Programme Management Engineer

Programme Management Engineer

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Application deadline: 17 February 2026

Reference number: 0431

Overview

The Project Management Support Engineer will support the Department of Programme Preparation and Development (PRD) at EUMETSAT. The role ensures that programmes are delivered efficiently, in compliance with technical standards and in alignment with EUMETSAT’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project scheduling updates and critical path analysis by providing input to identified interfaces.
• Managing risk tracking, reporting, reviews, and mitigation closure.
• Contributing to the harmonised weekly salient by consolidating team inputs and producing a combined weekly activity report.
• Preparing monthly KPI inputs for Risk and Action Management, using Confluence.
• Preparing presentations and synthesized reports for and external purposes.
• Supporting Programme/Project Reviews through task inputs and management coordination.
• Contributing to the Action Management and regular check of the action status using JIRA.
• Tracking actions, analysing and reporting critical issues, and supporting timely closure.
• Participating in team management meetings and meetings with partner agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining core project management documentation in coordination with the project control team.
• Updating relevant management documentation, focusing on materials related to the acceptance process and associated deliveries.
• Contributing to subsystem development follow-up by monitoring deliverables to and from partner agencies and industry.
• Tracking progress against development plans, highlighting potential deviations, and proposing measures to minimise delays.
• Supporting baseline definition control, including evaluating Change Requests, Proposals and Requests for Waivers/Deviations.

Skills and Experience

Mandatory

• University degree in engineering, science or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in project management for large, complex development projects in aerospace or a comparable high‑technology domain.
• Structured, systematic approach to planning tasks and managing tight deadlines.
• Experience defining system interactions and implementing them in large projects.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of systems development lifecycle.
• Ability to synthesize information from various written or verbal inputs.
• Strong computer skills with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Desirable

• Experience working on collaborative programmes involving multiple partner organisations.
• Certification in project management or related disciplines.
• Experience in space programme ground‑segment development and/or Earth‑observation systems development.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• Encouragement to think outside the box and push boundaries of traditional knowledge.
• Work in a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Competitive remuneration, unique career opportunities, training programmes and flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

About Starion

Starion is a space consultancy and engineering services company focused on space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe. With over three decades of expertise, Starion delivers world‑leading space projects that provide vital information and technologies.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to Starion’s Recruitment team at no later than 17 February 2026. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.