Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space company we are looking for a Multi-mission Software Librarian

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working on-site as a member of the Operations Department Maintenance and Engineering team. Tasks will include:

• Support the development and maintenance of current and future ground segments
• Maintenance and re-design of software build environment, building, packaging and distribution of software releases and patches
• Support the operational UNIX and Windows ground segment facilities
• Establishment of maintenance policies and procedures
• Coordination with external providers of maintenance services.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in computer science or engineering
• Professional experience of software development and maintenance in a configuration controlled environment applying formal Change Management
• Operation and maintenance of large, real-time monitor & control and data processing systems running under UNIX and Windows Servers
• Knowledge of tools make, imake, CVS, SubVersion, ClearCase,
• Programming languages C, C++, Java, Visual Basic and/or Fortran
• UNIX and Windows administration, databases (Sybase / Oracle / MS-Access)
• Able to work independently good analytical and good communication skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory, some knowledge of French would be an asset.

Starting date: October 2009

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

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. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.