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# Data Processing Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Eumetsat - European Organisation For The Exploitation Of Meteorological Satellites
- **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Profiling, Software Debugging, Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.space-careers.com/job_display/296980/Data_Processing_Systems_Engineer_EUMETSAT_European_Organisation_for_the_Exploitation_of_Meteorological_Satellites_Darmstadt_Germany

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented person to join our dynamic team as a key player in driving our organization's growth and success. If you are a collaborative team player with a proven track record of driving results and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role., * A university degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering or another relevant discipline., * Proven experience in engineering of Data Processing systems following well established processes, covering the full development lifecycle and relevant technical standards (e.g. ECSS, CCSDS, OGC);

 * Demonstrable knowledge of software development lifecycles and change control processes;
 * Competence in the area of Data Processing Systems Integration, Verification &Validation (IV&V) activities, including automated testing, software testing, unit test suite maintenance, software debugging and profiling;
 * Ability to manage complex tasks with minimum supervision, including planning and prioritisation of activities, allocation and coordination of resources, monitoring and reporting;
 * Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to apply these to a team environment while working within a matrix structure;
 * Experience leading/coordinating engineering teams and in the management of industrial contracts in relevant area will be considered an advantage.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.

## Description

* Define and maintain requirements and specifications in support to the development of new Data Processing systems or for upgrades to existing systems;
 * Contribute and follow-up the related developments/procurements and their integration into full scale Data Processing Systems and/or Ground Segments;
 * Contribute to the definition of, execution and follow up of Integration and Verification & Validation (IV&V) testing of new or evolved Data Processing Systems and Applications;
 * Support the scheduling and prioritisation of tasks, and the assessment of the adequacy of deliverables from other teams, organisations or industrial suppliers;
 * Contribute to the definition, planning and execution of the transition and handover of Data Processing Systems from the development phase to routine maintenance and operations;
 * Support the Data Processing Systems and Applications Competence Area Manager in defining long term plans and roadmaps to harmonise engineering, maintenance and evolutions of Data Processing Systems across all satellite systems exploited by EUMETSAT.


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