SCC IT System Engineer (d/f/m)

SCC IT System Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence & Space is actively engaged in multiple new projects focused on delivering state‑of‑the‑art satellite communication payloads to our customers. The delivered systems usually consist of the space segment (composed of either GEO or LEO satellites) and the respective Ground Segment. The Ground Segment will be composed of a set of tools which will allow the customer to both manage the Mission Payload as well as monitor and control the Satellite Platform.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. If you enjoy sports and other outdoor activities, the Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and additional benefits such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), and corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35‑hour week); work‑life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On‑site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Define and analyse customer requirements and contribute to the definition of adequate system and software requirements, ensuring robustness and compatibility with the existing building blocks.
• Define IT system architecture, with particular focus on virtualization and containerisation layers.
• Support the coordination of subcontractors, especially during the system design phase.
• Conduct analysis on system non‑conformances, discrepancies and waivers.
• Analyse data from validation tests to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications.
• Plan and conduct the IVV phase with special focus on the SCC infrastructure integration and testing.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science or another related engineering field.
• Proven experience with IT infrastructure for satellite communication and satellite control systems, for GEO and/or LEO satellites.
• Experience in IT infrastructure design, possibly in the field of GEO/LEO mission management topics (i.e. SCC, PCC concepts).
• Experience in network aspects such as routing, switching, VLAN and firewall configuration.
• Experience with Unix environments and scripting languages such as bash/command line, Python, etc.
• Experience with hardware configuration such as rack mounting, BIOS settings, iLO or iDRAC.
• Experience in virtualization and automation such as Proxmox, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Git, PXE boot.
• Experience with general system administration tasks such as repository manager, Keycloak, AD, antivirus, UHD, IP address management, etc.
• Familiarity producing typical ECSS‑80C and/or ECSS‑40C documentation such as DJFs, ICDs, VCDs, etc.
• Knowledge of modern system engineering methods (MBSE, CAMEO, EA) is a plus.
• Knowledge of AGILE development lifecycle (Kanban, SCRUM) is a plus.
• Ability to operate and communicate efficiently in a multi‑national team organisation.
• Language skills: English and German fluent.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to