Spacecraft Operations Engineer

## Spacecraft Operations EngineerApplylocations: DE - Darmstadt - ESOCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R **Job Description:**As part of the new ESOC FOE Earth Observation and Earth Watch missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Operations Engineering Team.Depending on the experience of the candidate, they will be assigned to one or more mission and have responsibility for a number of Spacecracft subsystems and Ground Segment Systems.## **Key Responsibilities**The general activities to be supported by this service are, to be tailored to their profile and expertise:* Study of Project specific Characteristics and Ground Segment Documentation* Participation in the Analysis and Design of Satellite Operations* Generation and validation of Flight Control Procedures* Mission Management and Mission Planning Support Service* Support for Ground Segment Systems evolution and testing (e.g. MCS, SIM and MPS)* Participation in the team Training Program* Routine Payload & Platform Operations* Participation in all Mission Critical Operations* General Flight Control Support Service* Spacecraft Performance Analysis* Participation in the on-call serviceAdditional duties may include support to National Constellation activities, involvement in operational training, and participation in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) activities.**Essential Skills and Qualifications*** University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.* Experience in Spacecraft operations.* For System Supports: Proven expertise in FOS development of FCT related tasks (e.g. FOP preparation and validation) - minimum 5 years of experience.* Knowledge of one or more spacecraft subsystems such as Power, Thermal, Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS), Data Handling, Communications (TT&C), or Payload operations.* Robust understanding of FOS main components* Proven experience with S2K based MCS, NDIU/GSTVi and MOIS/ProToS, EGOS-CC/PULSE.* Familiar with ECSS Packet Utilization Standards* Proven experience with ESOC internal and external interfaces* Proven experience Mission Planning cycle and operational procedures* Experience with the operational simulators, especially the ones based on Simsat.* Experience with system level tasks and system minded attitude* Ability to investigate technical issues methodically and contribute to operational improvements.* Fluency in English, both written and spoken## **Desirable Skills*** Experience within a spacecraft operations centre or mission control environment, in particular with the ESOC environment.* Familiarity with low Earth orbit satellites* Knowledge of spacecraft databases, telemetry and telecommand systems, power, thermal, attitude and orbit control, communications, payload, or data handling subsystems.* Experience working with international partners, customers, or multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g. JAXA, AEE, ASI)**Furthermore*** Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027* EU applications only* CV in latest Europass format**Seniority:**Expert**Primary Location:**DE - Darmstadt - ESOC**Contract Type:**Employee-Permanent**Hybrid Working:**Onsite
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