Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Sentinel Expansions) (f/m/d)

SSC - Swedish Space Corporation; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

30 days paid vacation

German language course

Gym program & company doctor services

ISO 9001-certified workplace

Zusammenfassung

SSC Space in Darmstadt, Germany invites applications for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to support Sentinel Expansions at ESOC. The role covers operations preparation, early flight support, and system validation tests across MCS, simulators and ground segments.

You will work with ESA, industry and internal teams to ensure readiness, with strict documentation and configuration control. Security requires European citizenship.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in aerospace engineering, space systems engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science or a related field.
• Experience in spacecraft operations, operations preparation or ground segment validation.
• FOS validation and SVT/FOP test experience.
• Knowledge of mission planning tools and operational interfaces.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Provide operations preparation and early flight support for Sentinel Expansion missions (CO2M, CRISTAL, ROSE-L, CIMR, CHIME, LSTM).
• Perform EGOS-CC MCS validation, verification, testing, and issue investigations.
• Support FOS validation across MCS, simulator, ODB, mission planning and ground segment interfaces.
• Prepare and execute System Validation Tests, including dry runs and formal test execution.
• Contribute to spacecraft monitoring and commanding during test campaigns and early operations.

Kenntnisse

Spacecraft operations

Telemetry & telecommand processing

MCS validation

Mission planning tools

Scripting for test automation

English proficiency

Ground segment validation

Operational databases

Ausbildung

Degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

EGOS-CC MCS

GSTVi/NDIU ground segment tools

ODB (Operational Databases)

Simulator software

Jobbeschreibung

Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Sentinel Expansions) (f/m/d)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: Full time, 40h/week

Requirement: EU Citizenship

Submission Deadline: 2026-09-09

Description

About SSC Space:
Welcome to SSC - Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to support our Sentinel Expansions Operations Engineering Service at ESOC Darmstadt. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

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.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace engineering, space systems engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science or a related field.
• Relevant experience in spacecraft operations, operations preparation or ground segment validation.
• Experience in spacecraft operations engineering or FOS validation.
• Practical experience with EGOS-CC MCS validation, verification and testing.
• Good knowledge of MCS functions, telemetry and telecommand processing.
• Experience with Operational Databases and related engineering processes.
• Experience with Operational Simulators and Simulator-based test campaigns.
• Experience preparing or executing SVTs, FOP validation or system-level tests.
• Knowledge of mission planning tools, products and operational interfaces.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystem operations, like data handling, AOCS, payload, power, thermal or TT&C.
• Ability to work in a structured operational environment with formal documentation, configuration control and issue tracking.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Sentinel, Copernicus or Earth observation mission experience.
• Experience with S2K-based MCS.
• Experience with Airbus or TAS spacecraft platforms.
• Knowledge of GSTVi, NDIU or comparable ground segment validation infrastructure.
• Scripting or software skills for test automation, data analysis or engineering tool support.
• Experience with LEOP, commissioning or critical operations support.

Responsibilities

The role covers operations preparation and early flight support for Sentinel Expansion missions such as CO2M, CRISTAL, ROSE-L, CIMR, CHIME and LSTM. The work spans Flight Operations Segment validation, EGOS-CC Mission Control System testing, Operational Database activities, simulator-based validation, mission planning support and System Validation Test campaigns.

• Support spacecraft operations preparation from early mission phases through SVTs, launch readiness, LEOP, commissioning and handover to routine operations.
• Prepare, validate and maintain operational products, including procedures, displays, command sequences, databases and test material.
• Perform EGOS-CC MCS validation, verification, test execution, regression testing and issue investigation.
• Support FOS validation across MCS, simulator, ODB, mission planning and related ground segment interfaces.
• Prepare and execute System Validation Tests, including dry-runs, formal test execution, anomaly reporting and close-out.
• Support simulator-based validation, including scenario preparation, spacecraft behaviour checks and test result analysis.
• Support ODB preparation, consistency checks, delivery validation and anomaly investigation.
• Support mission planning validation, operational constraints, planning products and interface tests.
• Contribute to spacecraft monitoring and commanding during test campaigns, simulations and early operations.
• Work with ESA, industry and ground segment teams to resolve technical issues and prepare for operational readiness.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values: SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space. With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com

Please submit your application and all supporting documents in English.