Senior satellite operations engineer

WIA-Europe; Tres Cantos; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking experts in satellite operations to join their expanding Ground segment team. In this dynamic role, you will be involved in critical satellite operations, ensuring smooth execution through validation campaigns and real-time monitoring. With a hybrid working model and flexible hours, this position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. You'll enjoy personalized career development, health and wellbeing programs, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to contribute to the future of European navigation systems, this is the role for you.

Servicios

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Teleworking Options

Wellbeing Programs

Training and Development

Free Fruit and Coffee

Formación

• Experience in satellite operations and ability to work shifts.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of IT best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Support and execute satellite operations and validation activities.
• Monitor performance and manage incidents during critical mission phases.

Conocimientos

Satellite Operations

Bash Programming

Python Programming

Linux Operating Systems

Incident Management (JIRA)

Testing Tools (Robotframework, qTest, Test Link, Test Rail)

Descripción del empleo

Would you like to be part of the future of European navigation systems?

If you said YES, then GMV is the place for you! We are expanding our Ground segment team to be part of new navigation projects. You will be involved in Ground Segment Operations and AIV activities throughout all project phases.

For more information about us, visit our GMV website.

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

In this role, you will perform tasks including:

• Satellite Operations Preparation: Support and execute system, segment, and element validation activities.
• Develop, review, and update Operations Plans and Concept of Operations, including LEOP preparation.
• Maintain and control ground, flight, and safety operations procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, synchronize, and verify databases.
• Lead validation campaigns.
• Understand information processing concepts and IT best practices, including real-time systems.
• Support validation campaigns.
• Participate in planning and coordination of satellite operations.
• Provide inputs to planning and feedback during activity execution, supporting critical operations.
• Monitor and control ground and flight segments during LEOP, a critical satellite mission phase.
• Operate in console and on-call positions, supporting ground segment users.
• Monitor performance and perform corrective actions as needed.
• Manage incidents and anomalies, including reporting and review meetings to meet KPIs.
• Interface with external entities for data exchange and service outages.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support.
• Collect data and report KPI status.
• Prepare, support, and execute integration and verification tasks at system and segment levels.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are seeking experts with experience in satellite operations. Availability to work shifts and provide on-call support if required. Fluency in English. Knowledge of software such as programming (bash, python), operating systems (Linux), incident management (JIRA), and testing tools (Robotframework, qTest, Test Link, Test Rail).

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Hybrid working model with 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area. Flexible start and finish times, with intensive hours on Fridays and in summer. Personalized career development, training, and language learning support. Opportunities for national and international mobility, including relocation packages. Competitive salary with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation, and discounts. Wellbeing programs including health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee; physical, mental, and financial health training, and more.

Our recruitment process involves direct contact with our talent acquisition team, either face-to-face or online. We do not request bank transfers or bank cards; if contacted otherwise, please email [e-mail]. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion, and diversity.