Simulations Officer (f/m/d) in Darmstadt

Location: ESA/ESOC, Darmstadt (with occasional remote or on-site campaign support at other ESA facilities)
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship

Submission deadline: 2025-10-27

About LSE Space:
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 fuelled 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 to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Simulations Officer. In this role you provide integrated technical and operational support for ESA’s mission simulation and training services. The role combines responsibility for the design, preparation, execution, and maintenance of mission simulations with the technical management of simulation systems and related infrastructure. The position ensures that simulation campaigns and operational training activities run reliably and contribute directly to mission readiness.

Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in spacecraft operations, mission simulation, or ground-segment engineering.
• Proven experience with MCS/MDS systems, EGOS-MG, or EGS-CC-based infrastructures.
• Solid understanding of satellite operations concepts, procedures development, and validation testing (SVT/SOV).
• Strong knowledge of simulation frameworks (e.g., SIMSAT, SIMULUS, or comparable).
• Experience with software integration and scripting (Python, bash, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, configuration control (GitLab), and test automation.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills in real-time or simulated operational environments.
• Ability to work under time pressure during campaign phases and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.