Junior satellite operations engineer

Alén Space; Nigrán; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alén Space is seeking a Junior Space Satellite Operations Engineer to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will monitor satellite operations, design mission procedures, and collaborate with various teams to support the launch and operation of space technology. An engineering degree and relevant experience in the space industry are essential. Enjoy flexible working hours, remote work options, and competitive compensation at a company committed to inclusion and diversity.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing program including health insurance

Free fruit and coffee

Free lunch every Friday

Personalized career plan development

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in related technical field required.
• Experience in LEO small satellites preferred.
• Knowledge of spacecraft architectures essential.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and manage operations for LEO satellites.
• Prepare operations procedures and telemetry analysis.
• Collaborate with teams for mission design and tool development.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of common spacecraft architecture

Experience in LEO small satellite operations

Knowledge of STK

Experience with Python

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Methodical and comfortable following established procedures

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, or Software Engineering

Descripción del empleo

JUNIOR SPACE SATELLITE OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Join our team and build the future of space technology.

We’re expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a Junior Space Satellite Operations Engineer with passion for what you do, talented and experienced, to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.

What you will be doing

• Ongoing monitoring and operations planning for in-orbit LEO satellites and payloads.
• Design and preparation of operations for various missions.
• Preparation of procedures and sequences for satellite platforms and payloads.
• Telemetry analysis to monitor the health of constellations, satellites, payloads, etc.
• Preparation and execution of LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and commissioning campaigns.
• Preparation and execution of routine and contingency operations.
• Support for final on-ground testing of satellites.
• Collaboration with the software team to develop and test new tools.
• Evolution of satellite operation manuals and procedures.
• Collaboration with the systems engineering team for new mission design and platform evolution.
• Interaction with customers and other stakeholders such as launch providers and ground station networks.

What do we need in our team

The individual must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.

• Knowledge of common spacecraft architecture and subsystems.
• Some experience in LEO small satellite operations, design, and/or AIV.
• Knowledge of STK (Systems Tool Kit).
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure (real-time/console operations).
• Methodical and comfortable following established procedures.

Valuable knowledge:

• Experience with cubesat platforms and/or subsystems.
• Experience with ECSS Packet Utilization Standard services.
• Knowledge of ECSS and/or CCSDS standards.
• Knowledge/experience with ground stations and ground station networks.
• Hands-on experience in real-time operations and operations planning.

Candidate qualifications and skills

• Work remotely 40% of the time.
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee; free lunch every Friday and much more!
• Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support.
• We are very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment.

If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that’s also your case, let’s get to know each other!

Ready to take on the challenge?

#AlénSpace