SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS ENGINEER – ARRAY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Software/Systems Engineer in our project.
This position is for a specialist to support the Coordinator of the CTAO Array Control and Data Acquisition (ACADA) system.
ACADA encompasses all the software responsible for the supervision and control of telescopes and calibration instruments at both CTAO array sites.
The ACADA team has recently released the first major version of the product and tested it in real operations successfully with the Large-Sized Telescope prototype installed in La Palma.
he work tasks of the Software/Systems Engineer include all the technical aspects required for the continuation of the implementation, testing, integration, and deployment of the ACADA system.
Working with the team of 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.
ain tasks and responsibilities.
articipate in the refinement of the technical solutions of the ACADA system, including the evaluation of technologies and architectural decisions.
pecify and manage the internal interfaces between the ACADA software components and produce and maintain the associated documentation.
oordinate the AIV activities in ACADA, which involves coordinating the system tests, integration, and quality assurance.
roduce technical documentation for the ACADA system, which includes use cases, test cases, specifications, software quality reports, and maintenance procedures.
anage the configuration control of the ACADA elements during the system construction.
upport and guide the software development of the ACADA team members.
ther duties as assigned by the supervisor.
ualification and Experience.
ompleted higher education in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, physics, mathematics, or equivalent knowledge.
t least five years of increasingly technical work experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
xpert in all aspects of the software lifecycle.
management, requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, deployment, and maintenance.
eep 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.
n-depth understanding of at least one of the following programming languages.
C++, Java, and Python.
ood command of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
amiliarity with UML and/or SysML.
xperience with SCADA systems used in scientific installations such as TANGO, EPICS, ACS, WinCC OA, OPC UA, etc.
will be considered a plus.
amiliarity with formal software requirements, engineering and architecture specification practices will be considered a plus.
bility to work effectively as a team player in an international, multi-cultural, distributed, and complex project environment.
bility to understand and communicate complex technical and scientific information.
xcellent writing and organizational skills with an eye for detail, precision, and consistency.
xcellent communication skills and a command of English are essential.
eports to.
CTAO ACADA CoordinatorRemuneration and Contract.
CTAO offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive salary.
The contract is an open term contract subject to successful completion of the probation period.
uty Station.
CTAO Science Data Management Center in Zeuthen (Germany) with visits to the CTAO Headquarter in Bologna (Italy) and contributor sites.
pplication.
Please apply here.
By submitting applications, candidates acknowledge we might contact referees at any stage of the process without prior notice.
losing date.
March For more information on CTAO Computing and ACADA, please visit https://www.
ta-observatory.
rg/project/technology/computing/, or contact the CTAO ACADA Coordinator Dr.
Igor Oya ications are accepted without distinction on any grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, gender identity, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.