Data Processing Operations Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Operate and maintain data processing systems for meteorological and earth observation products, ensuring mission readiness and system performance.
Role type
Senior IC data processing operations engineer (space/remote sensing)
Builds
Production statistics, operational reports, and validated data processing chains for space missions
Domain
Space data engineering / Earth observation / Meteorology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
UNIX/Linux administration, scripting (Perl, Python, shell), databases (PostgreSQL), IV&V of data processing systems, operational procedure development, anomaly investigation, configuration control, quality control and calibration, Level-0 to 2 data processing, C/C++/IDL programming
Preferred skills
ECSS standards knowledge, spacecraft/ground segment operations experience, European language proficiency
Technologies
Perl, Python, shell, PostgreSQL, C, C++, IDL
Responsibilities
Monitor operational performance and generate production statistics, prepare and execute operational tests for new missions, investigate system anomalies, provide first-line maintenance and on-call support, coordinate with external service providers, develop and maintain operational documentation and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC