Ground System Controller

Leonardo; Weichselbaum; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Training opportunities

Job summary

Leonardo in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich is seeking a Ground System Control Engineer to support ISS Columbus operations and maintenance. The role is based in a dynamic, on-site setting with a rotating 16x5 shift pattern and opportunities for training within one of the most exciting Space projects.

You will prepare the ground segment systems for scheduled activities, support simulations, and work closely with subsystem engineers to ensure correct implementation and documentation of service

Qualifications

• Engineering/IT background preferred.
• Experience in operations environments beneficial.
• Linux and scripting basics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ground system operations support in a 16x5 rotating shift pattern.
• Support scheduled simulations and test operations.
• Prepare ground segment systems for scheduled activities, incl. Data Services and Monitoring/Control subsystems.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineers to implement and document service changes.
• On-call services may be required.
• Update and validate procedures and training materials.
• Cross-certification with other projects as needed.

Skills

Telecommunication

Aerospace

Linux

Programming

Networking

MS Office

Communication

Team player

Fast learner

Troubleshooting

Structured approach

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking to strengthen our Ground System Control team supporting ISS (Columbus) Operations, delivering services to our customer based in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich, in the area of spacecraft operations, with a talented and ambitious team member. If you have an eye for detail and love working in a dynamic and challenging workplace, then this could be your opportunity. This is a shift position working in a rotating shift pattern 16x5 (i.e. no night shift or shift on weekends) with lots of opportunity to train in one of the most exciting Space projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ground system operations support in a 16x5 rotating shift pattern and offline set-up;


• Supporting scheduled simulations and test operations;


• Preparation of the ground segment systems for scheduled activities, especially the Data Services System and Monitoring and Control System subsystems of scheduled preventive maintenance;


• Work closely with the subsystem engineers to ensure that any service changes are correctly implemented and documented.


• On-call services might be requested.


• Updating and validating Ground Control Team procedure and training material;


• Cross certification with other projects as requested by the Line Manager.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Good technical background in Telecommunication, Aerospace, or IT-related stream (Preferably with an engineering degree, but it is not a must due to extensive onsite training);


• Confident in dealing with Operations;


• Good knowledge of LINUX;


• Programming, Networking, and MS Office skills.


• Good communication skills;


• Team player;


• Fast learner and willing to improve;


• Ability to work with little or no supervision and take responsibility;


• Ability for structured troubleshooting and analysis;


• Flexible;


• Ability to prioritize different parallel activities;


• Capability of following and implementing standard procedures;


• Problem-solving aptitude.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

DE - Oberpfaffenhofen - GSOC

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: