Satellite Operations Controller

Job Title: Satellite Operations Controller

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Working hours: full time, 40h/week, shift work

Job Introduction

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for Spacecraft Controllers to support our satellite operations services.

Are you a Dynamic, Energetic highly motivated individual with an interest in Aerospace? If yes, then we would love to hear from you.

• International and innovative environment
• Fascinating space missions and projects
• Relocation support

Role Responsibility

As a Spacecraft Controller you will:

• Monitor on a 24/7/365 shift basis the progress of the automated routine housekeeping satellite operations
• Support routine and contingency operations
• Assist in configuring and testing the operational system
• Maintain internal software tools
• In case of ground or space segment anomaly take corrective action as necessary, applying the contingency procedures to ensure spacecraft safety and the continuity of service
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day scheduled and contingency operations in the control centre and support the mission planning schedule consolidation and generation

Required profile

• Solid background in a technical discipline at least to the level of Technician
• Experience working with computer systems
• Able to work calmly in high pressure conditions
• Fluency in English

Considered advantageous:

• Knowledge of space communication, radio frequency technologies and/or ground segment systems is an advantage
• Experience with real-time systems and procedure execution in an operational environment
• Preferably holds a degree at BSc level in a relevant subject such as IT, Telecommunications, Physics or Aerospace engineering

About Exostaff:

Exostaff is a limited liability company established under the laws of Germany with its offices in Darmstadt near EUMETSAT. The company was founded in 2014 and focuses its activities on satellite operations, ground segment and system engineering, data processing, and remote sensing science.