EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.
As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.)
EUMETSAT is now inviting well qualified candidates from its Member States to apply for the following post:
Apply by 15th April 2018. We anticipate holding interviews the week commencing 21st May.
EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. We observe the atmosphere and ocean and land surfaces from Space using a system of satellites, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties.
EUMETSAT Polar System of Second Generation (EPS-SG) represents Europe's contribution to the future Joint Polar System with the United States. This programme is expected to be one of the most important sources of satellite observations for all forecasts based on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) in the 2021–2040 time-frame.
We require a proactive engineering manager to bring their experience of the space project life cycle to our team. With an understanding of all functions of a satellite system, you will lead engineering colleagues and contractors as we prepare the EPS-SG system for handover to the Operations Department. This is an outstanding opportunity to become involved in one of our most exciting future missions.
We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits and a great working environment.
EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter by the 'apply' button below
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| Education Backgrounds: |
Aerospace Engineering Environmental Engineering Software Engineering |
| Specialties: |
Astronomy Quality Engineering Software Design Telecommunications Testing |
| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) |
| Experience: |
5 - 10 Years |
| Languages spoken: |
English French |
| Job Location: | Darmstadt , Germany |
| Keywords: | EPS-SG System Engineering Manager, engineering manager, space project life cycle, EPS-SG system, Operations, |
Type: Job
Deadline: 15th April 2018
Job reference (ID): 12920
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