Package Description
Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, supporting a diverse array of meteorological satellite missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a crucial role in the operations and maintenance of satellite ground segments. Their expertise in satellite control, data processing, and system integration has earned them accolades, including 'Excellence in Service' awards from EUMETSAT. Serco’s dedicated efforts ensure the reliable dissemination of vital weather and climate data, underscoring their commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of meteorological satellite operations.
We are seeking a Ground Segment Systems Engineer to work on our Customers Site (EUMESTAT) in Germany. This is a fantastic opportunity to get into one of the most sought-after space agencies in the world.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for a Copernicus Ground Segment Systems Engineer to join our service team supporting EUMETSAT’s Ground Segment Systems Engineering activities. The role is based primarily onsite at EUMETSAT’s headquarters in Darmstadt, with a generous distribution of remote work as part of a hybrid working model.
Your mission as part of the Copernicus Ground Segment Systems Engineering Service is to provide systems engineering support to the ground segments of EUMETSAT’s Copernicus missions, including Sentinel-3, Sentinel-6, CO2M, CIMR, CRISTAL, and instruments aboard EPS-SG and MTG. These services support both development and operations, including Multi-Mission Elements (MMEs).
In your role, your responsibilities will be to:
Perform requirements engineering for ground systems in operations and in development.
Create and contribute to the description of the system architecture and interfaces between external systems and the mission-specific elements of the ground system.
Perform technical analysis of system architecture and evolutions of specifications or major upgrades of the operational ground systems, ensuring interface coherence and compatibility with ongoing developments.
Contribute to the IV&V testing approach for major evolutions of operational ground systems and coordinate integration and verification of new systems into the infrastructure.
Contribute to the definition of the IV&V approach for future ground systems.
Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of MBSE models using tools such as Enterprise Architect, Core 9, and DOORS.
Contribute to operations preparation, including operational validation tests, coordination of commissioning activities, and the definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Liaise with facility, spacecraft, and external operations teams to ensure optimal performance and continuity.
Participate in the definition and review of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) using common templates and tools for maintaining interface data dictionaries.
Support engineering change control through participation in CRBs, ARBs, and preparation of change requests (ECPD/ECR).
Assess Engineering Tasks and provide input to routine and critical operations.
Participate in the preparation and maintenance of Operational Concept Documents and support operations build-up activities for new missions.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
Master’s Degree or equivalent from a relevant discipline.
At least 3 years’ experience in Systems Engineering and IV&V activities for at least one major element (e.g., PDP, MOC, Archive) of a ground segment for Earth observation missions.
Knowledge of space and ground system engineering processes and system/software life-cycles and standards.
Experience in change control procedures and configuration management.
Experience in writing and managing technical requirements in tools like DOORS.
Experience in interface definition and management, including preparation and maintenance of ICDs.
Experience with formal testing (FAT/OSAT), including preparation of test procedures and TRRs/TRBs.
Experience in operational environments under strict configuration control.
Experience with operational validation campaigns, commissioning activities (e.g., LEOP, SIOV), and KPI definition.
Experience with Data Processing systems and Satellite Mission Control Systems for Earth observation missions.
Experience in verification control processes and maintenance of VCDs.
Use of MBSE tools and languages (e.g., SysML in Enterprise Architect or Core 9).
Knowledge of ground segment technologies including JIRA, Confluence, relational databases, virtualisation, networking, and SW deployment tools.
Fluent in English.
Additionally, the following would be considered beneficial:
Experience with EUMETSAT Copernicus missions and Multi-Mission Elements.
Familiarity with tools and procedures used for operational performance monitoring and statistics reporting.
Experience with Linux scripting.
Experience reviewing documentation and deliverables from external contractors in development of new ground segment components.
Experience participating in engineering coordination boards and producing system engineering reports and documentation as part of contract deliverables.
On Offer:
- Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of paid accommodation while securing permanent housing
- Hybrid working model
- 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket
- Gym membership discount
- Participation in pension and health scheme
- 30 days of holiday
Relocation:
- Darmstadt, Germany, offers a central location in Europe, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Frankfurt Airport being one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
- Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all candidates eligible to work in EU that are planning to relocate to Germany and work for EUMETSAT.
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
About Serco
Serco provides the User Helpdesk and Data Centre Operations Service of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), which plays a key role in enhancing the use of EUMETSAT data, products and data services.
The main objective of the service is to ensure effective and user-driven service to support the provision of data, both real-time and offline, as well as to provide comprehensive technical information to support all forms of user enquiries relating both to current operational services and to future satellite programmes of EUMETSAT.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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