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We’re looking for suitably qualified Systems Engineers to provide technical leadership and coordination to provide integrated project and system management support to the relevant division within EUMETSAT’s Technical and Scientific Support Department (TSS).

The service team supports the project management team in ensuring the coordinated planning, execution, and monitoring of IT, data services, and ground segment system upgrade projects and related activities across the TSS divisions.

Support from the team is provided in the following areas:

Requirements definition and management
Design and development planning
Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) Management
Configuration management
Project management: engineering support to the full lifecycle of project delivery
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence: engineering support to the development of ML/AI software applications

Ideal candidate:

Fluent in English
A university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Experience in systems engineering and/or project management
Experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, control, and/or closure
Experience in the analysis and generation of system requirements
Experience in architectural design, development, integration, verification, validation, operations, and maintenance of ground segment systems
Capability to prepare and maintain service specifications
Capability to prepare system and technical requirements and design documentation
Capability to perform system-level analyses for complex satellite-based systems
Capability to prepare project initiation documentation (e.g., project opening forms, management plans, schedules, budget, and resource plans, closure documentation)
Experience in the utilisation of project management tools and techniques
Capability to prepare and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Knowledge of satellite ground segment systems engineering
Knowledge of system and software life-cycle processes and standards
Knowledge of project management processes and standards
Definition, management, and traceability of requirements structures using dedicated tools (e.g., DOORS)
Experience in Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V) of complex systems
Experience in testing coordination, execution, and verification activities
Knowledge of computer systems, network systems, and IT security
Practical knowledge of configuration control
Knowledge of ECSS standards
High degree of working autonomy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working as part of a multicultural team

Advantageous:

Experience writing technical requirements in accordance with ECSS standards
Practical knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g. PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2)
Practical knowledge of service-based approaches (e.g. ITIL)
Practical knowledge of tool-based requirements management (e.g. IBM DOORS)
Practical knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (e.g. Enterprise Architect)
Practical knowledge in the definition and formalisation of interfaces between complex systems
Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and supporting software frameworks
Knowledge of data distribution and dissemination systems
Knowledge of ground segment monitoring systems
Knowledge of archive systems
Experience managing a service team of comparable size in a similar operational environment

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

Joining Serco at EUMETSAT isn’t just about the work—it’s about the experience. We know that moving for a role like this is a big step, so we make sure you’re supported every step of the way:

Hybrid working model for flexibility.
30% discount on the Deutschland ticket for easy travel.
Subsidised Wellpass – access to 12,500+ fitness and wellness options across Germany.
Pension and health schemes.
Up to 30 days of holiday per year, provided on a pro-rata basis in line with part-time hours, for balance and time to recharge.

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