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.
Job DescriptionRequirements definition and management: support to the definition, traceability, and maintenance of technical requirements.
Design and development planning: preparation and maintenance of design, implementation and integration plans.
Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) management: support to planning, execution, and documentation of verification and validation activities, including test cases and procedures.
Configuration management: coordination of configuration baselines across systems.
Project management: engineering support to the full lifecycle of project delivery, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure, contributing to projects delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and scope.
Service declaration: engineering support to the definition and maintenance of a portfolio of services provided by a ground segment system functional group.
Service definition: engineering support to tailoring of declared services to the specific needs and context of a specific customer or ground segment.
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence: engineering support to the development of ML/AI software applications.
In particular, the service shall provide system engineering and project management support to the definition, declaration, development, and maintenance of the EUMETSAT Multi-Mission Element (MME) services, consisting of:
Monitoring Services: Ground Segment including hardware monitoring and reporting, Satellite and Ground Station Monitoring.
IT & Site Infrastructure Services: Computing, Storage, and Network.
Processing Services: Offline Satellite Analysis and Reporting, Mission Data Re-Processing.
Data Access Services: Mission Data Long-Term Archive, Online Data Access, Near Real-Time Distribution, Data Circulation, Encryption Key Generation, and Data Collection Platform.
University degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Experience in the field of system engineering
Experience in the field of project management
Experience in the analysis and generation of requirements, architectural designs, development, integration, verification, validation, operations and maintenance of ground segment systems.
Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, control and/or closure
Capability to prepare and maintain services specifications
Capability to prepare system requirements and design documents, and to perform system level analyses for complex satellite based systems
Capability to prepare project opening forms, project management plans, project schedules, project budget and resource plans and project closure forms
Experience in writing technical requirements (preferably to ECSS standards)
Experience in utilization of project management tools and techniques
Capability to prepare and maintain ICDs (Interface Control Documents)
Knowledge of satellite ground segment system engineering and system and software life-cycles and standards
Knowledge of project management processes and standards.
Definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of dedicated tools (e.g. DOORS)
Experience in Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) of complex systems
Experience testing coordination and execution and verification activities
Knowledge in AI/ML technologies and models and in supporting SW frameworks
Knowledge in Data distribution and dissemination
Knowledge in Ground Segment Monitoring
Knowledge in Archive systems
Knowledge in Computer systems, Network systems and IT Security
High degree of working autonomy
Practical knowledge in project management standards and frameworks (e.g. PMI PMBOOK, PRINCE2)
Fluency in English
Practical knowledge in Configuration Control
This position is based in Darmstadt, Germany.
If you believe you have what it takes for this position, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF format) to Andrés Izquierdo by clicking on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and quoting job reference.
An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
Last apply date: 02/04/2026!
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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
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