Scientific Systems Engineer - Meteorology and Earth Observation

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Scientific Systems Engineer to work at Starion's offices in Darmstadt, Germany.

About the client

The European Organisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) is a political organisation comprising of 30 European member states. EUMETSAT operates satellites to monitor weather, climate, and the changing environment. They are responsible for helping to isolate potentially dangerous weather conditions that could affect air travel, farming and other key service industries.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Supporting the development, validation, and maintenance of scientific processing chains for meteorological and Earth observation data, defining and implementing algorithms aligned with user needs, and enhancing model accuracy through collaboration with domain experts.
• Designing, integrating, and maintaining robust, scalable scientific software systems, applying best engineering practices for testing, deployment, automation, and performance optimization in operational environments.
• Planning, tracking, and reporting on multidisciplinary projects to meet objectives, managing risks and changes, ensuring timely delivery, and driving continuous improvement across processes and teams.
• Developing and delivering training, workshops, and documentation to engage stakeholders, gathering user feedback, and promoting system adoption through proactive communication and ongoing support.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Master’s Degree of Ph.D. or in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Background in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, climate studies, or related discipline.
• Experience with scientific product generation and validation.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, Java or similar languages.
• Experience with cloud environments, Linux systems, and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of data formats (NetCDF, GRIB, HDF) and processing tools.
• Proven experience delivering technical training or user support.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Experience working with operational meteorological agencies or Earth observation missions.
• Knowledge of EO platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Metop, MTG, EPS-, EPS-SG).
• Previous experience in multi-national and multi-disciplinary environments.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

About Starion

Starion is one of two new legal entities rebranded from the RHEA Group, focused on space consultancy and space engineering services and solutions. Starion provides engineering expertise and solutions for space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our teams work on world-leading space projects that deliver the pioneering missions that provide us with the information and technologies we use today.

Starion offers over three decades of expertise in professional engineering services, developing and operating systems and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. By combining space and system engineering with established and emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum, we produce innovative solutions that make a fundamental difference for our clients and for society.

Starion employees are located across Europe, close to our clients’ offices, enabling us to be responsive and agile. Our engineers and researchers are among the most trusted and respected in the industry, helping build space-based solutions that address major challenges on Earth such as civil security, climate change and deforestation.