Command Centre Audio-Visual (AV) Specialist (in Germany)

EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.

More about us

EUMETSAT’s role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.

EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.

As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).

Within the Technical and Scientific Support Department, the Command Centre AV Specialist will support the operation, maintenance, evolution, and implementation of professional audio-visual systems used in EUMETSAT Mission Control Centres and associated engineering support environments.

The post holder will work closely with technical teams, operational users, IT and network specialists, and external contractors to ensure the availability, reliability, and continuity of mission-critical Audio Visual systems used to distribute, select, and control operational video sources in control-room environments.

The role includes support and development of IP-based video distribution architectures, including multicast distribution, AV-over-IP systems, video walls, and integrated digital KVM solutions that allow operators to switch between operational sources and associated keyboard and mouse control. These systems are integrated with EUMETSAT IT and network infrastructure and must operate reliably in mission-critical environments.

What you’ll be doing

As Command Centre Audio-Visual Specialist you will:

· Ensure the effective operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous evolution of professional AV systems deployed within EUMETSAT Mission Control Centres and associated engineering support environments, with a focus on high availability and operational continuity.

· Contribute to the design, configuration, operation, and support of IP-based video distribution architectures, including AV-over-IP, multicast video delivery, video-wall systems, and operator display solutions.

· Provide technical support for integrated digital KVM, AV control, and automation solutions, including source selection, coordinated video, keyboard and mouse switching, user interfaces, and associated software and firmware components.

· Plan, coordinate, and support AV system upgrades, refurbishments, reconfigurations, and replacements, taking into account lifecycle management, obsolescence, and long-term supportability.

· Prepare and maintain technical requirements, specifications, Statements of Work, procurement inputs, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for new AV installations, enhancements, and upgrades.

· Coordinate and provide technical oversight of external contractors and suppliers during installation, integration, configuration, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities, ensuring interoperability, documentation quality, cybersecurity alignment, and compliance with applicable change-management processes.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· A completed university degree, technical engineering degree, electronics, telecommunications, information technology, computer networking, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

· Relevant vendor or industry certifications would be advantageous, particularly in AV-over-IP, professional AV design and integration, networked AV, digital KVM systems, control platforms, Ethernet/IP networking, or cybersecurity-aware system operation.

· Evidence of continuing professional development in professional AV technologies, IP networking, control-room systems, or operational technology environments would be desirable.

Skills and Experience:

· Substantial professional experience in designing, implementing, integrating, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting professional AV systems ideally in control-room, operations-centre, or other mission-critical technical environments.

· Sound knowledge of IP-based video distribution architectures, including AV-over-IP, multicast delivery, Ethernet networking concepts, VLANs, switching, and network configuration principles as applied to professional AV systems.

Demonstrated experience in video signal distribution, switching, and processing, including video-wall systems, operator display solutions, and high-availability visualisation environments.

· Practical experience in the implementation, configuration, and support of KVM systems, including the switching and remote control of operator workstations through coordinated video, keyboard, and mouse functionality.

Experience with professional AV control and automation platforms, such as AMX, Extron, QSC, or equivalent technologies, including control-system configuration, user-interface implementation, and software and firmware maintenance.

· Experience operating within multi-vendor AV environments, with the ability to ensure interoperability between AV, digital KVM, control, software, firmware, and network components.

· Ability to prepare technical specifications, system documentation, acceptance and validation procedures, and to support installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities through structured analysis, clear communication, effective teamwork, and stakeholder management.

Languages:

· Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.

What we offer

· Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,000 NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience

· Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave

· Full medical coverage for employee and family

· Attractive pension

· 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays

· Training and development support

· Relocation allowance and support (if applicable)