Spacecraft Operations Engineer - Copernicus Missions (f/m/d) in Darmstadt

Start Date: Q1 2027
Location: EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany
Requirement: EU Citizenship
Working hours: Full time, 40h/week
Submission deadline: 2026-10-16

About SSC Space:
Welcome to SSC Space – the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support satellite operations engineering activities for the Copernicus Sentinel-3, Sentinel-6 and CO2M missions at EUMETSAT. The role covers routine spacecraft operations as well as operations preparation, commissioning and recurrent satellite activities.

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 or equivalent in aerospace engineering, telecommunications, electronics, physics or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in spacecraft operations, preferably with LEO, 3-axis stabilised spacecraft.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Spacecraft operations and responsibility for platform subsystems or payloads;
  • SCOS-2000 and/or MOIS;
  • Spacecraft performance monitoring, anomaly investigation and configuration/change control;
  • Satellite ground segment operations or development, including monitoring and control, mission planning, on-board software or simulators.
• Ability to work methodically and effectively in an operational environment, including under time-critical conditions.
• Experience with ECSS/PUS concepts, spacecraft operations preparation, MATLAB or scripting/automation tools would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.