Future Studies Engineer (f/m/d)

Telespazio Germany GmbH

Darmstadt, HE, Germany

Telespazio Germany is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Mission Operations team, providing support to ESA/ESOC within the Operations Definition and Engineering Team. This full‑time, permanent position is based at ESOC in Darmstadt.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Key Responsibilities

As part of this role, you will participate in the definition of future ESA missions from both the operational and ground segment perspectives.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Defining mission objectives, success criteria, and overall system characteristics across the space and ground segments.
• Establishing essential mission assumptions critical to system design, operational concepts, operational interface requirements, cost estimates, etc.
• Developing baseline operational concepts, mission implementation strategies, and related resource requirements.
• Specifying operations‑related functional requirements to guide the design of space and ground systems.
• Proposing solutions that balance risk reduction with cost efficiency.
• Identifying key technological advancements and supporting studies for their implementation.
• Contributing to the conceptual design and elaboration of future mission proposals.
• Analysing Research & Technology (R&T) needs to inform and maintain a R&T roadmap.
• Collaborating closely with ESA management, project teams, study groups, and representatives of national control centres.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s University degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering;
• Practical experience in spacecraft system operations;
• Knowledge of Ground Segment systems;
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coordinate with multiple service providers;
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks proactively;
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Desirable Skills

• At least 5 years experience as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer
• At least 2 years experience as a Systems Engineer
• Familiarity with the ESOC environment
• Familiarity with Interplanetary, Observatory or Earth Observation satellite operations.
• Some experience dealing with external interfaces, e.g. Project, Industry, Payload Data Centre, etc.

Apply August 28, 2025