As support to a European space company we are looking for an MSG Applications Software Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working onsite to support software development of applications on the Central Facility for the spacecraft and ground segment monitoring and control system. Your tasks will include:

• Software development using C++ and Java engineered in Windows and Unix environments, interacting with Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products;
• Support to the 24/7 smooth running of facility software applications and their operating systems and in the case of anomalies affecting operations;
• Investigation into relevant anomalies and solutions, their documentation and classification, with suitable follow up of the delivery of software updates;
• Analysis of user-driven requirements, generation of software requirements, design, implementation and verification/testing activities;
• Verification/testing activities;
• Analysis, planning and management of application, operating system and COTS upgrades and reconfigurations, taking into account any compatibility issues;
• Definition and management of technical documentation and procedures;
• Software and technical support to the end-users of the application software;
• Participation in technical, progress and team meetings;
• Provision of standby/call out support to operations and support to critical operations out of normal hours, as required;
• Provision of support to other areas and programs as required.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline;
• Several years of professional experience in software development particularly in a 24/7 operational environment characterised by high availability requirements;
• Good knowledge of life cycle based software development using C++ and Java,
• Familiarity with software development on Windows and Unix platforms, using the Microsoft Visual C++ IDE, as well as SQL and relational database management systems, and Version Control Systems, SVN or CVS;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 9th August 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.