Spacecraft Database Engineer Software
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Job description
To operate our satellites, a lot of information is needed on ground (e.g. how to command the satellites or how to interpret the data coming from the satellite during integration & flight). The database team develops and maintains the satellite reference database (SRDB) and manages its data. Being a part of the team allows to you to get a thorough understanding of the architecture, interfaces, and operations of our spacecrafts., * Collaborate with the different engineering teams and customers to organize, collect, and process the commanding, telemetry and engineering data for the satellite
- Manage the release process of our products
- Support the improvement and development of our software tools and engineering workflows
- Plan and schedule product releases according to stakeholder agreements
- Participate in official project reviews with ESA and customers
- Create and maintain the documentation of our database products
- Assist the satellite and operations teams using the SRDB and its products
- Populate the SRDB with the collected data
- Track the validation of database products and outputs
Requirements
- You have a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Experience in a similar role is an advantage
- You are familiar with SQL, PL/SQL, Java, or similar technologies
- Knowledge of the relevant ECSS standards is an advantage
- You are a fast learner with a good technical understanding
- You are fluent in written and spoken English
- You have good communication and negotiation skills
- You work proactively, accurately, and independently
Benefits & conditions
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months) Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space projects Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development