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Data Processing Operations Engineer (m/f/d) [26157]

Darmstadt, HE, de💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Data ingestion, processing, and product distribution for meteorological and earth observation systems, including anomaly investigation and operational readiness.

Role type

Senior IC data processing operations engineer (space/earth observation)

Builds

Operational data processing chains and mission support systems

Domain

Space data engineering and earth observation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

UNIX/Linux, scripting (Perl, Python, shell), databases (PostgreSQL), C/C++/IDL, IV&V, operational procedures, configuration control, quality control/calibration/validation, remote sensing data processing (Level-0 to 2), spacecraft/ground segment operations, ECSS standards

Preferred skills

Multicultural team experience, another European language

Technologies

Perl, Python, shell, PostgreSQL, C, C++, IDL

Responsibilities

Data ingestion, processing, and product distribution; Operational performance monitoring and reporting; Operations preparation and readiness for new missions; Anomaly investigation; First line maintenance and on-call support; Co-ordination with external organisations and service providers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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