EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. All data provided by our state-of-the-art satellites systems are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.
This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.
As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).
Manage definition, planning and execution of the inter-segment compatibility tests (e.g. Define all system and ground segment test tools and test data necessary to execute EPS-Sterna activities under responsibility of the job holder and procure / develop them as appropriate in a timely manner;
· Manage the EPS-Sterna IV&V team and cross organisational support, hierarchically and functionally reporting, including IV&V services contracts;
· Provide system V&V support to the Operations Department after the handover of the system to operations and during its maintenance;
· Experience in satellite missions, particularly with data processing systems;
· Proven ability to analyse complex projects, set-up and manage teams accordingly, and juggle multiple constraints;
· Candidates must be able to work effectively in English.
Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,000 NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience
· Full medical coverage for employee and family
· Training and development support
· Relocation allowance and support (if applicable) Salary: 8000 EUR / MONTH