Spacecraft Operations Engineer (d/m/w)

Tintschl Unternehmensgruppe; Taufkirchen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Above-tariff remuneration

Bonuses

Fixed contact person

Holiday & Christmas bonuses

Pension plan

Home office option

Flexible hours

Further training

Permanent employment path

Zusammenfassung

Tintschl Technik GmbH is seeking a seasoned Satellite Operations Specialist in Germany to manage satellite missions and control systems. You will contribute to procedure development, testing, and automation across ground and space systems.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace, 5+ years in aerospace, and fluency in German and English. Expect travel, shifts, and a stimulating, technically demanding role with home office options where appropriate.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace.
• At least 5 years’ experience in aerospace and satellite operations or development.
• Experience with satellite databases.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge of satellite systems (e.g., AOCS, OBDH, TTC, Payload, Power, Thermal).

Aufgaben

• Operate satellites during all mission phases.
• Develop, validate, and optimize flight procedures.
• Support development and validation of satellite control systems.
• Continuously improve and automate the overall system.
• Conduct system verification tests for ground and satellite systems.
• Perform satellite operations, including routine, special, and emergency operations.
• Support commissioning and configuration of mission control systems, including satellite simulators.
• Create and deliver training for satellite and ground systems.
• Plan missions and automate processes.
• Monitor and analyze satellite telemetry, report trends, and manage anomalies.
• Provide on-call support for anomaly management.
• Report to end customers on satellite status, KPIs, mission planning, and activities.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Data analysis

German language

English language

Satellite systems know-how

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace

Tools

Satellite databases

Jobbeschreibung

Fascination aviation - Ready to take off!

For our long-standing business partner AIRBUS we are looking for you as a new employee of Tintschl Technik GmbH!

Candidates must be eligible to work on military or NATO projects with the necessary security clearances.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate satellites during all mission phases.
• Develop, validate, and optimize flight procedures.
• Support development, implementation, and validation of satellite control systems (Mission Control, Automation, Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics).
• Continuously improve and automate the overall system.
• Conduct system verification tests for ground and satellite systems.
• Perform satellite operations, including routine, special, and emergency operations.
• Support commissioning and configuration of mission control systems, including satellite simulators.
• Create and deliver training for satellite and ground systems.
• Plan missions and automate processes.
• Monitor and analyze satellite telemetry, report trends, and manage anomalies.
• Provide on-call support for anomaly management.
• Report to end customers on satellite status, KPIs, mission planning, and activities.

Requirements:

• Team player, willing to travel and work occasional shifts.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace.
• At least 5 years’ experience in aerospace and satellite operations or development.
• Experience with satellite databases.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge of satellite systems (e.g., AOCS, OBDH, TTC, Payload, Power, Thermal).

What we can offer you

• A standard permanent employment contract with a multi-award-winning employer (Kununu Top Company 2026, Focus Top National Employer 2026, etc.)
• Above-tariff remuneration with attractive bonuses
• Continuous personal support through a fixed contact person
• Increasing holiday and Christmas bonus within the first 4 years
• Bonus payment "Employees recruit employees" up to 1,000 €
• Company pension plan
• Possibility of home office in agreement with our clients
• Flexible working hours through a personal flexitime bank account
• Individual further training opportunities
• Option of permanent employment at our client´s company

That sounds like a challenging task for you?

This is Tintschl

The Tintschl Group with its headquarters in Erlangen has stood for premium service competence in the fields of human resources, engineering and IT since 1997. Our employees are specialized in the implementation of technically and organizationally demanding projects for our nationwide customers.