System Integration and Verification Engineer (f/m/d)

Start Date: Q4 2024
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Submission deadline: 18th August 2024

We are currently seeking to employ a motivated and enthusiastic System Integration and Verification Engineer to support our team at EUMETSAT, contributing to the development and maintenance of advanced meteorological satellite systems. As a System Integration and Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration, verification, and validation of ground segments or sub-segments within EUMETSAT’s scope. Your role will involve detailed planning, execution, and documentation of I&V activities to ensure seamless operation of satellite systems and data processing software.

Engineering activities: 

• Define and propose testing activities required to verify system requirements
• Identify necessary test tools and test data, and plan the development or adaptation of these resources and ensure that procedures, tools, and data are prepared and ready for validation tests
• Schedule and perform integration, verification and validation tests, document outcomes, analyze results, and report finding
• Prepare and contribute to technical documentation, including Verification Control Documents (VCDs), engineering and I&V plans, test specifications, and procedures
• Organize and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Test Review Boards (TRB) to assess the completion of integration and verification activities

(Service) Management activites:

• Develop detailed plans for the execution of I&V tasks, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestone identification
• Coordinate activities with EUMETSAT’s Technical Officer and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Regularly update and maintain the service plan, tracking changes and ensuring milestones are met
• Collaborate with the Service Level Manager to ensure compliance with Service Level Targets
• Provide regular updates on the status of deliverables, team activities, performance issues, and anomalies

• A degree in Aerospace engineering or in a similar subject
• Experience in ground segment and sub-segment level I&V for Earth Observation missions
• Knowledge of VCDs, DOORS, and other relevant documentation and reporting tools
• Proficiency in using test tools and managing test data for comprehensive testing
• Strong understanding of integration and verification processes, including anomaly management and documentation
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to travel within Europe as needed for the execution of specific tests
• Fluent in English, both in speech and writing