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

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 part of the
XMM-Newton / INTEGRAL Flight Control Team (FCT). Your tasks will include:

• Assist the SOM(s) in the provision of a S/W migration test and validation plan for the migration of the Mission Control System to the new operations platform;
• Define, prepare and execute ground segment validation tests including acceptance tests, system validation tests and ground segment system tests;
• Coordinate with Software Support and S/W subcontractors the implementation of the migration of the Mission Control System;
• Assist the SOM(s) in the compilation of a migration report;
• Participate in regular Flight control team meetings;
• Familiarisation with the current MCS and operations scenario;
• Support to mission operations activities if requested by the SOM(s).

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in engineering, physics or in an equivalent field;
• Several years of professional experience in Mission Control System development and system level validation (preferably S2K based);
• Good knowledge of operations/ ground segment development as well as in testing and validation of software;
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystem;
• Spacecraft operational experience, ideally both pre and post launch;
• An understanding of ground segment elements, particularly SCOS-2000 based Mission Control Systems and Simulators;
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 7th October 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.