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Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Metop)

Telespazio logoTelespazioDarmstadt, GermanyFull-timePosted 4mo ago
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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

Copied from the listing Telespazio published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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