Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Leonardo S.p.A.; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonardo S.p.A. is seeking an expert Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join ESOC teams in Darmstadt. You will handle spacecraft subsystems and ground segment support, contributing to flight control procedures, mission planning, and on-call operations.

Requirements include a university degree in CS/EE/Aerospace or Telecommunication, plus strong experience in spacecraft operations and ESOC interfaces. English fluency is essential. This is a permanent role with hybrid onsite work in Darmstadt.

Qualifikationen

• University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Experience in Spacecraft operations.

Aufgaben

• Study project characteristics and ground segment docs.
• Participate in analysis and design of satellite operations.
• Generate and validate flight control procedures.
• Support mission management and planning.
• Assist with ground segment systems evolution and testing.

Kenntnisse

Spacecraft operations

FOS development

Flight Control Procedures

Mission Planning

Ground Segment interfaces

English fluency

Ausbildung

University degree in CS / EE / Aerospace / Telecommunication

Tools

S2K MCS

NDIU/GSTVi

MOIS/ProToS

EGOS-CC/PULSE

Jobbeschreibung

## Spacecraft Operations EngineerApplylocations: DE - Darmstadt - ESOCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0032007**Job Description:**As part of the new ESOC FOE Earth Observation and Earth Watch missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Operations Engineering Team.Depending on the experience of the candidate, they will be assigned to one or more mission and have responsibility for a number of Spacecracft subsystems and Ground Segment Systems.## **Key Responsibilities**The general activities to be supported by this service are, to be tailored to their profile and expertise:* 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 serviceAdditional duties may include support to National Constellation activities, involvement in operational training, and participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) activities.**Essential Skills and Qualifications*** University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.* Experience in Spacecraft operations.* For System Supports: Proven expertise in FOS development of FCT related tasks (e.g. FOP preparation and validation) - minimum 5 years of experience.* Knowledge of one or more spacecraft subsystems such as Power, Thermal, Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS), Data Handling, Communications (TT&C), or Payload operations.* Robust understanding of FOS main components* Proven experience with S2K based MCS, NDIU/GSTVi and MOIS/ProToS, EGOS-CC/PULSE.* Familiar with ECSS Packet Utilization Standards* Proven experience with ESOC internal and external interfaces* Proven experience Mission Planning cycle and operational procedures* Experience with the operational simulators, especially the ones based on Simsat.* Experience with system level tasks and system minded attitude* Ability to investigate technical issues methodically and contribute to operational improvements.* Fluency in English, both written and spoken## **Desirable Skills*** Experience within a spacecraft operations centre or mission control environment, in particular with the ESOC environment.* Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites* Knowledge of spacecraft databases, telemetry and telecommand systems, power, thermal, attitude and orbit control, communications, payload, or data handling subsystems.* Experience working with international partners, customers, or multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g. JAXA, AEE, ASI)**Furthermore*** Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027* EU applications only* CV in latest Europass format**Seniority:**Expert**Primary Location:**DE - Darmstadt - ESOC**Contract Type:**Employee-Permanent**Hybrid Working:**Onsite