Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Metop)

Telespazio; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Telespazio in Darmstadt, Germany, is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join the Metop Operations team. You will deliver state-of-the-art spacecraft operations for the Metop satellites within EPS and support transitions to EPS-SG/Metop-SG programmes.

Expert candidates will work with ground and spacecraft subsystems, develop flight procedures, and contribute to mission readiness and tool development. Onsite/hybrid working applies with strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area.
• Several years of experience working in spacecraft operations and operations preparation, including ground segment and spacecraft operations validation (e.g. SVTs) and simulations and training.
• Proven experience with spacecraft mission control systems for Earth observation missions, especially SCOS-2000.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine and non-routine spacecraft operations, including recovery operations following anomalies
• Investigate spacecraft anomalies, perform trend analysis, and monitor subsystem and instrument performance
• Develop, validate, and maintain flight procedures and operations documentation
• Contribute to the preparation, commissioning, and operational readiness of upcoming missions and activities
• Design and validate innovative operational tools to enhance mission efficiency
• Identify and support the implementation of system and process improvements within the team
• Participate in simulation campaigns, training exercises, and rotational on‑call support

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (SOE) with strong engineering skills and proven experience in satellite operations to support our customer EUMETSAT, based in Darmstadt. As a full member of our dedicated Metop Operations team, you will deliver state-of-the-art spacecraft operations for the Metop series of satellites within the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), supporting the transition towards the next generation EPS-SG / Metop-SG programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute routine and non-routine spacecraft operations, including recovery operations following anomalies
• Investigate spacecraft anomalies, perform trend analysis, and monitor subsystem and instrument performance
• Develop, validate, and maintain flight procedures and operations documentation
• Contribute to the preparation, commissioning, and operational readiness of upcoming missions and activities
• Design and validate innovative operational tools to enhance mission efficiency
• Identify and support the implementation of system and process improvements within the team
• Participate in simulation campaigns, training exercises, and rotational on‑call support

Qualifications/Experience

• You hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area.
• You have several years of experience working in spacecraft operations and operations preparation, including ground segment and spacecraft operations validation (e.g. SVTs) and simulations and training.
• You have proven experience with spacecraft mission control systems for Earth observation missions, especially SCOS-2000

Essential Skills

• System-level knowledge of ground and spacecraft (sub)systems;
• Teamwork is key: Your positive and professional attitude.
• You have a drive to succeed and a desire to grow professionally.
• Proficiency in Python/ VB, etc.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation-level proficiency in English

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite