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Data Processing System Engineer [25136]

Darmstadt, DE

Closing: November 01, 2025

Engineering
HE Space Team Andres Izquierdo Gallego
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Company description

HE Space is a successful international space company. For 40 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Processing System Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and evolution of state-of-the-art satellite-based payload data processing systems. The successful candidate will contribute to system-level engineering activities, software and hardware configuration, and operational support within a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a particular focus on enabling future COPERNICUS satellite missions.

Key Responsibilities

•             Provide technical expertise in data processing system-level engineering:

  • Investigate and analyze anomalies and improvement opportunities within ground infrastructure components.
  • Coordinate and contribute to Software Engineering Tasks (SWETs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Technical Notes.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation, ensuring configuration control and consistency.
  • Support operational activities in the domain of data processing as required by program needs.
  • Participate in technical and progress meetings, providing relevant inputs and updates.

•             Contribute to system-level reviews and project milestones.

•             Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders as needed.

•             Support software and hardware deployment, configuration control, and verification activities.

•             Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and evolution of software components.

•             Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical baseline documentation (e.g., ADD, ICD, STB).

•             Perform additional software engineering tasks as required.

Our benefits in Germany!

We offer competitive compensation and our benefits packages are customized per location to better match local needs. Here in the spotlight are 3 of them for our employees located in Germany at our industry customers.

vacation

30 days vacation

Joining HE Space in Germany you will enjoy 30 days paid vacation per year, plus the public holidays.

HE Space will support your relocation to another country.

Relocation support

Financial Support for your relocation expenses and Administrative support from our relocation agent to ease the move. When necessary we support also the Visa application to live and work in Germany.

HE Space supports training.

Training & Professional Development

Your individual training needs are important to us, and we support your attendance at conferences, e-learning, conventional group and individual classes.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in satellite data processing (Level-0, Level-1, Level-2) for meteorological and/or Earth observation products.
  • Strong background in integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) of data processing systems, including test planning and execution.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and databases (e.g., Perl, Python, Shell, PostgreSQL).
  • Solid experience in system engineering and system design.
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Excellent technical documentation skills.
  • Practical knowledge of configuration control and IT security.
  • Understanding of computer and network systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team.
  • University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with spacecraft and/or ground segment operations.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and IDL.
  • Familiarity with quality control, calibration, and validation processes.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining operational procedures and configurations.

Additional information

This job is located in Darmstadt, Germany

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Andrés Izquierdo, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-25136

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