IV&V Engineer (Copernicus Mission)

Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers

• Competitive Salary.
• Great career opportunities in the Space industry
• Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
• Engaging in company events to foster team spirit.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.

Job Introduction

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 Italia S.p.A. is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency. The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including: central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.

We are currently  searching for an IV&V Engineer to join our team and support validation and coordination activities foreseen within our Services. The position is framed within the Serco Copernicus Services, unit responsible for supporting all Copernicus Sentinels missions in the provision of operations, maintenance and coordination services.

You will be involved in all maintenance activities to integrate new tools in our services: design phase, technical team follow-up, testing campaigns and support to the Transfer to Operation.
Also the integration of new Services and interfaces in the Copernicus Space Ecosystem will be part of your job. The coordination of these integrations is required to ensure minimal services degradations and operations interruptions.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end system integration: Oversee the integration of multiple systems, ensuring that each component works seamlessly with others and with all mission-specific operations and tools.
• Coordination of validation tests: Conduct and oversee service providers validation tests to ensure that all integrated systems meet operational and functional requirements.
• Perform internal IVV and maintenance: conduct the validation tests of the service system elements and follow up the maintenance processes of the components involved.
• Identify and resolve integration issues: Monitor the integration process, identifying and addressing any issues that arise, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Document integration procedures: Maintain detailed documentation of the integration process, including workflows, tools, and techniques used.
• Collaborate with technical teams: Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and timely validation.

Successful Candidate

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and respond to complex mission data.
• Proven organizational skills to manage complex workflows and ensure seamless collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and operational demands.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira for action management, issue and anomaly processing and tracking, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Strong communication and mediation skills for coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation, such as test procedures, reports, system design documents, and interface control documents.
• English Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate), written and spoken.
• Experience in coordinating activities involving multiple services, entities, and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and tracking operational tasks across a distributed team.
• Hands-on experience with Integration, Validation, and Verification (IV&V) activities, particularly software testing.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating System environment and scripting
• Experience working on aerospace projects, ideally involving Earth Observation (EO) systems or satellite missions.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies for service management and project execution.
• Knowledge of Copernicus program.
• Experience of System Engineering processes (e.g., ECSS standard).
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python).
• Knowledge of containerized applications (e.g. Docker).
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Solr).
• Knowledge of Identity Access Management (e.g. Keycloak).

Relocation:

Rome's central location in Italy offers excellent transportation links within the city and across the country. The city is well-connected by a network of highways and railways, with Ciampino Airport or Fiumicino, providing convenient access to international destinations.

Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome and join Serco Italia S.p.A.

DE&I

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

Why Should You Join Serco ?

• Contribute to innovative projects in the public services sector, and making a difference.
• Your contributions are valued and recognized, with opportunities for professional/personal growth.
• Be part of a company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Enjoy a friendly and professional environment that respects your work-life balance.

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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