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.

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

Activities

Our customer is a European organisation providing satellite operations and ground
station tracking network services to its users. You will report to the Spacecraft
Operations Manager. Your tasks will include:

• Close interaction and working with the other Galileo LEOP SOEs;
• Review of documentation by the Galileo spacecraft manufacturer (SSEG);
• Review of the procedures created by SSEG and OPS;
• Development of LEOP specific flight operating procedures and contingency recovery procedures using the MOIS tools;
• Providing specialist AOC advise on the development and content of the Operational Database;
• Interfacing with Flight Dynamics to ensure the suitability of products flowing in both directions;
• Development of tools to manage the AOC subsystem during LEOP – in particular ANDs, GRDs, mimics and off-line tools;
• Validation of procedures using the Galileo Constellation Simulator (CSIM) and the Galileo LEOP specific (SCOS2000 based) control system (L-SCCF);
• Preparation for and participation in the SVTs. This will also involve the preparation of SVT specific procedures and the writing of SVT reports;
• Identification, recording, investigation and progression of spacecraft and ground- based anomalies during the SVTs, simulations campaign and LEOP;
• Preparation for and participation in the simulations campaign;
• Assistance to the simulations officer to provided specialist AOC knowledge;
• Participation in the LEOP and contribution to the post-LEOP report.

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in engineering, physics or in a relevant discipline;
• Several years of professional experience in spacecraft operations and spacecraft and/or operational applications;
• Willingness to work in shifts;
• System-mindedness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset.

Deadline for application: 2nd February 2012

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.