Spacecraft Operations Engineer (f/m/d)

category: Service and Satellite Operations

Job Overview

We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (SOE) with strong engineering skills and experience to support our customer EUMETSAT, 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 15th April or 1st May 2026.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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 related area.
• You have minimum 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/MYSQ
• You are fluent in English, written and spoken.

• 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.

Are you passionate about making an impact, with an open and curious mentality? Get in touch with us today and send us your application!

Your HR Contact for this position is Bitu Maklari.

(J25069 - SOP2) Spacecraft Operations Engineer (f/m/d)