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System engineer - Voice Communications System (f/m/x)
Job Description
Req ID:  5369
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  ab Sofort
Career level:  Experienced professionals, Graduates
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  zunächst für 3 Jahre

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 12,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

 

The Space Flight Operations and Astronaut Training Department is the central institution for German space activities – from satellite missions for Earth observation, communication and space security, through to manned spaceflight, high-altitude research and exploration. We also work on innovative technologies to ensure we can master even the most challenging space projects of the future

 

What to expect
You will assume the central role of System Engeneer for the Voice Communications System within the ground segment. In close collaboration with the "Ground Operations" group, whose operational and system technical responsibility encompasses the ground segment for satellite and astronautical spaceflight projects, the focus of the position is on the developing concepts for seamless operatios, conducting routine operations, and supporting critical phases for the voice communication system. You will be integrated into a diverse project portofolio, which covers missions from CubeSats and LEO satellites to GEO and deep space missions, as well as astronautical spaceflight and support for the LUNA analog facility.

 

Your tasks

  • design, development and system management for Integrated Management System for human spaceflight ground segment
  • design and development of ground segments for satellite and human spaceflight projects, including project management
  • cooperation and coordination with national and international partners

 

Your profile

  • completed scientific university degree (Master's/Diploma Uni) in engineering (for example in the fields of communications engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, physics) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
  • many years of professional experience in the field of space technology, satellite data processing, communications engineering or software development
  • in-depth specialised knowledge of database technology and Linux systems
  • knowledge of relevant communication protocols, in particular TCP/IP and web technologies (SOAP, SNMP, REST, XML technologies)
  • experience in software development and network monitoring systems
  • good knowledge of German (written and spoken)
  • very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

 

Depending on qualifications and tasks assigned, remuneration will be up to pay group 14 TVöD Bund.

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 5369) please contact:

 

Josef Schrade 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3402