Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Leonardo S.p.A.; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid Working

International environment

Zusammenfassung

Leonardo is seeking an Expert Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support CubeSat missions at ESOC in Darmstadt. The role covers spacecraft and ground-segment operations, flight control procedures, and mission management support. A system-minded attitude and independent work style are essential.

The position involves collaboration with international partners, software- and hardware-facing tasks, and on-call participation. Start dates vary, with an onsite/hybrid working model at ESOC.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a relevant field (Engineering/CS/telecom).
• Experience in Spacecraft operations.
• Proven experience with ESOC interfaces.
• System-level task experience and system-minded attitude.
• Ability to investigate issues methodically and drive improvements.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with FPGA programming and embedded software.
• Ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Study project-specific characteristics and Ground Segment documentation.
• Participate in analysis and design of satellite operations.
• Generate and validate Flight Control Procedures.
• Support mission management and planning services.
• Assist in Ground Segment systems evolution and testing (MCS, SIM, MPS).
• Participate in team training and ongoing operations.
• Handle routine payload and platform operations.
• Contribute to mission-critical operations and flight control support.
• Analyze spacecraft performance and participate in on-call service.

Kenntnisse

Spacecraft ops

ESOC interfaces

System thinking

FPGA programming

Embedded programming

English fluency

Ausbildung

BSc in CS/EE/Aerospace/Telecom

Tools

Java

Python

Linux scripting

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 Operations Engineering Team, specifically for our support to a wide range of CubeSats. Depending on the experience of the candidate, they will be assigned to one or more missions and have responsibility for a number of Spacecraft subsystems and Ground Segment Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Study of Project-specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation
• Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations
• Generation and validation of Flight Control Procedures
• Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service
• Support for Ground Segment Systems evolution and testing (e.g. MCS, SIM and MPS)
• Participation in the team Training Program
• Routine Payload & Platform Operations
• Participation in all Mission Critical Operations
• General Flight Control Support Service
• Spacecraft Performance Analysis
• Participation in the on-call service

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering. Telecommunications Engineering.
• Experience in Spacecraft operations.
• Proven experience with ESOC internal and external interfaces.
• Experience with system-level tasks and a system-minded attitude.
• Ability to investigate technical issues methodically and contribute to operational improvements.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in programming FPGAs.
• Experience in embedded programming.
• Ability to work independently.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within a spacecraft operations centre or mission control environment, in particular with the ESOC environment.
• Experience working with international partners, customers, or multidisciplinary engineering.
• Experience with the operation of CubeSats.
• Programming skills in Java, Python & Linux scripting.

Furthermore Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027 EU applications only. CV in the latest Europass format Seniority: Expert Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - ESOC Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid 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!