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Mid-Senior Software Engineer (Mission Control)

ALTEC is involved in several Science and Technological Programs in the aerospace domain where ground segment is a relevant part to perform mission operations of orbiting infrastructure, planetary exploration systems and orbiting systems with reentry capability. ALTEC has the know-how and provides the competences to design, implement and operate either the whole ground segment or part of it consisting of ground stations, communication network, mission control centers, mission control systems and P/L control systems.

The Mission Control System and Simulation group host the computer engineers, software engineers and aerospace engineers who oversee the ground segment from definition to end of operations; it develops and integrates the mission control systems and P/L control systems, implements ground communication networks, interfaces ground stations and prepare mission control centers to execute mission operations. Moreover, it is involved in the definition, implementation and test of operational simulator needed to support ground segment validation, operations team training and mission operations preparation.

Duties

You will be part of the team that is in charge of all engineering aspects of the definition, implementation, integration, test and maintenance of software data systems related to the Mission Control Center nominal activities under the ALTEC responsibility.

You will work in close collaboration with other software engineers, data engineer, mission operators and infrastructure engineers during project phases.

You will be expected to endeavor for innovation and excellence in software engineering within the aerospace domain with focus on mission planning functions.

Among the main duties, you will be involved in:

  • Analysis, revision and definition of software requirements.
  • Analysis, revision and definition of software design.
  • Coding and implementation of data systems software.
  • Defining and implementing software unit and integration tests.
  • Prepare system related documentation (SW Specifications, SW Design, Technical Notes, User Manuals, SW Test Procedures and Reports).
  • Performing software troubleshooting and bug fixing.
  • Participate to periodic technical meetings

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • A MSc or equivalent degree in software or computer engineering with high score.
  • At least three years of experience as Software Engineer.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming, in particular with Java or C++ programming languages.
  • Familiarity with UML for the software engineering process.
  • Experience in using GIT software version control system tool
  • Experience with software build automation tools (e.g. Maven/CMake).
  • Experience with container technologies (e.g. Docker, Podman) and microservices deployment.
  • Familiarity with the Linux operating system and scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD mechanism and associated management.
  • Familiarity with software quality analysis reports .
  • Ability to develop distributed software using frameworks that leverage multi-threading and messaging systems.
  • Knowledge of relational database (e.g. PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB).
  • Ability to use debugging tools, perform troubleshooting and profiling an application running in a distributed environment.

SOFT SKILLS

  • Problem Solving
  • Result oriented
  • Autonomy and Operational efficiency
  • Fostering Cooperation
  • Relationship Management
  • Continuous Improvement

ADDITIONAL ASSETS (not mandatory, considered as a plus)

  • Experience in Agile methodologies would be a further asset
  • Knowledge of ECSS ECSS-E-ST-70-41C Telemetry and Telecommand Packet Utilization Standard
  • Experience with Kubernetes deployment environments
  • Knowledge and familiarity with YAML languages.
  • Knowledge of software artifact management repository
  • Familiarity with framework like Quarkus or SpringBoot to develop microservices.
  • Knowledge in developing application using the Unity VR engine.
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