Spacecraft Operations Engineer [25090]

CS GROUP; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An aerospace engineering firm seeks a Spacecraft Operations Engineer in Darmstadt, responsible for ensuring successful in-flight operations for Metop/Metop-SG spacecraft. The role entails mission planning, monitoring spacecraft health, and preparing operational documentation. Ideal candidates hold a relevant engineering degree and possess experience with spacecraft operations and programming skills. Strong teamwork and communication abilities are essential. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages considered advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with spacecraft operations, preferably in Earth orbit.
• Proven experience in LEOP and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of space system specifications and configuration management.

Aufgaben

• Ensure proper in-flight operations for spacecraft, perform mission planning checks.
• Develop and maintain operational baselines and prepare performance reports.
• Contribute to system-level operations preparation and support operations training.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Programming (Python, Java)

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

University degree in engineering or a relevant discipline

Tools

SCOS 2000

APEX

Jobbeschreibung

Spacecraft Operations Engineer [25090], Darmstadt

Client:

CS GROUP

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

752fc9178e4f

Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.07.2025

Expiry Date:

06.09.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring proper in-flight operations for the Metop/Metop-SG spacecraft, including performing mission planning checks, monitoring daily operations, and reporting on subsystem health and performance.
• Developing and maintaining operational baselines, participating in satellite routine support activities, and preparing performance reports.
• Providing assistance with configuration tracking and validation tools, contributing to system development and maintenance, and supporting re-orbiting and decommissioning activities.
• Reviewing operational documentation, producing operational procedures, and supporting system validation campaigns.
• Ensuring proper operations preparation for spacecraft launch, including reviewing deliverables, verifying data units, and contributing to validation activities.
• Contributing to system-level operations preparation, including rehearsals and validation campaigns, and supporting the development of offline tools and documentation.
• Participating in the design and delivery of operations training at satellite level.

Qualifications:

• University degree in engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Experience with spacecraft operations, preferably in Earth orbit, including routine operations, validation, and commissioning phases.
• Experience with satellite ground segment facilities, mission planning, and ground control systems such as SCOS 2000 and APEX.
• Proven experience in LEOP and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of space system specifications, operational concepts, and configuration management.
• Skills in data analysis, programming (Python, Java), and VBA for tool development.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous.