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Application development engineer for space observation planning

Université de Bordeaux · State civil service

En français : Ingénieur en développement d'applications de planification d'observations pour le spatial

This job in plain words

You design, develop and maintain the application that plans the operations of space instruments. The job is based in Pessac, at the Bordeaux Astrophysics Laboratory, with remote work possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Open only to contract agents, so to people who are not civil servants. Good technical English is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Bachelor's degree (bac+3) · Bac+3 minimum in computer science or applied mathematics
Experience
Beginners accepted. A first experience in astrophysics is ideal.
Contract
Contract agents only. Fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years.

The profile they want:

  • Bachelor's degree (bac+3) minimum in computer science or applied mathematics
  • Software engineering expertise and good development practices
  • Excellent level in PHP, JavaScript and MySQL
  • Good knowledge of a low-level language (Python, Fortran, C/C++)
  • Technical English at B2 to C1 level
  • Autonomous, rigorous and able to work in a team

What you would do

  • Design, develop, optimise and maintain the observation planning application
  • Lead front-end and back-end development work
  • Qualify the application and run a quality process with tests
  • Help integrate the application into the instrument's command chain
  • Write and update technical and functional documentation
  • Support users and run training sessions

How to apply

Apply by email, as stated on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • The offer also mentions a fixed-term contract of 25 months.
  • Job based in Pessac, reachable by tram line B or bus.
  • About 75% of public transport pass costs are covered in Gironde.
  • The post may become vacant from 01/12/2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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