About this job

The successful candidate will be based in our main office at Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area).

The position is in the Systems Department, Ground and Software Systems Division, in the Control and Data Centres (CDC) Team (comprises of 8 persons).

The candidate will mainly report to the CDC Team Lead.

Responsibilities

The initial assignment is the development of mission planning software for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Experiments and activities in the International Space Stations (ISS) have to be designed carefully, taking into account the specific mission and resources constraints (including the astronauts’ availabilities). In addition, ESA and International Partners have to coordinate their plans constantly to avoid scheduling or resources conflicts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing the software using an agile method.

Profile

• A Master Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in design and development of software implemented in Java and/or Python
• Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality
• Proven experience with software development lifecycle, including Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Proven experience with Python, Django framework, development of enterprise software, modern frontend programming (especially ES6, React, Redux)
• Fluency with relational database and SQL
• Ability to write high-quality software project documentation in English
• Good knowledge of Linux systems as a user and administrator:
• Good understanding of IP networks, firewall, VPM, PKI, routing
• Open Sources Server environment –FTP, Samba
• The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union or in possession of a European Blue Card for two or more years.
• We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Skills

• Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
• Ability to synthesise, summarise and draw conclusions
• Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality
• Ability to work in distributed international teams
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach, with initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and spoken English.

What Do We Offer?

• Working in a growing company with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
• A professional, pleasant atmosphere with motivated and passionate staff, where autonomy and initiatives are encouraged
• An interesting remuneration package with a relocation allowance, if applicable
• A full time position with an indefinite contract of employment.