Satellite Operations Software Engineer (m/f) Job Description
- Airbus Defence & Space Toulouse (ex Astrium SL)
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europe’s number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately €14 billion per year.
Airbus group is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2013, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of € 59.3 billion and employed a workforce of around 144,000.
(The legal name change from European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. ("EADS N.V.") to Airbus Group N.V. is subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting).
A vacancy for a Satellite Operations Software Engineer (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Toulouse. You will join the FV, Eng & Ops Products, Space Physics Fr department and will strengthen our Operations Products group.
The Operations Products group develops software products for space systems operations (telecommunications, Earth observation, etc.) Our solutions, used at different stages in the space system lifecycle (design and operation validation) are at the core of numerous function processes, implementing state-of-the-art software development.
Passionate about software development, you will join a team on the cutting edge of development methods (Agile) and focused on creating products intended to improve the user productivity and the efficiency of function processes.
First, due to your expertise on object technologies (java, Eclipse RCP, UML, Javascript, etc.) and successful initial experience developing an industrial software, you will take part in a solution for operating satellites from control or mission centres, for Airbus teams or external customers.
You will then develop towards being responsible for one or several products and business management. You will analyse the customer's need and define and perform revisions while accompanying their deployment (in France and in Germany). You will define the roadmap for your products, drive its implementation, ensure technical mastery and steer the development team. You will also advance the team's privileged position at the core of numerous processes.
These products are part of a software suite which requires technical, architectural, functional and ergonomical coherency. In particular it is made up of MOSAIC (automation of satellite or ground segment operations), TELMA/SOLEA (telemeasuring analysis), DALI (inter-site alignment in real and non-real time), SYSTEMA (Space Engineering) and FOST (satellite database). These products are used by the Space Systems internal customers and sold internationally.
This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities.
- Tasks & accountabilities:
Your main task and responsibilities will include:
¤ Learning all the customer functions (activities, processes, interfaces, etc.),
¤ Technically analysing the new functions required/correcting faults,
¤ Being responsible for specification, architecture, coding and validating upgrades,
¤ Preparing financial and technical proposals for the customer,
¤ Performing technical and operational documentation,
¤ Deploying the products,
¤ Performing training and providing customer support,
¤ Managing an additional development team if necessary,
¤ Fulfilling quality assurance plan requirements,
¤ Performing a technology watch,
¤ Reporting to the customer and management.
Necessary knowledge of disciplines and a demanding technical environment will allow you to fully demonstrate your technical, IT and interpersonal skills in a field in high growth and at the core of Airbus Defence and Space processes.
This position will involve some business trips in France and/or abroad as such, you must be able to travel accordingly.
Working time: full time
Satellite Operations Software Engineer (m/f) Job Requirements
As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and competencies:
¤ Educated to a 5-year degree level in Information Technology (or equivalent),
¤ Good knowledge of Eclipse RCP, Java, javascript and object design,
¤ Initial experience in the development C/C++ and/or JAVA of industrial information technology software: specification, design, development and validation,
¤ Mastery of UML and/or AGILE methodologies,
¤ Advanced level of English and intermediate level of French.
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Satellite Operations Software Engineer (m/f) Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Software Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Product Development
Programming
Software Design
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
Postgraduate (Masters)
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| Experience: |
2 - 5 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
French
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| Job Location: |
Toulouse, France |
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