Astrophysics Missions Analyst

Job Description

As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions' contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Analyst Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of operational databases, related tools, operational procedures using MS Office tools, VBA, SQL, etc.
• Support in validation of operational procedures and new releases of operational tools.
• Development and maintenance of operational documentation under configuration control.
• Reviewing alarms and out-of-limit events raised during shifts and supporting the FCT in offline investigation of spacecraft anomalous behaviour, determining follow-up actions.
• Support in performing trend analysis of spacecraft and ground‑segment telemetry and general reporting during routine operations.
• Supporting automation and process improvements to reduce routine workload on the shift team.
• Organisation, training and operational readiness check of the spacecraft controllers assigned to the mission.
• Attending operation meetings with the FCT as required.
• Additional Analyst tasks as defined by the supervisor.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.
• Good IT skills (Database, SQL, programming).
• Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing.
• Ability to work autonomously according to high-level guidelines and to work in international teams.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools.
• Collaborative and team worker.
• Solution orientated.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Spacecraft Operations.
• Experience at EUMETSAT or ESOC.

EU applications only.

CV in the latest Europass format.

Seniority: Junior.

Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - ESOC.

Hybrid Working: Onsite.

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