Mission Planning Software Engineer

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany • Posted May 22, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Darmstadt, Hessen
Posted: May 22, 2026
Category: Computer Occupations
Application Deadline: July 01, 2026

Role Description

VN 25/29 Mission Planning Software Engineer

The EUMETSAT Mission Planning System (MPS) is a critical asset of the EUMETSAT Ground Segment for the operations of Earth Observation missions.


The Mission Planning Software Engineer will be part of a dynamic international team responsible for a broad spectrum of Mission Operations Applications.


The successful candidate will ensure evolution and maintenance of the MPS generic elements and their instantiation for LEO and GEO space missions in development or already in orbit.


Close collaboration with the Flight Control Teams will offer her/him the enriching experience of seeing the end-use of the systems under her/his responsibility.

Duties

  • Responsible for the definition, development, maintenance and evolution of scalable, reliable, software solutions as per established roadmaps for future mission control applications.

  • Collaborate closely with ...
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