Spacecraft Operations Engineer

• Ensure proper in-flight operations for the Metep/Metop-SG spacecraft and provide on-call service
• perform mission planning checks, monitoring daily operations in the on-call period
• check and report about health and performance of assigned subsystems
• contribute to anomaly investigation and resolution
• develop and maintain operational baseline for anomaly handling and efficiency improvements
• participate in spacecraft routine support activities provided by the satellite manufacturer
• prepare annual performance reports for spacecraft subsystems
• raise anomaly reports
• assist in use of APEX procedure configuration tools/software
• contribute to EPS/EPS-SG SIM development and maintenance
• finalize and validate Metop re-orbiting and decommissioning activities
• contribute to operational guide and document production and maintenance
• participate in operational validation campaigns and rehearsals
• contribute to SSVT preparation activities
• assist with METOP LEOP preparation
• define and develop engineering off-line tools for spacecraft analysis and reporting
• design, develop and deliver operations training at satellite level

• A university degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or discipline relevant to the job profile
• experience of Spacecraft Operations preferably on Earth Orbit (GEO), spinning and/or 3-axis stabilized spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases
• solid, demonstrable operational experience beyond just console use
• practical understanding of spacecraft subsystems, especially AOCS
• contributed to operational engineering tasks
• experience of Spacecraft Operations Preparation preferably on Low Earth Orbit (LEO), with responsibility on development and validation of operational baseline (procedures, database etc.) including validation tools (e.g., S/C simulator) and ground segment M&C facilities
• experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes
• experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, on-board software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities
• experience of SCOS 2000 mission control systems and use of the APEX operations procedures preparation and execution tool
• proven experience in the phases of LEOP and commissioning
• specification of space system and operational concepts, facility requirements
• familiarity with On-Board Control Procedure concepts
• familiarity with the ECSS Packet Utilisation Standard, customisation and usage
• familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures
• data analysis software packages and programming skills in other coding languages such as Python / Java etc.
• use of VBA for development of ad-hoc tools in MS Office applications
• ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems
• ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly
• fluency in English is mandatory
• knowledge of another European language is an advantage

Knowledge of another European language

• An exciting and dynamic international working environment
• inclusive and committed employer promoting a respectful working environment
• encouragement for gender diversity and inclusivity