EUMETSAT - European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites

Darmstadt, Germany

EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, land and ocean that deliver vital data 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our data contribute to weather forecasts that protect lives and property across Europe and to monitoring of our changing climate. EUMETSAT is now embarking on new and challenging satellite development programmes, shaping its long-term future.

Playing an important part within our Data Processing Systems and Applications Group, you will manage the Data Processing Support Applications Engineering Team in charge of all applications related to Data Processing system monitoring, quality control, calibration/validation of products, Analysis and Reporting tools and applications for gathering and internal distribution of auxiliary data. In addition you will be driving the corrective and evolutionary maintenance of all data processing support applications for our ground segments and off-line facilities. At the same time, you will provide, within your area of responsibility, expertise and support for programmes under development and act as technical officer in charge of related maintenance contracts, including the direct management of contractors. 

Consequently, you will require proven experience of developing and maintaining software systems for earth observation product quality control, calibration and validation, analysis and reporting for production workflow monitoring. Joining us from an operational, high-availability and time critical environment, you should possess experience in project and team management and be fluent in English, with a good command of French.

Attractive employment conditions are offered, in terms of salary, comprehensive benefits including health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance if applicable.

To learn more and apply online, please visit www.eumetsat.int.

Closing date: 8 February 2015 (REF: VN 14/44)

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.