As support to a European space organisation we are looking for a
LEO Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite
data, images and products for its users.

The candidate will be initially assigned to the support of the on-going EUMETSAT Polar
System (EPS)/Metop-A satellite routine operations, and the preparatory activities for the
operations of the Metop-B satellite due to be launched in 2012. In the longer term, support
should be provided on request to upcoming Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Division missions such
as GMES Sentinel-3 and EPS Second Generation (EPS-SG).

The candidate will be working onsite as part of the LEO Spacecraft Operations Team and
will support the following areas:

• Satellite Service Module Operations (Data Handling, Power/Thermal and AOCS)
• Satellite Payload Module Operations (Payload Monitor and Control, Instrument On- Board Data Handling)
• Satellite Instrument Operations
• On-Board Software Management Operations
• Flight Operations Ground Segment Operations.

Skills and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent in science or engineering;
• Experience in Spacecraft Operations Engineering obtained on an in-orbit satellite or in an operations preparation environment
• Experience in Operations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), 3-Axis Stabilised Spacecraft
• Experience in Platform (Bus) subsystems (such as power, thermal, data handling, on-board monitor and control, AOCS)
• Experience in Payload subsystems (such as Monitor and Control, Instrument On- Board Data Handling / Transmission, power, thermal)
• Experience in instrument engineering expertise (instrument control, on-board processing, thermal, decontamination etc.)
• Experience with development and validation of operational spacecraft operations procedures for nominal and contingency- recovery cases.
• Familiarity with some of the following would be an advantage:
  • OBSW
  • Earth Orbit (LEO)
  • Commissioning
  • Metop service module, payload module or instruments
  • Familiarity with Flight Control Ground Segments (Mission Control, Planning etc.)
  • Familiarity with the EPOCH 2000 control system;
  • Familiarity with the MOIS procedure development toolset
  • Programming language such as C++, Visual basic, Software package such as MATLAB, SPICE, IDL, PV-WAVE ;
  • Familiarity with system change control and configuration management procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of French is an asset.

Starting date: January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative and motivated 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 already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is an international human resources company specialised in the
space market. We have been providing consultancy services in space engineering and
business administration for nearly 30 years. We generally work directly on-site with our
principal customers such as the European Space Agency and EADS Astrium.