Software & Simulation Integration Support Engineer - End-to-End System Lab
Relocation
AI Summary
Telespazio Belgium seeks a highly skilled Software & Simulation Integration Support Engineer to manage Linux-based workstation/server environments, containerised simulation components, and Kubernetes orchestration for distributed simulation workloads at ESTEC in the Netherlands. The role involves installation, configuration, maintenance, and debugging of complex software integration issues, with a focus on supporting proof-of-concept demonstrations and multi-node simulation scenarios. Candidates must be eligible for EU security clearance and have experience with Linux system administration, container technologies, and simulation frameworks.
Key Highlights
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux-based workstation/server environments for the End-to-End System Lab
Deployment and operation of containerised simulation components using Docker or equivalent container technologies
Setup and operation of Kubernetes-based container orchestration for distributed simulation workloads
Key Responsibilities
Installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux-based workstation/server environments for the End-to-End System Lab
Deployment and operation of containerised simulation components using Docker or equivalent container technologies
Setup and operation of Kubernetes-based container orchestration for distributed simulation workloads
Configuration of server networking, storage and basic monitoring configuration
Development and maintenance of scripts, integration utilities, adaptors and support tools
Implementation of data collection, logging and KPI extraction pipelines for simulation demonstrations and experiments
Support to proof-of-concept demonstrations, including execution of representative multi-node simulation scenarios and collection of performance evidence
Preparation of interfaces and software infrastructure for higher-fidelity experimentation, including SDR, RF test equipment, processor-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop activities
Debugging of complex software integration issues involving simulation frameworks, container platforms, distributed execution and networked services
Support to the development and evolution of the SIMULUS orchestration layer, including scenario execution, lifecycle control, configuration management, logging, monitoring and automation
Integration of C++, Java and Python-based simulation components into a common execution environment
Documentation of installation procedures, configuration baselines, operational procedures, troubleshooting steps and lessons learned
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary
30 days paid annual leave plus ESTEC closure days
Hybrid working scheme (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Fully paid collective extensive health insurance
Good pension scheme with no personal contribution
Career development (Coursera membership + training budget)
Travel allowance
Extensive relocation package
Nice to Have
Experience with aerospace, satellite or mission simulation environments
Experience with SIMULUS, SIMSAT, REFASIM or related ESA simulation frameworks, or SimTG
Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, Java RMI
Experience with monitoring/logging tools, basic database or time-series data handling
Experience with SDRs, RF laboratory equipment, laboratory instrument automation
Experience with CI/CD, automated deployment
Experience with processor boards, edge computing boards, embedded environments
Experience with real-time execution, hardware-in-the-loop, timing synchronisation
Experience with basic server networking and configuration
Experience with data/log processing and KPI extraction
Experience with clear technical documentation of configuration, procedures and issues
Job Description
Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.
We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.
The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.
Telespazio Belgium has an on‑site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled Software & Simulation Integration Support — End-to-End System Lab Engineer to work there.
Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration
What Is Expected From You
- Installation, configuration and maintenance of Linux-based workstation/server environments for the End-to-End System Lab;
- Deployment and operation of containerised simulation components using Docker or equivalent container technologies;
- Setup and operation of Kubernetes-based container orchestration for distributed simulation workloads, including integration of distributed simulation scenarios across multiple compute nodes, including control-plane and worker-node separation where applicable;
- Configuration of server networking, storage and basic monitoring configuration;
- Development and maintenance of scripts, integration utilities, adaptors and support tools;
- Implementation of data collection, logging and KPI extraction pipelines for simulation demonstrations and experiments;
- Support to proof-of-concept demonstrations, including execution of representative multi-node simulation scenarios and collection of performance evidence;
- Preparation of interfaces and software infrastructure for higher-fidelity experimentation, including SDR, RF test equipment, processor-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop activities;
- Debugging of complex software integration issues involving simulation frameworks, container platforms, distributed execution and networked services;
- Support to the development and evolution of the SIMULUS orchestration layer, including scenario execution, lifecycle control, configuration management, logging, monitoring and automation
- Integration of C++, Java and Python-based simulation components into a common execution environment
- Documentation of installation procedures, configuration baselines, operational procedures, troubleshooting steps and lessons learned.
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- Exposure to aerospace, satellite or mission simulation environments would be useful, but is not required;
- Experience with SIMULUS, SIMSAT, REFASIM or related ESA simulation frameworks, or SimTG.
- Experience with Kubernetes (or similar container orchestration tools), including deployment, configuration, troubleshooting and operation of containerised workloads;
- Experience with gRPC, REST APIs, messaging systems, Java RMI[CW1] ;Experience with monitoring/logging tools, basic database or time-series data handling;
- Experience with SDRs, RF laboratory equipment, laboratory instrument automation;
- Experience with CI/CD, automated deployment;
- Experience with processor boards, edge computing boards, embedded environments;
- Experience with real-time execution, hardware-in-the-loop, timing synchronisation;
- Linux system administration and troubleshooting;
- C++ and Java and software development and integration, Python for automation, tooling, data processing and test support, and shell scripting / command-line automation;
- Docker or equivalent container technology;
- Git/version control and collaborative software development workflows;
- Debugging and integration of complex software environments;
- Basic server networking and configuration;
- Data/log processing and KPI extraction;
- Clear technical documentation of configuration, procedures and issues
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- A competitive salary
- 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
- Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
- Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
- Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
- A good pension scheme with no personal contribution;
- A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
- Travel allowance;
- Extensive relocation package
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You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.
Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC
When
Deadline to apply: ASAP
Please note that interviews will be held via Teams.
We look forward to receiving your application for this position!
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