Who You Are

We are looking for software engineers (if possible with ADA knowledge) for the support of the development and maintenance of Air Traffic Control (ATC) software systems. The project is deployed by our customer, the Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). The position would be located on our customer site at DFS in Langen (Frankfurt am Main), although traveling for work to clients' control Centres (DFS and Maastricht) would be required sometimes. These are full-time and permanent positions and the expected starting date will be asap. You will be working in a team which comprises developers, testers and integrators, and will take part in the full software development lifecycle. 

Home office is possible within Germany (and within the EU to some extent, with a maximum time period).

We are looking forward to meeting you!

What You Will Focus on 

Software development (for DFS in Germany and Maastricht projects):

• Analysis of observations from issues and documentation of analysis results (IBM Rational Change, Jira, Observations sheet).
• Estimation of the development effort of SW changes.
• Implementation of FDP SW changes for assigned Change Proposals (CP) and Problem Trouble Reports (PTR), managed and committed in configuration control system ClearCase.
• Coding style guidelines application and metrics for quality.
• Development of tests and scenarios.
• Execution of code reviews and documentation of changes.
• Error documentation and required additional documentation.
• Engineering runs execution with the customer (DFS, Maastricht) to coordinate test procedures.
• Support in activities on-site including possible trips to DFS Karlsruhe Control Centre and MUAC Control Centre in Maastricht.

Requirements specification:

• Creation and agreement of the corresponding SW requirements in DOORS.
• Coordinating SW requirements with the requirements engineering department and, if necessary, with the customer.

What You Bring

• A university degree in aerospace, informatics, mathematics, physics, or similar.
• At least 2 years of experience in software development during the whole software development life cycle is required.

Essentially

• Air traffic control know-how.
• Experience in the Flight Data Processing (FDP) domain.
• Experience in the programming language ADA (or similar).
• Good English spoken and written (B2 or at least fluent).
• Knowledge of requirements engineering.
• Experience in software development under Linux systems.
• Issue tracking systems (Jira, IBM Rational Change or comparable tool).
• MS Office (Word, Excel).

Desirably

• German would be an advantage (but not mandatory).
• Specifications of requirements in IBM Rational DOORS or comparable tool.
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work in a team

What We Offer

• Highly international environment: You will work with talented and motivated people from different cultural backgrounds on very diverse and dynamic topics, always dealing with innovation and cutting-edge technologies that help our world advance.
• Work-life balance: Flexible work schedules, remote working, 30 days of annual leave and an additional 2.5 days of paid leave.
• Financial benefits: Company pension plan, net wage optimisation programme incl. IT/bicycle leasing, employer loans, etc.
• Relocation support: We support your move to Germany with helping you with your VISA Process, as well as with an optional relocation fee
• Career development: For us, further education and training are an essential part of people management, because this is the only way we can achieve our goal, namely a long-term and successful work relationship with you.
• Company events and activities: Summer BBQs, Christmas parties and more! Plus, access to social clubs organised by EUMETSAT and ESOC in Darmstadt.

How to Apply

Are you passionate about making an impact, with an open and curious mentality? Get in touch with us today and send us your application! 

Your HR Contact for this position is Ibtisem Midani.