Satellite Ground System Engineer Mission Control (d/m/w)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 69,775 - 93,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a Satellite Ground System Engineer in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This role focuses on mission control for national space projects, seeking a candidate with over 5 years of relevant experience in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.

The position requires a strong understanding of the space industry's standards and excellent communication skills in German and English. The role offers flexible working opportunities and participation in innovative projects within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and design Satellite Ground Systems.
• Perform requirements analysis and architecture definition.
• Conduct design trade-offs and interface management.
• Specify hardware and software elements.
• Support ground segment operating concepts.

Skills

Knowledge of space industry processes

Systems engineering

Team-oriented work style

Communication skills

Fluent in German and English

Education

Completed university degree in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Job Description:

At Airbus, our purpose is to improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting-edge space technologies. With every technological breakthrough, we bring people closer together, we navigate new frontiers and we discover new and unexplored destinations. And we don't just take innovations to space – our space solutions and projects help solve global challenges on Earth.

We are looking for a candidate to become our new Satellite Ground System Engineer (d/m/f) with focus on Mission Control for national space projects within Airbus Space Engineering, located in Friedrichshafen, Germany. You will be a member of the System Architecture & Lead Engineering Team with great team-players aside you.

You will join a diverse and empowered team working on Space & Ground Systems Architectures, Secure Space Solutions, Systems Engineering, Development, Operations, Data Processing, and Performance Modelling. You will benefit from training opportunities and new ways of working (home office, digital tools, flexible working hours etc.).

As a System Engineer (d/m/f) for ground systems, you will be part of a team based in Friedrichshafen supporting our integrated national space mission project teams. You will define the architecture for the control and monitoring of satellites, specify and integrate hardware and software components, and configure the mission control components. Beside the operational activities, you will contribute to our transformation plan that has the vision to become national champion for high-performance Ground‑Space Mission Solutions.

Tasks & accountabilities

• Definition and design of Satellite Ground Systems: use of state‑of‑the‑art methods (Scrum, Model‑Based Systems Engineering)
• Requirements analysis and architecture definition for Ground Segments regarding: satellite monitoring and control, interfaces to ground stations, mission planning systems
• Design trade‑offs and interface management: evaluation and optimization of design decisions, identification of internal and external interfaces, creation of interface documents (ICD)
• Specification of hardware and software elements as well as redundancy concepts
• Support in defining ground segment operating concepts and training of satellite operators
• Cost estimates for Ground Segment development and operation
• Support in system development, AIV (assembly, integration, verification)
• Contributions to proposals and studies as well as research and development activities
• Technical management for the procurement of software components
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Space Segment Engineering, Performance Engineering, Operations Engineering

Qualifications

• Education and professional experience: completed university degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Communications (Network), or equivalent qualification, more than 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields
• Technical expertise: knowledge and practical experience in processes and standards of the space industry (e.g., ECSS, CCSDS), experience in systems engineering as well as with corresponding methods and tools
• Adaptability and willingness to learn: interest and ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new technologies
• Project experience: experience working on classified projects (an advantage), experience in managing technical stakeholders (an advantage)
• Soft Skills: good communication and presentation skills, team‑oriented work style
• Language Skills: fluent German and English, French language skills (a plus)

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.