Mission Analysis and Software Engineer (ESA-ESTEC)

Job Introduction

We have an exciting (and challenging) opening for a Mission Analysis and Software Engineer in Noordwijk. 

Dynamic, Energetic, Entrepreneurial, Highly Motivated, Resilient … If this describes you then we would love to hear from you :) 

Discover the offer below and click on ‘Apply’ if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.

• Serco – The employer of choice for a career within the Space Sector.

Serco are a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

• Join our community of space specialists across Europe

We are proud to support the European institutional Space landscape: Serco boasts an extensive network of Space professionals located at our offices in Darmstadt, Noordwijk, Frascati, Paris and Madrid, all within close proximity of our two largest space sector customers, European Space Agency/European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC) and European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT).

• Supporting Women in Aerospace

Diversity and Inclusion is extremely important to us. Supporting women's opportunities, development and visibility in the space sector is key and that is why we are proud members and supporters of Women in Aerospace Europe, a dynamic and global network supporting women's careers in Aerospace.

Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) – Supporting women in STEM (wia-europe.org)

Role Responsibility

As Mission Analysis and Software Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:

The focus of this job will be on the technical management of existing and new multiplatform software developments within the EOP-PE Division, in coordination with the Head of EOP System Analysis and of Ground System offices. The main existing SW projects consists of multi platform graphic/GUI, CLI application and SW libraries (details can be found at http://eop-cfi.esa.int): Mission SW CFI, DFDL4S library, openSF, S2G Data Viewer, etc.

• Gathering and defining requirements from internal and external users.
• Preparation of Statement of Work and Requirement Documents as input to procurement process.
• Reviewing of technical and management part of SW development proposals.
• Configuration Management at ESTEC for the delivered SW.
• Management/administration/maintenance of the anomaly tracking system (Mantis), the CM (Git) and the CI system (Jenkins).
• Administration of anomalies/SPR at ESTEC.
• Providing first line help-desk functions to SW users.
• Investigation of anomalies.
• Participation in Anomaly Review Boards.
• Review of Contractors’ acceptance Test Plan and Procedures.
• Review of deliverable documentation (SUM, Develop. Manual, ICD, etc).
• Definition and execution of independent Validation Tests at ESTEC.
• Software Packaging and for delivery to external entities and drafting of Release Notes.
• Administration/maintenance of the SW delivery web pages of the division.
• Participation to SW Acceptance.
• Research and advise the H/GS Office as well as the H/System Analysis Office on latest state-of-the-art SW development technologies, libraries, frameworks as well as on SW architecture and design.
• Support System and Mission Analysis tasks required by EO Projects.
• Design, code, test and run Software multiplatform tools for these activities.
• Document these activities to Projects.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and with rigor within the boundaries of assigned tasks and stringent schedule and supervise Contractor’s activity accordingly.
• Extremely solid experience relevant to the task description in particular with the SW skills related to multi language (C, C++, Java, Python) and multi-platform (LINUS, OSX, Windows) development and related development tools/environments.
• Knowledge of main graphical frameworks (e.g. Eclipse RCP, QT) as well as of virtualization and containerization techniques (Docker, VM, Singularity)
• Experience with the EO application domains (processors, mission planning, E2E simulators) and with ESA SW procurement process is considered an asset.
• Capability and willingness to understand specific EO algorithms (orbital mechanics or data processing) as needed.
• Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

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Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Support provided to EU Nationals requiring relocation – Information available upon request

• Company events

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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