Job Description: We are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (SOE) with strong engineering skills and proven experience in satellite operations to support our customer EUMETSAT, based in Darmstadt. As a full member of our dedicated Metop Operations team, you will deliver state-of-the-art spacecraft operations for the Metop series of satellites within the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), supporting the transition towards the next generation EPS-SG / Metop-SG programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute routine and non-routine spacecraft operations, including recovery operations following anomalies
- Investigate spacecraft anomalies, perform trend analysis, and monitor subsystem and instrument performance
- Develop, validate, and maintain flight procedures and operations documentation
- Contribute to the preparation, commissioning, and operational readiness of upcoming missions and activities
- Design and validate innovative operational tools to enhance mission efficiency
- Identify and support the implementation of system and process improvements within the team
- Participate in simulation campaigns, training exercises, and rotational on-call support
Qualifications/Experience
- You hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area.
- You have several years of experience working in spacecraft operations and operations preparation, including ground segment and spacecraft operations validation (e.g. SVTs) and simulations and training.
- You have proven experience with spacecraft mission control systems for Earth observation missions, especially SCOS-2000.
- Essential Skills: System-level knowledge of ground and spacecraft (sub)systems; Teamwork is key: Your positive and professional attitude. You have a drive to succeed and a desire to grow professionally. Proficiency in Python/VB, etc. Excellent communication skills. Negotiation-level proficiency in English.
Seniority: Expert
Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT
Contract Type: Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite
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Leonardo ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine internationale und multikulturelle Arbeitsumgebung in Darmstadt bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Innovation und Technologie fördert das Unternehmen eine offene und kollaborative Unternehmenskultur, die den Austausch von Wissen und Erfahrungen zwischen den Mitarbeitern unterstützt. Zudem bietet Leonardo vielfältige Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und legt großen Wert auf die Förderung junger Talente, was diese Position als Sentinel 5P Spacecraft Operations Engineer besonders attraktiv macht.
