Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft Controller

Telespazio Germany GmbH; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonardo is seeking a Spacecraft Controller to join the ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions team in Darmstadt, starting early 2027. You will perform end-to-end routine and contingency operations, monitor telemetry, and coordinate with analysts and on-call engineers.

The role requires a university degree in science or IT, strong technical skills, and fluency in English. Willingness to work 24/7 shifts, with onsite hybrid arrangement at DE Darmstadt.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in science or IT-related field preferred.
• Strong technical background.
• Fluent English in speaking and writing.
• Autonomous work with high level guidelines; international teams.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Knowledge of ground segment elements.
• Working knowledge of Linux.

Aufgaben

• Execute end-to-end routine and contingency spacecraft operations.
• Monitor telemetry, health checks and verify results.
• Monitor ground station passes and uplink/downlink commands.
• Respond to alarms and perform recovery actions.
• Prepare anomaly and operational reports.
• Support 24/7 shift coverage.
• Maintain mission logs and handovers.
• Coordinate with Analysts, SOEs, SOMs and on-call engineers.
• Handle additional tasks as directed by supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Strong technical background

Fluent English

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

University degree in Science or IT-related discipline

Tools

Linux

MS Office

Ground station software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Controller Service Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of end-to-end routine and contingency operations for the spacecraft, including: Preparation, monitoring and remote control of the spacecraft.
• Monitoring of telemetry data, health checks of spacecraft equipment, preparation and execution of operations in accordance with established procedures, and verification of results.
• Monitoring ground station passes and ensuring successful command uplink and telemetry downlink.
• Responding to alarms and out-of-limit conditions and performing predefined recovery actions when required.
• Troubleshooting using established procedures and preparation of anomaly and operational reports.
• Supporting 24/7 routine operations, including night, weekend and holiday shifts, for missions requiring continuous coverage.
• Maintaining mission logs and performing shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Coordinating with Analysts, SOEs, SOMs and on‑call engineers during anomaly investigations, recovery activities and special operations.
• Additional tasks as defined by the supervisor.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.
• A strong technical-oriented background.
• Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing.
• Ability to work autonomously according to high level guidelines and to work in international teams.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools.
• Collaborative and team worker.
• Solution orientated.
• Knowledge of ground segment elements (mission control systems, simulators, satellite database, mission planning, flight dynamics, etc.).
• A working knowledge of Linux.

Desirable Skills

• Some experience of shift work would be an advantage.
• Previous spacecraft controller experience.
• Shiftwork Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027 EU applications only.

Shiftwork.Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027 EU applications only.CV in latest Europass formatSeniority: JuniorPrimary Location: DE - Darmstadt - ESOCContract Type: Employee-PermanentHybrid Working: Onsite International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.

The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!