CareerPlan

Spacecraft Operations Engineer for LEO and/or GEO satellites [26130]

Darmstadt, Hessen, DEFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Ensure proper in-flight operations for LEO and/or GEO satellites, including 24/7 on-call service, anomaly investigation, and operational baseline development.

Role type

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Builds

Operational baselines, procedures, and support for EUMETSAT satellite missions

Domain

Space data engineering and satellite operations

Required skills

Spacecraft operations (LEO/GEO), Spacecraft operations preparation, Satellite performance monitoring and anomaly analysis, Satellite ground segment facility operation, SCOS 2000 Mission Control System experience

Preferred skills

Experience with spacecraft simulators, LEOP preparation, SSVT preparation and execution

Technologies

SCOS 2000, TM Propagator, CHART, APEX, SATSIM

Responsibilities

Perform mission planning checks and monitor daily operations; Contribute to in-orbit anomaly investigation and resolution; Develop and maintain operational baselines; Prepare Annual Performance Reports; Contribute to spacecraft simulator development; Contribute to re-orbiting and decommissioning activities; Review and validate operational deliverables from industry; Contribute to LEOP preparation and system reviews; Design and deliver operations training

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC