Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space organisation we are looking for a LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working onsite as part of the LEO Spacecraft Operations Team. Your tasks will include:

• Implementation of operational procedures for in-orbit and future LEO/EO spacecraft;
• Supporting routine operations and preparation for upcoming LEO missions including:
  • Data Handling, Power/Thermal and AOCS;
  • Payload monitor and control, Instrument on-board data handling;
  • Instrument monitor and control;
  • On-board software maintenance and ground segment operations.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in science or engineering;
• Several years of professional experience in spacecraft operations engineering preparation and operation as well as in the development and validation of operational spacecraft procedures;
• Expertise in at least one of the following: Platform subsystems; Payload subsystems; Satellite EO Instruments;
• Familiarity with some of the following would be an advantage: OBSM; LEO spacecraft routine operations; EPOC 2000; MOIS; C++; Visual Basic; MATLAB; SPICE; IDL; PV-Wave; Change control and configuration management;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 31 May 2011

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 already 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.