Systems Engineering & IV&V Specialist

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Systems Engineering & IV&V Specialist to join our team at EUMETSAT’s premises in Darmstadt, Germany.

In this exciting role, you will contribute to the engineering, integration, verification and validation of cutting-edge Earth Observation Ground Segment systems supporting critical weather, climate and environmental monitoring missions.

Working in a highly international environment, you will play an important role in ensuring the successful delivery, performance and evolution of next-generation satellite ground segment and data processing capabilities.

About the client and location

The European Organisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) is a political organisation comprising of 30 European member states. EUMETSAT operates satellites to monitor weather, climate, and the changing environment. They are responsible for helping to isolate potentially dangerous weather conditions that could affect air travel, farming and other key service industries.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Leading and supporting System and Ground Segment engineering activities, including requirements definition, traceability, interface management and technical documentation.
• Contributing to the successful integration, verification and validation (IV&V) of complex Earth Observation Ground Segments and their associated subsystems.
• Preparing and maintaining high-quality test specifications, procedures, test data and verification reports, ensuring end-to-end requirements traceability.
• Driving test campaigns and supporting verification activities, reviews, anomaly investigations and resolution processes across multiple mission phases.
• Supporting the deployment, integration and validation of mission data processing systems and operational Ground Segment environments.
• Contributing to the verification of end-to-end data processing chains, from mission data acquisition through to the generation, archiving and dissemination of L0, L1 and L2 products.
• Participating in key engineering reviews and project milestones, supporting requirements, design, integration and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure Ground Segment solutions are delivered efficiently and meet mission performance objectives.
• Supporting the mission control, mission planning, telemetry, commanding and satellite simulation activities where required.
• Maintaining a strong focus on quality, configuration management and continuous improvement throughout engineering and IV&V activities.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• University Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering and IV&V activities within Earth Observation, space or Ground Segment programmes.
• Experience with Ground Segment integration, verification and validation activities.
• Proven experience preparing technical documentation, including requirements, test specifications, procedures and reports.
• Knowledge of requirements management, traceability and interface engineering, ideally using tools such as DOORS.
• Experience supporting end-to-end data processing systems and workflows, including L0, L1 and L2 products.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and configuration management practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international team.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect or similar system modelling tools.
• Knowledge of CCSDS standards, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and EUMETSAT Ground Segment environments

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.