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The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive astronomical observatory. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in the Atacama Desert region of Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnator. The ESO headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany. ESO is the focal point for Europe's participation in the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) consortium, which is currently operating a large submillimetre array in the Chilean Andes. ESO is planning a 39-metre-class European Extremely Large optical/near-infrared Telescope, the E-ELT, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky".
For its Maintenance, Support and Engineering Department at the La Silla Paranal Observatory, ESO is opening a position for a
Software Engineer
Paranal
Deadline 10/11/2014
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and support of the software applications on the distributed computer architecture that controls the different systems.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and support of the software applications.
- Troubleshooting and following up operational problems.
- Actively participate during the commissioning (testing) of new systems and design, develop and deploy new applications.
- Participate in general group activities and will perform other tasks as assigned.
- Maintaining reliable configuration management of the software systems and applications.
His/her main duties will be:
Reports to:
The successful candidate will be part of the Software Group under supervision of Software Group Leader within
the Maintenance, Support and Engineering Department of the Paranal Observatory.
Experience:
You should have at least three years of experience in C/C++ programming and UNIX/Linux environment and experience in working in large distributed real-time control systems with demonstrated ability to diagnose problems. Knowledge of VxWorks/VMEbus is desirable.
Knowledge in Siemens PLC/Safety PLC (S5/S7) and Beckhoff soft PLC would be an asset.
Key Competences:
- Builds and manages collaborative working relationships with customers.
- Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communications, identifying the key issues, examining options and proposing a way ahead.
- Balances conflicting demands and responds quickly to changes in priorities in-line with agreed overall objectives.
- Monitors progress of own work and delivers to agreed deadlines and standards.
- Is flexible and adapts quickly to new ways of working or new responsibilities.
- The ability to work in a team of engineers and astronomers, maintaining and improving complex equipments and systems.
Qualifications
You must have university degree in software or electronics engineering, computer sciences or equivalent.
Language Skills:
The position requires a good proficiency/expert level in English both written and oral.
Duty Station:
Paranal Observatory. Working schedule will be 8 days on duty and 6 days off duty (8x6).
Career Path:
IV
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and comprehensive medical and educational benefits.
The initial contract will be a two-year fixed contract with the possibility of renewal, subject to evaluation. Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (http://www.eso.org) for further details.
Application:
Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV.
Closing date for applications is 10 November 2014.
The post is equally open to suitably qualified male and female applicants.