data systems to the ESA Earth observation and Copernicus missions.

The initial assignment is expected to include responsibility for (not exhaustive list):

• Copernicus High-Priority Candidate Mission Operational Simulators.
• Operational Simulators and Mission Control Systems for CryoSat and Swarm missions.

Duties will include the following main tasks:

• provision of early high-level definition of operations data systems and related cost and schedule estimates;
• specification of the software requirements of these systems in collaboration with the operational users;
• definition and specification of their internal and external interfaces in agreement with the relevant parties;
• preparation and supervision of the necessary industrial contracts for the procurement of the design, implementation and maintenance of these systems;
• acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance with the applicable requirements;
• appropriate coordination and collaboration with any external community involved in the operations data system;
• support to customers, i.e. the mission operations staff, as required in the various operational phases, including System Validation Tests and simulation campaign, and in software coordination as part of the Mission Control Team during critical operational phases such as launches;
• constructive, efficient collaboration with other internal ESOC units (e.g. the units supplying the necessary hardware and networks, flight dynamics) and external entities (e.g. other ESA directorates, Space Agencies, industry, in particular software suppliers, and academia);
• contribution to drawing up of standards in the area of operations data systems and software engineering;
• participation in research and development activities in the area of operations data systems.

Profile

Technical competencies
Experience in the development of complex data systems software
Ability to understand user needs in complex software systems
Experience in Software engineering methods and tools used in development of data processing systems
Experience in the management of software projects
Experience in the development of operational simulators
Knowledge of control centre infrastructure relevant for ESOC

Education
A Master’s Degree in engineering or informatics.

Additional requirements
Successful candidates should have at least two years’ proven experience in the development of complex data systems software and an extensive grasp of new technologies relevant to modern software engineering and simulation. Familiarity and interest in one or more of the following general areas would be a very strong asset: MBSE, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Big Data Technologies.

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

The closing date for applications is 17 January 2021.

At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at 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.

According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

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/