Ground Segment System Engineer
Location
Darmstadt | Germany
Job description
Location: Darmstadt , Germany Application deadline: 2 February 2024 Reference number: 2029
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast-moving global company with a family feel? A job where you could have an impact?
We are looking for a Ground Segment System Engineer to work in Darmstadt, Germany.
The key individual will have the opportunity to support on the tasks required for a system engineering service of ground segments and sub-segments, which have been subject to developments and evolutions. This diverse role will allow you to cover activities though different phases of ground segment activities, from 0/A to Phase D.
Tasks and Activities
The scope of work will include:
- Implementing engineering activities in Phase 0/A and B:
- Feasibility and requirements definition/consolidation phase with preparation of Preliminary Requirement Reviews and/or Ground Segment System Requirements Reviews and Preliminary Definition phase with preparation of Preliminary Design Reviews Data Packages.
- Implementing engineering activities in Phase C/D:
- Detailed Definition phase with preparation of Critical Design Reviews Data Packages.
- Qualification and Production Phase with preparation of Integration, System and Acceptance Test Readiness/Results Reviews data packages.
- Implementing Ground Segment engineering activities in Phase E:
- Assessing system performance during operational phase with preparation of ground systems operational status reports.
- Assessing identified anomalies, participating in ARBs and coordinating/following up assigned actions for related ARs.
- Implementing/following-up of change control/management processes (e.g. ECPs and ETs).
- Implementing Ground System engineering activities for I&V campaigns, including:
- Defining VCDs, I&V plans and test specifications and procedures.
- Coordinating or following up of Integration activities.
- Coordinating or following up of Verification activities.
- Contributing to validation activities.
Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- A university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the areas and disciplines stated:
- System engineering practices and processes, including knowledge of ECSS standards and system life cycle processes.
- Extensive experience in ground segments for large and complex Earth Observation missions, including processing software.
- Management and traceability of complex requirements structures and the management of their verification via VCDs.
- Preparation of ground segment documentation relating to requirements engineering, design, and IV&V planning and execution.
- Demonstrated experience in the above, with emphasis on overall systems engineering aspects of ground segments or IV&V of ground segments.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- The ability to maintain a system overview. You should have a systematic approach to the work and be able to plan the work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks.
- The ability to write accurate and consistent technical documentation, and the ability to rapidly absorb, and make use of, information presented in written and oral communications in a dynamic context.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Experience with the DOORS tool.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
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