Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Earth observation missions
Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Earth observation missions (f/m/d)
Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Earth observation missions (f/m/d)
About LSE Space
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.
Overview
Location: ESOC, Darmstadt
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship
Submission deadline: 22nd of June 2025
Start date: January 2026
About LSE Space
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.
Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?
If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Spacecraft Operations Engineer. We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to contribute to the ESA Earth Explorer current and future missions, such as Cryosat-2, Swarm, Biomass, Flex, Forum and other.
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
What You´ll Do
Support spacecraft operations preparation and execution, including the following for one or various subsystems:
- Spacecraft design support and reviews.
- Flight Operations segment development, including back-up control centre.
- System tests coordination, preparation and execution.
- Flight Operations Procedures (FOP), data base and tools preparation, validation and maintenance for all mission phases, including LEOP, commissioning and routine operations.
- OBSM preparation and management.
- Mission planning.
- Real Time operations, including LEOP, commissioning and routine.
- Automated operations development and supervision.
- On-call support and anomaly handling.
- Spacecraft performance analysis and reporting.
- Ground segment maintenance coordination and validation of ground segment upgrades.
- A Master´s degree in Aerospace engineering, Telecommunications, Physics or in a similar subject
- Proven experience in Earth observation missions operations and/or preparation.
- Expertise in ground segment systems validation
- Proficiency in SCOS2000 or similar spacecraft control systems. Knowledge of EGS-CC will be a plus
- Experience with operational simulators and mission planning systems
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation of operational tasks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English, both in speech and writing
- Eligible and willing to handle export-controlled information
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.
Customer Passion - Collaboration - Care - Curiosity - Courage
In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.
LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.
Spacecraft Operations Engineer for Astronomy Missions (f/m/d)
Ground Station Operations Engineer (f/m/d)
Engineer GMP Production Fill & Finish (m/w/d)
einen besseren Job
