Columbus Flight Director (f/m/d)

Germany

Overview

Location: Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship

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 Columbus Flight Director.

Security:
In line with security requirements, the candidate has to hold 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.

What you’ll do

1. Be responsible for the leadership of the Columbus Flight Control Team (FCT), for safety and mission success in the real-time execution of ESA’s human spaceflight operations.
2. Maintain direct contact with the NASA counterpart in Houston and with the various European control centers that support the experiments in the Columbus module.
3. Lead the development of flight techniques and mission rules to support generic and mission specific objectives and be responsible for flight rules development and approval.
4. Ensure an integrated FCT position on all critical topics and requirements in end-to-end mission execution.
5. Develop the operational concepts and mission execution plans in support of complex ISS payloads and systems to ensure optimal crew and vehicle safety while achieving planned mission objectives.
6. Mentor and train Columbus Flight Director candidates.

What we are looking for

1. A degree in Aerospace engineering or in a similar subject.
2. Strong experience in Human Spaceflight Operations.
3. Willingness to work shifts.
4. Fluent in English, both in speech and writing.

About us

What we offer:

• Thriving Environment : A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
• Work-Life Balance : Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
• Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
• Well-being : Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
• Supportive Workplace : Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized.
• Rewards and Incentives : Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:

Customer Passion – Collaboration – Care – Curiosity – Courage

In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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