Copernicus Data Processing Operations Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Perform and monitor routine data processing operations, including data ingestion, processing and distribution, and investigate and resolve operational anomalies
• ▹Support operations across different mission phases, including commissioning, ramp-up and routine operations
• ▹Monitor system performance and generate operational statistics, KPIs and reports
• ▹Contribute to anomaly management, investigation, documentation and resolution, including participation in relevant review boards and technical meetings
• ▹Develop, validate and maintain operational procedures, documentation and operational tools
• ▹Contribute to the automation and improvement of operational processes using scripting and database technologies
• ▹Support operational validation activities, including the preparation and execution of validation and test campaigns
• ▹Provide operational and contingency support, including on-call activities when required
• ▹Contribute to operations preparation and coordination with other technical teams and stakeholders
• ▹Provide technical expertise and training related to data processing operations

Requirements

• ▹University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline
• ▹Professional experience with near-real-time, data-driven and automated systems
• ▹Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems
• ▹Experience developing and maintaining operational procedures and configuration data
• ▹Experience with operational validation, integration and verification of data processing systems
• ▹Knowledge of scripting and database technologies, such as Python, Shell and PostgreSQL
• ▹Knowledge of computer networks, IT systems and IT security
• ▹Experience with configuration management and change control
• ▹Knowledge of ECSS standards
• ▹Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• ▹Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with Earth Observation or meteorological data processing
• ▹Experience validating complex remote sensing data processing systems
• ▹Knowledge of spacecraft and/or ground segment operations
• ▹Experience with instrument data and product processing, particularly Level-0 to Level-2 products
• ▹Programming experience in C, C++ or IDL
• ▹Knowledge of quality control, calibration and validation processes

Soft skills

About the company

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has provided digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, it combines skills in information technology and space data engineering, and is a trusted provider of operational systems to space and defence organisations.