Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer

VisionSpace Technologies

Darmstadt, Germany

VisionSpace is a dynamic and experienced consulting, technology and engineering service business which develops and integrates enterprise-level solutions for Space and Defense. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals focused on delivering smart and reliable solutions in the fields of Aerospace, Cyber Security, Automated Systems and Machine Learning.

Our Motto: Space and Beyond is Our Playground - We empower our customers to shape the future of satellite operations by integrating automation and intelligence into autonomous systems.

We are currently seeking an Earth Observation Spacecraft Operations Engineer for a full-time position to join the Earth Observation Mission Operations team at ESOC. This role will provide engineering support for ESA/ESOC on the Earth Explorer missions, with an anticipated start date around January 1, 2025.

The position is located on-site at ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany.

Key Areas of Focus

This service will support the following main activities:

Supporting development, LEOP, commissioning and routine of the platform and payload systems;
Conducting routine and special operations of the satellites;
Monitoring the satellites' subsystems and instruments and analyzing their performance and trends;
Investigating satellite anomalies and preparing and executing recovery operations;
Providing on-call support;
Creating and maintaining operations documentation and flight procedures;
Identifying and supporting the implementation of system and process improvements in the team;
Support maintain and update the Operational Database for Earth Observation missions;
Support testing and validation of the Mission Control System (MCS);
Participation in the team Training Program;
Deliver status reports on the Operational activities;
Participation in missions in development, training, LEOP, commissioning and routine missions.

Your Skills and Qualifications

University degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.

Must-Haves

Spacecraft System and Subsystem knowledge;
Knowledge of Spacecraft operations with experience at ESOC or Eumetsat;
Solid understanding of Low Earth Orbit (LEOP) spacecraft operations;
Familiarity with control systems, preferably SCOS-2000, ideally EGOS-CC;
Proficient in programming, design patterns, and algorithms, with a focus on writing modular and reusable code to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility. Proficiency in any programming language with object-oriented capabilities is preferred, with much of the work being done in Python;
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
Ability to meet tight deadlines;
Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible way;
Good Communication skills;
Fluent in the English language;
Strong command of Bash and tcsh shells for system navigation, monitoring processes, diagnosing issues, and implementing fixes;
Knowledge of MS Office tool.

Preferably

Familiarity with MariaDB or other SQL languages along with knowledge of MySQL server configuration is advantageous, as is experience with the setup and optimization;
Expertise in automation, focusing on creating modular, reusable code with an object-oriented approach, rather than task-specific scripts for individual use;
Git experience for version control, including experience with GitLab workflows and collaboration in a team development environment;
Hands-on experience with Linux server administration, particularly;
Some experience dealing with external interfaces, e.g. Project, Industry;
Satellite Validation test experience will be an advantage;
Knowledge of Database Management and version control systems.

Please provide your CV in Europass format with a short profile description.

At VisionSpace, we have a positive, diverse, and encouraging culture – we look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to be a little better every single day!

Join the team and apply today!

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