PDGS Subsystem Engineer

Serco is a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

Serco in Italy is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency and other institutions. The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including : central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies. 

On behalf of our team in Italy, we are currently searching for a skilled  PDGS Subsystem Engineer to join us at  ESRIN, in Frascati, Rome . This position offers full time, permanent employment and aims to support our ongoing activities. The activity is aimed at providing specialised engineering support to the Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) of ESA Earth Explorers missions. 

Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you 

As PDGS Subsystem Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Support the review and/or preparation of technical documentation (e.g. PDGS validation plan, technical notes, test reports, etc.).
• Definition and execution of validation test campaigns, analysis of test results and reporting.
• Assessment of delivery packages (e.g. for completeness).
• Installation of SW applications into target environment.
• Preparation/alignment of representative environment (reference platforms) and test data sets.
• Generation and maintenance of operational procedures and work instructions.
• Support to problems investigation, anomalies tracking, etc..
• Support to PDGS monitoring and control (e.g. end-to-end production chain).
• Participation to PDGS internal meetings.
• Support to Transfer to Operations activities:

- management of the sub-system baseline.

- support to the PDGS integration and validation activities.

- support to the PDGS operations during the commissioning phase.

In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Italy and around the world.

• University degree in Computer Science, Earth observation or a technical field that provides similar competences.
• Experience in SW verification and validation activities.
• Experience in Ground Segment operations.
• Good knowledge in Linux Operating Systems (e.g. RedHat) and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of Database Management Systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a team and to share and acquire knowledge.
• Proactive problem solving attitude.
• Knowledge of Earth Observation satellite data product formats.
• Knowledge of remote sensing algorithms.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards.

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

• Great career opportunities in the Space industry
• Support provided to EU Nationals requiring relocation – Information available upon request
• Company events
• International environment

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

Serco manages the Earth Observation technical infrastructure at ESA's European Space Research Institute (ESRIN), which includes the Data Centre; Earth Observation Data Preservation systems; Antenna and associated Laboratory; the Control Room for Earth Observation Payloads (CREOP); and the Virtual Reality Theatre.

This managed service is part of the wider Earth Observation Payload Data Network through which ESA’s Earth Observation data is distributed worldwide.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization.