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Software Engineer Java for Space Systems
2015-11-02 18:04:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Do you want to use your software skills to make a difference to society? Your software will contribute to controlling satellites observing the Earths weather systems. Every time you see a European weather forecast you will know that your software helped to facilitate it, which helps people every day, as well as helping to avoid misfortune due to weather storms. The SCISYS Space Division is looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and able software engineers to join our Satellite Ground Systems development teams in Bristol, UK. We deliver a wide range of projects and products to our customers, such as the European Space Agency, spanning large scale system developments used to operate satellites to small technology studies involving prototypes and technology demonstrators. We cover many software and IT aspects of the space and ground segments for spacecraft missions, including monitoring and control, planning, automation, operations data preparation, archives and big data analysis. Importantly we are also moving into product development to facilitate the trend of operating megaconstellations. The initial role will include responsibility for implementation of software components using Java and support for current systems software. The role will include all aspects of the standard software lifecycle including Working as part of the team to implement new functionality Performing software builds and testing of the software Direct interaction with the customer and end users to discuss problems and changes as needed Analysis and corrective maintenance of software anomalies Travel to the customer site as required to assist with testing, provide support or training Proven candidates will have the opportunity to contribute more widely to the Space Division and develop and grow within the company taking on leadership roles where appropriate. We value individuals with the ability, initiative, ambition and willingness to help shape our business. Essential skills The candidate must have a software engineering background with development experience in Java. An understanding and appreciation of good software development practices is essential, including the use of source code management systems and project standardsguidelines. The candidate must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. It is expected that the role will include customer interaction, so the successful candidate will be fluent in English and confident in their role in representing the company. Desirable skills Programming within an eclipse environment using Java Linux systems Software design and UML Knowledge of programming in CC Requirements engineering Understanding of verification and validation Knowledge of spacecraft planning systems would be useful but is not an essential requirement Knowledge of HLA will be an advantage Additional Requirements Eligible to work in the UK Security Clearance desirable Willing to travel to customer sites Join us and be part of a team that wants to be the difference. When applying for this role, your details will be entered into a database for sole use by SCISYS. SCISYS offers a comprehensive range of benefits including pension, life assurance and private healthcare.
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