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JUNIOR SPACE SATELLITE OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Join our team and build the future of space technology

We are expanding our team at Alén Space and are looking for a Junior Space Satellite Operations Engineer with passion, talent, and experience to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.

What you will be doing:

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

What we need in our team:

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

• Knowledge of common spacecraft architecture and subsystems.
• 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 approach and comfort following established procedures.

Valuable knowledge:

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

Candidate qualifications and skills:

• Remote work available 40% of the time.
• Flexible start and finish times; reduced hours on Fridays and in summer.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews and flexibility.
• Wellbeing program including health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit, coffee, and lunch every Friday.
• Personalized career development, training, and language learning support.
• We are committed to inclusion and diversity, promoting equal opportunities in recruitment.

If you resonate with our culture and mission, we would love to get to know you!

Ready to take on the challenge?