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Subsystem Engineer – Data Systems, Operations & Advanced Networking Testbeds

GMV


Job Location:

Starnberg - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Subsystem Engineer Data Systems Operations & Advanced Networking Testbeds

If you dream about spending the day on the Moon but you are one of those who get sick on bendy drives... Your place is here!

Jointhe team responsible for the design evolution and operation of missioncriticaldata systems supporting human spaceflight at the Columbus Control Center.

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WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON

Inthis role you will work at the intersection of highreliability operationslowlatency networking and experimental R&D contributing both to todaysoperational excellence and to tomorrows space communication architectures.

Your main tasks will include:

  • Operate and maintain the DaSS subsystem in a 24/7 mission-critical environment ensuring high availability performance and compliance with customer and mission requirements.
  • Design implement and operate SatCom networking testbeds to support validation experimentation and performance analysis of emerging space communication technologies.
  • Analyze system behavior diagnose complex issues perform root cause analyses and support configuration changes migrations and operational readiness activities.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts (e.g. Bash Python Java C/C) to support operations testing monitoring and system performance analysis.
  • Contribute to engineering activities technical documentation knowledge sharing and collaboration with internal teams contractors and external partners to continuously improve mission-critical systems.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM

We are looking for graduates in ComputerScience Electrical Engineering or a related fieldwith backgroundand interest in systemengineering networking embedded or ground systems.

This is what we are looking for in detail:

  • Strong expertise in Linux environments (preferably SLES) and experience with high availability services.
  • Solid programming skills in C/C and Java complemented by scripting experience in Bash and Python.
  • Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP UDP routing and WAN/MPLS technologies.
  • Experience with hardware/software interfaces and system-level debugging in complex technical environments.
  • A hands-on troubleshooting mindset with the ability to analyze and resolve issues across software operating system network and platform layers.

We will also value previous experience and knowledge in:

  • CCSDS and SatCom standards protocols and specifications including CCSDS O3K ESTOL DTN Space Packet and CADU.
  • Experience with performance-critical or low-latency systems testbeds and protocol benchmarking.
  • Exposure to SatCom operations experimental networking or research-driven technology prototyping.
  • Interest in connecting operational systems with R&D activities and future-oriented technology validation.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

Hybridworking model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.

Flexible start and finish times and intensive working hours Fridays and insummer.

Personalizedcareer plan development training and language learning support.

National and international mobility. Do you come from another countryWe can offer you a relocation package.

Competitivecompensation with ongoing reviews flexible compensation anddiscount on brands.

Wellbeingprogram: Health dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffeephysical mental and financialhealth training and much more!

In our recruitment processes youwill always have telephone and personal contact face-to-face or online withour talent acquisition addition bank transfers and bank cards willnever be requested. If you are contactedthrough any other process please write to our team at

We promoteequal opportunities in recruitment and we are committed to inclusion anddiversity.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR JOIN US

#LI-Hybrid

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Konstantin Uhl in charge of this vacancy.

Konstantin Uhl


Required Experience:

IC