Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft Controller

## Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft ControllerApplylocations: DE - Darmstadt - ESOCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R **Job Description:**As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Controller Service Team.**Key Responsibilities**The general activities to be supported by this service are:* Execution of end-to-end routine and contingency operations for the spacecraft, including: + Preparation, monitoring and remote control of the spacecraft. + Monitoring of telemetry data, health checks of spacecraft equipment, preparation and execution of operations in accordance with established procedures, and verification of results. + Monitoring ground station passes and ensuring successful command uplink and telemetry downlink. + Responding to alarms and out-of-limit conditions and performing predefined recovery actions when required. + Troubleshooting using established procedures and preparation of anomaly and operational reports.* Supporting 24/7 routine operations, including night, weekend and holiday shifts, for missions requiring continuous coverage.* Maintaining mission logs and performing shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.* Coordinating with Analysts, SOEs, SOMs and on-call engineers during anomaly investigations, recovery activities and special operations.Additional tasks as defined by the supervisor.**Essential Skills and Qualifications*** A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.* A strong technical-oriented background.* Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing* Ability to work autonomously according to high level guidelines and to work in international teams* A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools* Collaborative and team worker* Solution orientated* Knowledge of ground segment elements (mission control systems, simulators, satellite database, mission planning, flight dynamics, etc.)* A working knowledge of Linux**Desirable Skills*** Some experience of shift work would be an advantage* Previous spacecraft controller experience**Furthermore*** Shiftwork* Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027* EU applications only.* CV in latest Europass format**Seniority:**Junior**Primary Location:**DE - Darmstadt - ESOC**Contract Type:**Employee-Permanent**Hybrid Working:**Onsite
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