As support to a European space company we are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer (Power/Thermal)

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing satellite operations and ground station tracking network services to its users. You will be working onsite as an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer to prepare and conduct the mission operations. Your tasks will include:

• Familiarise with the MSG-3 Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) mission characteristics and support operational analyses of the mission;
• Support to the integration and validation of the ground systems and facilities required for MSG-3;
• Provide operations support to the Spacecraft Operations Manager at Systems & Spacecraft level for mission management and mission planning;
• Prepare and validate nominal and contingency procedures for flight and for spacecraft testing on ground;
• Support the SVT, ground segment integration tests, training and simulations;
• Support the formal reviews of the ground segment preparation, as required;
• Participate in LEOP and handover operations;
• Support off-line evaluation of the spacecraft in-flight performance and LEOP reporting.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent;
• Several years of professional experience in spacecraft operations, preferably with focus on Power, Thermal and TTC;
• Familiarity with ESOC FCT environment as well as with SCOS2000;
• Knowledge of MIB databases advantageous;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 4 July 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 engineering employers in Europe.