Software Engineer  [J 2007]

To develop software for control systems of satellite missions. This opportunity is also available to new graduates.

The task is to extend and develop components of a system for safe control and monitoring of a satellite mission.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Understanding of the requirements and the design of the control system for the given mission
• Develop the detailed design using UML
• Implement the software and perform unit testing
• Support integration and system testing
• Write and maintain software documentation

Qualifications / Experience

• A degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or equivalent
• Experience in general software development, software engineering

Essential Skills

• Software design with UML
• Software implementation with C++ and Java
• Source Code Control System (e.g. CVS)
• Software development for the LINUX Platform
• Advanced user-level knowledge of the LINUX operating system
• Good command of the English language

Desirable Skills

• Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
• CppUnit and JUnit
• Experience in space industry

Qualities

• Team player
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate

Location

Darmstadt

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.