Copernicus Data Processing IV&V Engineer (CO2M) (mfd) Ref. No. 26-84459

Help verify the data that turns satellite observations into climate information.

For our customer EUMETSAT in Darmstadt Germany we are looking for a Data Processing & IV&V Engineer to support the development integration verification and validation of the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring (CO2M) mission with a particular focus on its Mission Data Processing environment.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of Earth Observation satellite data processing Ground Segment engineering and systems verification.

You will contribute to the systems that transform raw satellite observations into validated operational products working across requirements software processing chains test environments and Ground Segment interfaces.

The CO2M mission

The CO2M Ground Segment includes a Mission Data Processing Sub-segment responsible for the ingestion processing archiving and dissemination of payload data and the generation of L0 L1 and L2 products.

You will work with components and functions including the CFDP Front-End Processor Payload Data Processing processing infrastructure and L0/L1/L2 Instrument Processing Facilities.

The processing chain includes the reconstruction of payload data using CCSDS CFDP followed by processing through the CO2M Payload Data Processing environment and generation of mission products.

Your role

As a Data Processing & IV&V Engineer you will:

• Plan and execute Integration Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities for satellite data-processing systems and processors.
• Support the verification of end-to-end processing chains from mission data acquisition through L0/L1/L2 product generation.
• Define and review test specifications test procedures test data and test reports.
• Establish and maintain traceability between requirements tests results and verification evidence.
• Support the preparation and execution of integration and verification test campaigns.
• Participate in formal verification activities including Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) Test Review Boards (TRBs) and Verification Control Boards (VCBs).
• Prepare and maintain Verification Control Documents (VCDs) and contribute to the consolidation of verification status.
• Support the deployment configuration and verification of new software releases patches and where required hardware.
• Work with automated test environments and contribute to test automation.
• Investigate anomalies analyse software and configuration problems and support their resolution.
• Prepare and manage test data and where required develop monitoring testing or analysis tools.
• Contribute to IV&V activities involving EUMETSAT teams external partners and other engineering service providers.

What makes this role interesting

• Work directly on the Copernicus CO2M mission a major European Earth Observation programme.
• Work with real satellite data-processing chains rather than isolated software components.
• Gain exposure across Systems Engineering Ground Segment engineering software and verification.
• Work with technologies including CCSDS/CFDP automated testing Python/Bash and CI/CD environments.
• Contribute to systems that will support the monitoring of CO₂ and other atmospheric information for environmental and climate applications.

What were looking for:

Mandatory:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in Systems Engineering and IV&V preferably at System and/or Ground Segment level within the space or Earth Observation domain or transferable experience from other domains.
• Proven experience in verification and validation of data-processing systems and/or processors including end-to-end processing chains.
• Experience preparing test specifications test procedures test data and test reports.
• Experience with requirements engineering requirements traceability and requirements-management tools such as DOORS.
• Experience with formal testing and verification processes.
• Strong technical documentation analytical and communication skills.

Desired:

• Knowledge of Space and Ground Segment engineering processes and software lifecycles ideally ECSS.
• Experience with CCSDS / CFDP.
• Experience with L0/L1/L2 processing chains.
• Experience with DOORS and/or VERDI.
• Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD such as Jenkins GitLab CI/CD or Docker.
• Experience with Jira/Xray or other test-management tools.
• Experience with CCSDS and/or NetCDF test data.
• Experience with VCDs and VCBs.
• Knowledge of Ground Segment operations and configuration/change management.

Working environment

This is a full-time position based at EUMETSATs premises in Darmstadt Germany.

You will work directly within the EUMETSAT engineering environment collaborating with mission teams Ground Segment specialists partners and other international engineering organisations.

Start date: Planned for early 2027 subject to contract kick-off

What can Terma offer

At Terma we consider skilled employees enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the best-in-class solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.

Great opportunities for training and personal development

Challenges in advanced technical environment

International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere

An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits

Highly competitive salary

Additional information

For further information please contact Ms. Liliane Bromberg Carvalho by telephone or by email

To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the link below with an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae preferably in an Europass format and ideally a Cover Letter.