AI Summary
Aurora Technology BV is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the systems engineering team in performing simulations, operating software tools, and contributing to project meetings. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science and expertise in Linux environments, C/C++, Python, and Docker technology.
Key Highlights
Support systems engineering team in simulations and software tool operations
Contribute to project meetings and reviews
Expertise in Linux environments, C/C++, Python, and Docker technology
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class
Registered for social security and tax in the Netherlands
40 hours/week, 12 public holidays, 30 annual days holiday
Job Description
Description
Aurora is an established supplier of services and skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of EOP - Engineering Support to Earth Observation.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.
Requirements
Specific Qualification requirements
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.
- Knowledge of Linux environments: able to work comfortably in the command line, run scripts, review and filter logs, manage basic permissions, connect to remote servers via SSH, and transfer files using FTP/SFTP/FTPS from the terminal.
- Good understanding of C/C++ and Python: enough to follow general code structure, interpret build or runtime error messages, adjust simple parameters, and use tools or utilities associated with the software (build systems, helper scripts, etc.).
- Competence in using Docker technology: capable of starting and stopping containers, checking container status, accessing containers for basic diagnostics, rebuilding simple images, and maintaining a stable dockerized execution environment.
- Expertise (at least familiarity) with thermal infrared and short wave infrared spectrometer measurement principles for land observation as highly desirable plus.
- A good knowledge of the English.
- All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands.
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
- Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.
Specific Tasks
- Support the systems engineering team performing simulations to assess and evaluate the effects of non-compliance on the mission performance.
- Operate E2E, OPSI, and related software tools in a remote Linux environment using a command line interface to ensure their proper verification and validation.
- Support the team for reviews of end-to-end mission performance software components developed in C/C++ and Python and actively participate in project meetings.
- Provide support in the production and verification of test data sets for performance simulators.
- Support the team in the preparation of the in-orbit commissioning activities.
- Contribute to the analysis of data collected during on-ground and in-orbit calibration and characterization campaigns.
- Identify software anomalies and report them to developers for further analysis.
- Perform software installation, integration, and environment setup in remote Linux servers.
- Support the system engineering team in the requirements verification process, particularly in the preparation of Verification Control Boards (VCB) including tracking verification status and compliance.
- Participate in technical reviews and provide relevant inputs.
Contract
- The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
- Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
- The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
- Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
- Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
- Aurora contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.
Prior to 2026-02-23, please apply via our Job Application form.
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