Spacecraft Operations Engineer

We are seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (SOE) with strong engineering skills and experience to support our customer EUMETSAT for our Copernicus Operations Engineering team based in Darmstadt. As a full member of our highly recognized SOE team, you will initially be responsible for mission preparation activities and eventually, deliver a state of the art spacecraft operations. Depending upon the requirement, you will also cross-train with other missions.

The position is full-time and permanent with the earliest starting date of 1st July 2026 or earlier.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the tasks, but not limited to:

• Supporting the commissioning of the platform and payload systems.
• Conducting routine and special operations of the satellites.
• Monitoring the satellites' subsystems and instruments and analysing their performance and trends.
• Investigating satellite anomalies and preparing and executing recovery operations. 
• Providing on-call support.
• Maintaining operations documentation and flight procedures. 
• Identifying and supporting the implementation of system and process improvements in the team. 

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related area. 
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in LEO operations and operations preparation as a SOE
• You have some experience in AOCS or Payload S/S
• You have in-depth knowledge of Industry Standards and Protocols (CCSDS and ECSS)
• You are familiar with SCOS-2000 and File-Based Operations
• You have programming/scripting skills, preferably Python, Matlab, and SQL/MySQL
• You are fluent in English, written and spoken. 

Desirable Skills

• Passionate about spacecraft operations and engineering.
• System-level knowledge of ground and spacecraft (sub)systems; Your hands-on experience with several platforms (sub)systems and ground systems (in particular the mission control system) will support and push our team to the next level.
• Teamwork is key: Your positive and professional attitude.
• You have a drive to succeed and a desire to grow professionally.
• Excellent communication skills.