Spacecraft Controller (f/m/d)

LSE Space; Gilching; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in space services seeks a passionate Spacecraft Controller to join their operations team. The role involves monitoring satellite missions, preparing flight procedures, and supporting engineers. Candidates should possess a relevant Master's degree and a commitment to a dynamic 24/7 work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Interest in real-time operations, software development, or satellite communications.
• Commitment to 24/7 shift work.

Aufgaben

• Complete the training program to achieve certification.
• Monitor and control operations for multiple satellite missions.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Start date: ASAPLocation: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week, shift work
Requirement: EU Citizenship

About LSE Space:
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fueled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Spacecraft Controller. We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to join our Spacecraft Operations Teams and contribute to many exciting missions.

Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

What you´ll do

• Complete the training program to achieve certification
• Prepare and validate flight operations procedures and products
• Participate in the testing and validation of the flight operations segment
• Monitor and control the operations progress for multiple satellite missions, in accordance with the scheduled operations timeline
• Execute some specific operations, as defined in the operations timeline and in accordance with the established procedures
• Upon detection of an anomaly, take the corrective action as necessary, according to the approved contingency procedures, and support the responsible expert for further investigation
• Produce and evaluate graphs and plots for off-line analysis
• Support the satellite operations engineers in their operations preparation and execution tasks
• Create operations reports summarizing all shift activities and events
• Contribute to the maintenance of training material and train new spacecraft controllers

What we are looking for

• Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree or Completed technical training or qualification as a technician
• Interest in real-time operations (specially in ground segment), software development or satellite communications
• Commitment and willingness to work in a 24/7 shift
• Fluency in English