Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space company we are looking for an Satellite Payload Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European leader in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space systems and security applications. By working in multi-discipline project teams, you will enjoy a high degree of scope for creativity, independence and self-initiative. In your role as Satellite Payload Engineer you will support the prestigious Galileo project on-site at our customer - a German system provider for numerous national and international projects. You will be responsible for the following activities:

• System support of the on-board payload for the Galileo satellite
• Definition of software and command interfaces between platform and payload
• Close cooperation with subcontractors
• Support to test and system integration of satellite and ground station

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in aerospace engineering or any other relevant qualification
• Experience in the field of satellite/payload operations and in satellite navigation (GNSS) would be advantageous
• You are able to work efficiently in a big project team
• High flexibility and customer orientation
• You are fluent in English language; German is advantageous.

Starting date: March/April 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.