Data Processing System Engineer
@ Sopra Steria

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
€90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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Company Overview

HE Space is a successful international space company with 40 years of expertise in engineering, science, and administration. In partnership with CS Group, they lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe, providing highly skilled consulting.

About the Data Processing System Engineer Role

The Data Processing System Engineer will support the development, maintenance, and evolution of state-of-the-art satellite-based payload data processing systems, especially for future COPERNICUS missions. Key responsibilities include system-level engineering, technical documentation, operational support, and maintaining configuration control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate system anomalies and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate Software Engineering Tasks, Engineering Change Proposals, and Technical Notes.
  • Maintain and update technical baseline documentation, including ADD, ICD, and STB.
  • Support operational activities and system reviews.
  • Assist in software and hardware deployment, configuration, and verification.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in satellite data processing (Level-0, Level-1, Level-2) for meteorological/Earth observation products.
  • Strong background in integration, verification, and validation (IV&V).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and databases (e.g., Perl, Python, Shell, PostgreSQL).
  • Solid experience in system engineering and design with UNIX/Linux systems.
  • Excellent technical documentation and configuration control skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with spacecraft and ground segment operations.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and IDL.
  • Familiarity with quality control, calibration, and validation processes.

Location & Application

This position is located in Darmstadt, Germany. To apply, send your CV (in English and Word or PDF format) to Andrés Izquierdo by quoting job reference NL-HP-25136 before 31/10/2025.

Key skills/competency

  • Satellite Data
  • Processing
  • System Engineering
  • IV&V
  • Scripting
  • Documentation
  • Configuration Control
  • UNIX/Linux
  • Integration
  • Operational Support
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How to Get Hired at Sopra Steria

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  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant satellite engineering experience.
  • Tailor your skills: Emphasize IV&V and scripting knowledge.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase system engineering project successes.
  • Research Sopra Steria: Understand company culture and mission.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review satellite data processing architectures.
Practice scripting with Perl and Python.
Brush up on UNIX/Linux operational commands.
Study system engineering test planning methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a technical challenge handled independently.
Explain team collaboration in multicultural settings.
Detail a time managing documentation rigorously.
Share problem-solving approaches under pressure.

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