CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.
Stellenbeschreibung- Data ingestion, processing, and product distribution;
- Data and Product analysis;
- Operational performance monitoring and reporting, including the development, documentation and maintenance of the relevant tools for e.g., production statistics generation and reporting, PDGS monitoring and reporting;
- Operations preparation and readiness for new missions, including the preparation and execution of operational tests, development and maintenance of operational documentation and procedures, and preparation and delivery of training activities to support the transition to operational service;
- The testing and the implementation of new products;
- The setting-up, implementation and update of operational procedures and documentation;
- Anomaly investigation;
- First line maintenance, including on-call support;
- Co-ordination with external organisations and service providers;
- Attendance at technical meetings;
- Participation to formal reviews.
- Bachelor's or Master´s degree in a relevant discipline is required;
- Demonstrated experience in near real time, data driven, automated systems with large computer networks;
- Demonstrated experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems;
- Knowledge of Development and maintenance of operational procedures and/or configuration data;
- Knowledge of scripting languages and databases (e.g., Perl, Python, shell, PostgreSQL);
- Demonstrated experience in data processing operations preparation and readiness activities for new missions or operational systems, including testing, preparation of operational documentation and procedures, and training;
- Proven experience in the integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) of data processing systems and/or processors, including generation of test plan, test specification, procedures and test reports for end-to-end processing chains;
- Ability to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner;
- High degree of working autonomy;
- Problem solving and analytical skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- High degree of interpersonal awareness;
- Experience in working as part of a multicultural team;
- Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
- Experience in validation of operational procedures;
- Demonstrated experience in operations build up activities;
- Practical knowledge in Configuration Control;
- Knowledge in Computer systems, Network systems and IT Security;
- Knowledge of ECSS standards;
- Experience of validating complex remote sensing data processing systems;
- Development and maintenance of operational procedures;
- Programming languages (e.g. C, C++ and IDL);
- Knowledge of spacecraft and/or ground segment operations;
- Demonstrated experience of Instrument data and product processing (Level-0 to 2) of meteorological and/or earth observation products;
- Knowledge and/or experience of quality control, calibration and validation.
This position is based in Darmstadt, Germany.
If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, please send your CV in English and in Word or PDF format to Andrés Izquierdo by clicking the Apply for this job button and quoting the relevant job reference.
An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
Application deadline: 15/09/2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience with near-real-time, data-driven, automated systems and large computer networks
- Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of developing and maintaining operational procedures or configuration data
- Knowledge of scripting languages and databases, such as Perl, Python, shell, and PostgreSQL
- Experience preparing data-processing operations and new-mission readiness activities, including testing, documentation, procedures, and training
- Experience integrating, verifying, and validating data-processing systems or processors, including end-to-end test plans, specifications, procedures, and reports
- Experience validating operational procedures
- Experience with operations build-up activities
- Practical knowledge of configuration control
- Knowledge of computer systems, network systems, and IT security
- Knowledge of ECSS standards
- Experience validating complex remote-sensing data-processing systems
- Experience processing instrument data and products from Level 0 to Level 2 for meteorological or Earth-observation products
- Knowledge or experience in quality control, calibration, and validation
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, and IDL
- Knowledge of spacecraft or ground-segment operations
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of another European language
What We Do
Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 56,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion. The world is how we shape it
