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Spacecraft Operations Engineer(m/w/x)
Ensuring safe, continuous in-orbit operation of Meteosat spacecraft using operational analysis tools. Practical spacecraft operations engineering experience required. On-call duties, shift-based activities, and anomaly resolution.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or related technical discipline
- Practical experience in spacecraft or mission operations engineering
- Hands-on exposure to in-orbit operational phases (routine, commissioning, launch preparation)
- Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems and satellite performance monitoring principles
- Familiarity with operational procedures, mission configuration data, or mission control systems
- Experience with spacecraft simulators or ground segment monitoring and control facilities
- Ability to analyze operational issues methodically and contribute to anomaly investigations
- Experience within configuration control and operational change management processes
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Full professional fluency in English
- Hands-on experience with mission control systems (SCOS-2000 or comparable)
- Direct involvement in LEOP or spacecraft commissioning activities
- Familiarity with onboard control procedures and spacecraft operational concepts
- Knowledge of ECSS standards or established space mission operational frameworks
- Programming or scripting skills (Python or Java)
- Experience developing lightweight operational tools (VBA or MS Office-based)
- Track record of supporting development or maintenance of spacecraft operations toolsets
Tasks
- Ensure safe, continuous in-orbit operation of Meteosat spacecraft
- Use operational analysis tools to track spacecraft health and mission performance
- Participate in standby and on-call duties for mission planning and shift-based activities
- Investigate and resolve spacecraft anomalies with engineering and industry counterparts
- Perform operational tasks across spacecraft subsystems, focusing on mission safety and performance
- Develop and maintain spacecraft simulators and operational tools
- Prepare, review, and update operational procedures, guides, and technical documentation
- Contribute to end-of-life activities, including spacecraft re-orbiting and decommissioning
- Support preparation for upcoming mission phases and key operational milestones
- Review and assess operational deliverables and technical inputs from manufacturers and partners
- Develop and validate operational procedures, mission databases, and spacecraft configuration data
- Participate in simulation campaigns and verification activities
- Support system validation test campaigns from planning to reporting
- Assist with satellite control chain integration with ground segment teams
- Prepare for critical mission phases, including Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)
- Develop operational tools and spacecraft performance monitoring solutions
- Share knowledge and contribute to training within the spacecraft operations team
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- SCOS-2000
- Python
- Java
- VBA
- MS Office
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Ensuring safe, continuous in-orbit operation of Meteosat spacecraft using operational analysis tools. Practical spacecraft operations engineering experience required. On-call duties, shift-based activities, and anomaly resolution.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or related technical discipline
- Practical experience in spacecraft or mission operations engineering
- Hands-on exposure to in-orbit operational phases (routine, commissioning, launch preparation)
- Solid understanding of spacecraft subsystems and satellite performance monitoring principles
- Familiarity with operational procedures, mission configuration data, or mission control systems
- Experience with spacecraft simulators or ground segment monitoring and control facilities
- Ability to analyze operational issues methodically and contribute to anomaly investigations
- Experience within configuration control and operational change management processes
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Full professional fluency in English
- Hands-on experience with mission control systems (SCOS-2000 or comparable)
- Direct involvement in LEOP or spacecraft commissioning activities
- Familiarity with onboard control procedures and spacecraft operational concepts
- Knowledge of ECSS standards or established space mission operational frameworks
- Programming or scripting skills (Python or Java)
- Experience developing lightweight operational tools (VBA or MS Office-based)
- Track record of supporting development or maintenance of spacecraft operations toolsets
Tasks
- Ensure safe, continuous in-orbit operation of Meteosat spacecraft
- Use operational analysis tools to track spacecraft health and mission performance
- Participate in standby and on-call duties for mission planning and shift-based activities
- Investigate and resolve spacecraft anomalies with engineering and industry counterparts
- Perform operational tasks across spacecraft subsystems, focusing on mission safety and performance
- Develop and maintain spacecraft simulators and operational tools
- Prepare, review, and update operational procedures, guides, and technical documentation
- Contribute to end-of-life activities, including spacecraft re-orbiting and decommissioning
- Support preparation for upcoming mission phases and key operational milestones
- Review and assess operational deliverables and technical inputs from manufacturers and partners
- Develop and validate operational procedures, mission databases, and spacecraft configuration data
- Participate in simulation campaigns and verification activities
- Support system validation test campaigns from planning to reporting
- Assist with satellite control chain integration with ground segment teams
- Prepare for critical mission phases, including Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)
- Develop operational tools and spacecraft performance monitoring solutions
- Share knowledge and contribute to training within the spacecraft operations team
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Native
Tools & Technologies
- SCOS-2000
- Python
- Java
- VBA
- MS Office
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About the Company
Telespazio Germany GmbH
Industry
Aerospace
Description
The company supports innovative navigation technology projects, including satellite navigation in low Earth orbit.
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