Real-Time Spacecraft Operator (Satellite Ops)

Argotec S.r.l.; San Mauro Torinese; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Monthly Free-Day (second Friday)

Professional training and career dev

Job summary

Argotec S.r.l. is seeking a Spacecraft Operator to safeguard satellite fleet health in real-time, on-console operations and ground station management. You will execute flight plans, optimize schedules, and contribute to planning infrastructure and MCS software.

The role requires handling 24/7 operations, strong analytical skills, and English communication. Hybrid work policy and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret real‑time data visualizations and recognize patterns or anomalies in satellite telemetry.
• Proven capacity to follow complex technical procedures with high precision under time-sensitive conditions.
• Availability for shift work when required is essential to ensure operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operator on-console, performing real‑time commanding, telemetry monitoring, and ground station handover management
• Generate and validate short-to-medium term mission schedules, ensuring all payload requests and platform constraints are respected
• Execute Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs) for routine maintenance, orbit maneuvers, and payload activities with strict adherence to safety protocols
• Support the Mission Data team in maintaining and upgrading the hardware and software infrastructure behind the planning system and Mission Control System (MCS)
• Identify telemetry out‑of‑limits (OOLs) or schedule conflicts
• Perform initial troubleshooting and escalates to the Flight Operations Engineer when necessary
• Identify and log out‑of‑limit telemetry or unexpected behaviors
• Open anomaly tickets to involve the relevant teams and escalation when required to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain detailed flight logs and provide shift-handover briefings to ensure continuity of operations across the 24/7 cycle
• Participate in regular “Sim‑Ops” and rehearsals to refine reaction times and procedural knowledge for nominal and contingency scenarios

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Real-time operation

Python

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physics

Tools

SCOS-2000

CCS5

GEMS

Job description

Argotec S.r.l. is seeking a Spacecraft Operator to safeguard satellite fleet health in real-time, on-console operations and ground station management. You will execute flight plans, optimize schedules, and contribute to planning infrastructure and MCS software.

The role requires handling 24/7 operations, strong analytical skills, and English communication. Hybrid work policy and ongoing professional development are offered.