Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

System Engineer for EPS SG Instrument Functional Chain

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeDarmstadt, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Physics, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline is required.
A proven track record in systems engineering for satellite-based Earth observation systems, focusing on payloads and ground segment systems, is required.
Direct involvement in developing, verifying, integrating, and testing instrument data processing chains, algorithms, and product formats is required.
A solid understanding of end-to-end data flows, space-to-ground interfaces, and instrument chain development logic is required.
Excellent written and spoken English skills are required to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and international partner agencies.

Responsibilities

Consolidate the development logic for instrument chains, including processing specifications and associated schedule compilation.
Define and review instrument data processing specifications, including algorithms, auxiliary data, and product formats.
Support the development, testing, and review of instrument data processing systems, test tools, and test data.
Execute product verification and review processor designs against appropriate requirements and specifications.
Lead verification, integration, and acceptance activities for instrument data processing elements.
Maintain the product dissemination baseline across operational environments.
Participate in reviews and technical meetings at system, satellite, instrument, and ground segment levels.
Interface with space segment teams and analyze instrument-related documentation for data processing needs.
Collaborate with EUMETSAT science, instrument, and ground segment teams, as well as engineers at partner agencies.

Job Description:

We are looking to strengthen our service team at EUMETSAT with a qualified engineer to support instrument and data processing chains across satellite-based Earth observation missions.

Key Responsibilities

Consolidate the development logic for instrument chains, including processing specifications and associated schedule compilation.
Define and review instrument data processing specifications (e.g., algorithms, auxiliary, and product formats).
Support the development, testing, and review of instrument data processing systems, test tools, and test data.
Execute product verification and review processor designs against appropriate requirements and specifications.
Lead verification, integration, and acceptance activities for instrument data processing elements.
Maintain the product dissemination baseline across operational environments.
Participate in reviews and technical meetings at system, satellite, instrument, and ground segment levels.
Interface with space segment teams and analyze instrument-related documentation for data processing needs.
Collaborate closely with EUMETSAT science, instrument, and ground segment teams, as well as engineers at partner agencies.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Remote Sensing, Physics, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline.
Proven track record in system engineering for satellite-based Earth observation systems, focusing on payloads and ground segment systems.
Direct involvement in developing, verifying, integrating, and testing instrument data processing chains, algorithms, and product formats.
Solid understanding of end-to-end data flows, space-to-ground interfaces, and instrument chain development logic.
Excellent English skills (written and spoken) with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and international partner agencies.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Founded: 2022

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