As support to a European space company we are looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer for BepiColombo

Activities

Our customer is a European organization providing satellite operations and ground
station tracking network services to its users. You will be working onsite as part of the
BepiColombo Mission Control Team. Your tasks will include:

• Familiarize with the BepiColombo mission characteristics and support operational analyses of the mission;
• Support to the development, integration and validation of the ground systems and facilities required for BepiColombo;
• Support Project in reviews of spacecraft system, subsystem and payload documentation regarding operational aspects;
• 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, SOVs, Ground Segment Integration Tests, Training and Simulations;
• Participate in LEOP and Mission Critical operations;
• Support in-flight operations, including nominal, critical, contingency and on-call support;
• Support off-line evaluation of the spacecraft in-flight performance;
• Support maintenance of on-board software.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in Computer Science or in an equivalent field;
• Several years of experience in software development and maintenance;
• Good understanding of spacecraft data handling architecture as well as of Flight
• Control Team tasks and responsibilities pre- and post-launch;
• Familiarity with ground systems and facilities required to support spacecraft operations;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 22nd September 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.