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Software and Systems Engineer
2020-08-12 10:11:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 062 RHEA Group is a growing international company, focusing on providing innovative, marketready solutions and services in our key sectors of Space and Security for both commercial and institutional customers. We employ over 500 staff working across 10 different countries. We work with distinguished clients such as the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO, European Commission, Canadian Government and national space agencies. When you work for RHEA, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talented minds and experts in our industries, either working at our clients sites on some of the most exciting space missions or on cuttingedge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems within our own offices. To attract the best candidates, RHEA offers our employees competitive remuneration packages, unique career opportunities, individualised training and development programmes and local relocation support to take the stress out moving to another country or city. We are recruiting now. We understand your concerns during this period of a global pandemic and we will work with you, at your pace ensuring your questions are answered and maximum flexibility is offered. We are currently looking for a Software and Systems Engineer to work in the beautiful city of Darmstadt. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Analysis of the operational requirements for the EARS services Support to the definition and integration of the data handling and product processing systems for the new EARS services Technical liaison with the international partners providing the software packages for product processing of the satellite instrument data, including identification of test data and test environment Architectural and detailed design, implementation, testing and support of the EARS related software and applications Support the delivery of software externally developed, its installation, configuration and testing Support to the coordination and definition of technical interfaces with the external partners and service providers supporting EARS Support to the definition of EARS system evolution activities. Coordination of their implementation with relevant EUMETSA T teams and external partners Preparation of design documentation and other relevant documentation Verification and validation of software and systems, including the preparation of test plans, test procedures, test data and test tools Support to the configuration management of the EARS systems Support to the maintenance and evolution of the operational EARS system, in particular in response to the availability of new versions of the operational product processing packages and other key software packages Preparation, validation and maintenance of EARS maintenance and operational procedures and technical documentation Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. Support the coordination and announcement of system changes to the operational system with the relevant teams in Operations and Services to Users Department and the Technical and Scientific Support Department. When relevant raise, investigate and coordinate the resolution of anomalies with appropriate modifications or developments Provide support and guidance to the relevant teams in the Operations and Services to Users Department, in particular regarding system operations and product processing aspects When relevant, provide User Service with information required by Users about services, including documentation and replies to User queries. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Experience of software development, operation or maintenance in realtime systems, objectoriented design methodology. Familiarity with software development standards. Significant work experience in the Linux and UNIX SVR4 SUN Solaris, IBM AIX Operating System environments. Familiarity with networking, distributed applications, TCPIP services and Web services. At least 3 years of experience with design, development and integration of operational ground systems providing 24 x 7 services. In depth knowledge of and experience with the Java programming language. In depth knowledge of Linux operating system scripting languages, preferable PERL, KSHCSH and bash. In depth knowledge of XML. In depth knowledge of the development and maintenance of web interfaces and services using Tomcat and Apache in a UNIX environment. Knowledge and experience with source Code control system, preferably Sub Version. Knowledge and experience with configuration Control. Experience in formalised Software Testing. Experience with system verification and validation. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and obtain a system overview. The following skills would be highly desirable CIC experience in a UNIX environment. Java Message Service based software developments. Web based wide area data distribution. Software deployment and maintenance for systems with a geographical diversity. The provision of realtime data services. Scheduling systems. Writing of formal technical documentation. Processing of satellite sounder, imager or scatterometer observations. Familiarity with the data formats used for Direct Readout by the NOAA and polar orbiting satellites. Communication networks. Experience with interface design. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 01092020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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