About this job

ESA is looking for a Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of the Software Backend Section and will be responsible for the development and engineering activities related to space link communication software and ground station monitoring and control software, as well as ground station related planning and scheduling software. This role involves the following main tasks:

• Requirement specification for the necessary functions to be supported by those systems, in collaboration with the operational users and the Ground Station and Control Centre engineering community;
• Concept definition and design of those systems, based on modern software engineering methodologies and techniques for procurement activities;
• Leading agile software development and software maintenance processes;
• Acceptance of the deliverables received from industry, ensuring correctness, completeness and compliance to the applicable user needs and requirements;
• Leading deployment and operational phase-in;
• Definition and execution of study and technology developments to validate new concepts and/or to explore the spin-in of new information technology;
• Contributing to standards in the area of space data systems and software; Engineering; managing industrial contracts for the above.

Profile

Technical competencies

Proven experience in the development of complex software systems, preferably in the ground segment for space missions

Excellent command of Java or C++

Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques and associated tools and processes

Education
A Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics or another relevant domain.

Additional requirements
You are expected to have several years’ experience in software development, preferably in the field of ground segment for space missions. Experience in project management and or management of agile projects would be an asset. Your high motivation and your ability to define solutions and solve problems in an autonomous manner while communicating at the same time effectively within the project and the organisation is essential.

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

The closing date for applications is 31 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/