Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As part of the team working on GAIA mission, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Working  on an astronomical precision-astrometry mission developing;
• Maintaining software and algorithms in a multi-national environment;
• Developing new software to support space mission needs;
• Maintaining existing project software;
• All phases of the software cycle: specifications, preliminary designs, development, integration, testing and final release of production software.

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer science, Space Systems Engineering, Physics or related specialization;
• Experienced Numerical JAVA programmer;
• Knowledge of Gaia or at least astronomy;
• Experience with Linux;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes;
• Results orientated and good relationship management;
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

  This job is located in Madrid, Spain. The role with a temporary contract until the end of the year.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation (both in English and in Word) to Kalina Traykova by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job ES-HP-24046.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!