Job Description
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
As part of the team working on GAIA mission, you will have the following responsibilities:
1. Working on an astronomical precision-astrometry mission developing;
2. Maintaining software and algorithms in a multi-national environment;
3. Developing new software to support space mission needs;
4. Maintaining existing project software;
5. All phases of the software cycle: specifications, preliminary designs, development, integration, testing and final release of production software.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:
6. Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer science, Space Systems Engineering, Physics or related specialization;
7. Experienced Numerical JAVA programmer;
8. Knowledge of Gaia or at least astronomy;
9. Experience with Linux;
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes;
11. Results orientated and good relationship management;
12. Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse team environment;
13. Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.