CareerPlan

Systems Engineer Satellite Operations (m/f/d)

Bremen, BREMENFull-time2026-09-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop operational concepts, flight procedures, and user manuals for spacecraft missions from proposals through Phase E, supporting customers in Defence, Science, and commercial sectors.

Role type

Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Builds

Operational concepts, flight procedures, and user manuals for satellites and constellations

Domain

Aerospace / Space Operations

Required skills

Spacecraft operations development, flight procedure creation and validation, LEOP and commissioning campaign participation, spacecraft subsystem knowledge (AOCS, Power, TT&C, Thermal, Payload), Mission Control Systems and ground segment tools proficiency

Preferred skills

Constellation operations, on-board automation and autonomy concepts, ECSS standards (E-70 series), simulator testing, procedure automation (TM/TC scripting), FMECA and hazard analysis

Technologies

SCOS-2000, EGS-CC, MCS look-alikes, automation frameworks, JIRA, Confluence

Responsibilities

Shape operational concepts from day one, write spacecraft user manuals, develop flight procedures, support missions from separation through handover, participate in LEOP and commissioning campaigns

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC