ACADA SoftwareSystems Engineer

For its Science Data Management Centre in Zeuthen Germany the CTAO Central Organisation is seekinganArray Control and Data Acquisition(ACADA)Software/Systems Engineerto play a key role in the team responsible fordevelopingthe software fortheworldsmost powerfulgamma-ray observatory.

The work tasks include all the technical aspectsfor the continuation of the implementation testing integration and deployment of the ACADA system. Working with the ACADA sub-system contributors the ACADA Assembly Integration and Verification (AIV) team and other Computing department experts the successful candidate will play a key role in the construction of the ACADA software for one of the largest astronomical installations ever built.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Coordinate the AIV activities in ACADA which involves coordinating the system tests integration and quality assurance.

• Specify and manage the internal interfaces between the ACADA software components as well as its external interfaces with other systems such as the CTAO telescopes and the Data Processing and Preservation (DPPS) system.

• Produce technical documentation for the ACADA system which includes among others: use cases test casesdesignspecifications software quality reports and maintenance procedures.

• Manage the configuration control of the ACADA elements during the system construction.

• Participate in the refinement of the technical solutions of the ACADA system including the evaluation of technologies and architectural decisions.

• Support and guide the software development of the ACADA team members.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QualificationsandExperience:

• 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 in all aspects of the software lifecycle: management requirements architecture design code test integration deployment and maintenance.

• Deep understanding of information technology approaches applications (which may include scientific applications) tools and methodologies as well as a broad background in a variety of technology platforms.

• In-depth understanding of at least one of the following programming languages: C JavaorPython.
• Excellent communication skills and a command of English are essential

DesirableSkills:

• Familiarity with UML and/orSysML.

• Experience with SCADA systemsusedin scientific installations such as TANGO EPICS ACS WinCC OA OPC UA etc.will be considered a plus.

• Ability to work effectively as a team player in an international multi-cultural distributed and complex project environment.

• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical and scientific information.

• Excellent writing and organisational skills with an eye for detail precision and consistency.

Workplace: Zeuthen Germany. Travel will be.

Contract: open-term full-time

Deadline forApplications:24.05.2026

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Applications are accepted without distinction on any grounds of gender race colour ethnic or social origin genetic features languagereligionor belief political or any other opinion membership of a national minority gender identity property birth disabilityageor sexual orientation.

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