As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an Data Access Service Software Architect of MTG

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working as a member of the Multi Mission Elements (MME) Team to support following tasks/areas:

• Familiarisation with the MTG Ground Segment and the current Data Access Services architecture;
• Requirements analysis of MTG requirements against the MMEs;
• Generation of detailed requirements, compliance matrix and design justification;
• Analysis and evolution of current System Design to enhance the Data Access Services to meet MTG requirements;
• Definition of MME Data Access Service Interface Control Documents (ICDs);
• Support to Ground Segment reviews;
• Preparation of Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) test specification, of the MME Data Access systems;
• Support to the MTG Ground Segment (IV&V) tests, for the MME Data Access systems.
• Support during the implementation of MME Data Access requirements.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent;
• Several years of experience in the analysis of software requirements, scalable software architectures, software development, testing, operations and maintenance of Data Access systems;
• Significant work experience in using UNIX (Sun Solaris) Operating System, Hierarchical Storage Management Systems and Architectures (SAM-FS/QFS) as well as TCP/IP and Web services;
• Ability to work independently and good analytical skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for applications: 25 March 2011

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration.