Software Engineer bei Universität Hamburg

One of the most powerful astronomical instruments of the future is currently being planned on behalf of the European Southern Observatory: ANDES – the high-resolution spectrograph for the European Extremely Large Telescope, the largest optical/infrared telescope in the world. As a member of the international ANDES Consortium, Hamburg Observatory will contribute to its construction in collaboration with 34 other institutes. This revolutionary instrument will provide breakthroughs in many areas of astrophysics – from exoplanets to cosmology.

We are looking for a talented and dedicated individual to support this astronomical instrumentation project in the area of technical software development.

Specific Duties

As a precision instrument, ANDES will require a versatile and complex calibration unit. You will develop the calibration unit’s operations software and hardware control in a self-directed manner, covering the entire project cycle from requirements gathering, design and implementation to integration with higher-level systems. You will independently coordinate this development work with the hardware and software development teams of other ANDES sub-systems within the collaboration. In this way, you will contribute to the success of the ANDES project in a challenging and international environment.

Requirements

• university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or in a similar engineering or natural science discipline

or

• equivalent skills, experience, and qualifications

Verification of equivalent skills, experience, and qualifications for the last prerequisites will be conducted on hiring.

Required skills and personal qualities

• fluent in at least one, preferably several programming languages (e.g. Python, C or C++)
• experience with software development tools
• experience with the design and implementation of software projects, preferably in the context of projects by the European Southern Observatory, the European Space Agency, or similar organisations
• experience with Programmable Logic Controllers would be an asset
• ability to work in a team
• very good communication skills
• very good organisational skills

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management
• Employee laptops
• Mobile work
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity between the sexes. In accordance with Section 7 subsection 1 of the Hamburg equal opportunity act (Hamburgisches Gesetz zur Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern im öffentlichen Dienst, HmbGleiG) we expressly call for women to apply. Equally qualified women applicants will receive preference in the selection process.

We explicitly encourage persons with an immigrant background to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Contact

Location

Gojenbergsweg 112
21029 Hamburg