Senior satellite operations engineer

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 privacy@gmv.com. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion, and diversity.