Data Processing Operations Engineer [25138]

Job Description

As a member of a team providing services to EUMETSAT, you will have the following responsibilities :

Support our customer EUMETSAT during routine operations of Copernicus Sentinel Spacecraft or similar missions, including the operations build-up and the operations engineering and scientific activities to be undertaken as part of the routine operations of the satellite system for the Copernicus Sentinel Mission.

The key person shall perform tasks related to instrument data processing in support of the Copernicus Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) , during current routine operations , as well as for the operations build-up and the routine operations phase for the dual satellite system.

The tasks cover the operation of the different data processing components, which include :

• Data ingestion, processing and product distribution;
• Data and Product analysis;
• Operational performance monitoring and reporting, including the development, documentation and maintenance of the relevant tools e.g. production statistics, generation and reporting, PDGS monitoring and reporting;
• The testing and the implementation of new products;
• The setting-up, implementation and update of operational procedures and documentation;
• Anomaly investigation;
• First line maintenance, including on-call support;
• Co-ordination with external organisations and service providers;
• Attendance at technical meetings;
• Participation in formal reviews;
• On-call support.

Qualifications

In addition to having a University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, the person shall have the following  mandatory skills :

Additional skills (considered as an added value) :

Additional Information

This job is located in  Darmstadt, Germany .

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please apply with your CV in English by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job  DE-HP-25138.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

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

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

Last apply date : 25 / 09 / 2025