Spacecraft Analyst (f/m/d)

Job Description

Submission Deadline:

We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fueled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Spacecraft Analyst.

Security and Citizenship: In line with security requirements for the missions of this position, the candidate must hold European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility is required and all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Start Date: February 2026

Location: ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Working hours: full time, 40h/week

Requirement: EU Citizenship

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering with software content or practical experience in the relevant field
• Knowledge of spacecraft control systems such as SCOS-2000
• Good experience with office automation tools, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access (use of functions, queries, macros, reports, input forms, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Linux environment including interactive shells and shell scripting
• Good experience with relational databases and correspondence management systems (RDBMS) and good knowledge of SQL
• Programming knowledge and experience with Python and/or other high level programming languages, including Visual Basic and VBA for Office, are an advantage
• Good communication skills and team spirit
• Good knowledge of the English language

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the spacecraft and ground segment operational databases, related tools, procedures, and documentation under strict configuration control
• Develop and maintain custom software tools for efficient mission planning and preparation tasks
• Support in the review of assigned documentation in the datapacks for the system level reviews, assessing the completeness and consistency of Interface Control Documents (ICDs), verifying the adequacy of the Spacecraft User Manual, including its procedures and mission timeline, as well as test coverage and reporting
• Collect information and data regarding the performance of the mission and provision of inputs for mission reports
• Support the generation of operational reports based on inputs received from other FCT members
• Support for the development and integration logic for flight operations and data processing centers, services, and operational interfaces
• Routine mission plan generation support, as required

Job Benefits

• Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with many social events.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized.
• Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values

Customer Passion - Collaboration - Care - Curiosity - Courage. In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please submit your application and all accompanying documents in English.