Systems Engineer – Data Processing and Preservation System

CTAO

. Coordinate AIV activities in DPPS, including system testing, integration, verification and validation, and quality assurance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeZeuthen • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €71,000 - €82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software lifecycle management, including requirements management, architecture, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance. Proficient in producing technical documentation and managing configuration control within multidisciplinary teams.

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Expert Knowledge Of Software LifecycleStrong Knowledge Of PythonExperience In Systems EngineeringFamiliarity With UML And/or SysMLExperience In Producing Technical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementArchitectureDesignImplementationTestingIntegrationDeploymentMaintenanceConfiguration ControlTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsOrganisational SkillsAttention To DetailCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DPPSACADASUSSUMLSysML

Industry Keywords

Systems EngineeringVerification And ValidationTechnical Solutions EvaluationScientific ApplicationsMultidisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate AIV activities in DPPS, including system testing, integration, verification and validation, and quality assurance
Participate in refining DPPS technical solutions, including evaluating technologies and architectural decisions
Manage DPPS requirements and use cases, including traceability through design, implementation, verification and validation
Specify and manage internal interfaces between DPPS software components and external interfaces with systems such as CTAO’s ACADA and SUSS
Ensure alignment with CTAO data models
Develop and maintain verification and validation plans and procedures and plans for deployment, commissioning, and operation
Produce and maintain DPPS technical documentation, including design specifications, test cases, software quality reports, and maintenance procedures
Manage configuration control of DPPS components during the construction period
Work with DPPS subsystem developers, the DPPS AIV team, and Computing Department experts
Report to the CTAO DPPS Coordinator

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed higher education in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, physics, mathematics, or equivalent knowledge
At least five years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert knowledge of the software lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance
Experience in systems engineering, including interface management, verification and validation, and configuration control
Experience in evaluating technical solutions, technologies, and architectural approaches
Strong knowledge of Python
Deep understanding of information technology concepts, applications, tools, and methodologies, as well as a broad background in a variety of technology platforms
Experience in producing and maintaining technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test documentation, procedures, and plans
Familiarity with UML and/or SysML
Experience with scientific applications
Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams and coordinating activities across different technical teams and stakeholders
Ability to understand and communicate complex technical and scientific information
Excellent writing and organisational skills with an eye for detail, precision, and consistency
Ability to collaborate effectively in an international, multi-cultural, distributed project team on a complex project
Ability to work in Zeuthen, Germany
Occasional travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits of up to 600 EUR per year
Hybrid work arrangement
Occasional travel