Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Location

Darmstadt | Germany

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast-moving global company with a family feel? A job where you could have an impact?

We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support our client based in Darmstadt, Germany.

Tasks and Activities

The scope of work will include:

• Studying project specific characteristics and ground segment documentation.
• Preparing functional requirements for the project-dedicated Flight Control Software.
• Participating in the analysis and design of satellite operations.
• Preparing functional requirements for the project dedicated Flight Control Ground Facilities.
• Preparing Flight Control and Contingency Procedures.
• Mission management and mission planning support service.
• On-Board software maintenance support service.
• Production of project specific Software Validation and Satellite Interface Validation Tests (SVT).
• Procedures, reports and participation in SVTs.
• Participating in the System Operations Validation Test (SOV), training and simulation programmes.
• Participating in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and mission critical operations.
• General flight control support service, including:
  • Spacecraft Performance Analysis.
  • Testing of MCS and related ancillary systems software releases.
  • Testing of operational products, such as procedures, MIB, Mission planning files.

Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A Master`s degree from a recognized institution of secondary studies in a relevant field of study.
• Spacecraft subsystem knowledge (AOCS/DH/OBSM/Power/Thermal/TTC/Payload).
• Experience in activities applicable to spacecraft operations.
• Experience in science operations and interfacing with instrument Principle Investigators/Science Operations Centres.
• Familiarity with SCOS 2000 based MCS and relevant associated subsystems (DABYS).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to coordinate with other service providers in operations (as a team player).
• Comfortable interacting with other service providers in operations and other fields (e.g. science ground segment).
• Ability to work independently and innovatively.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Familiarity with the ESOC environment.
• Some experience in dealing with external interfaces like instrument PIs and SOCs.
• Familiarity with operational simulators, especially the ones based on SimSat.
• Familiarity with MOIS automation interfacing with a SCOS-2000 MCS.
• Familiarity with Ground station scheduling processes.
• Familiarity with change control of operational products and documentation processes.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

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