Job Description:
We are recruiting a Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our Copernicus Operations Engineering team on-site at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt in support of the CO2M mission. This is a unique opportunity to operate a next-generation Copernicus satellite dedicated to tracking man-made CO₂ and NO₂ emissions from space and contribute to real-world climate action.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and maintain Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs) and operational baselines across all LEO mission phases.
- Manage Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) and perform payload characterisation, calibration, and performance verification.
- Utilize spacecraft simulators for procedure validation and leverage ground segment systems, SCOS-2000, CCSDS/ECSS standards, and file-based operations.
- Apply Python, MATLAB, and SQL scripting to automate routine operations, analyze data trends, and streamline mission performance tracking.
- Coordinate across spacecraft engineering, mission analysis, and external partner teams in a multinational environment.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Several years of hands-on experience in LEO spacecraft operations, including Operations Preparation (OPS Prep).
- Good expertise in AOCS and hands-on payload instrument operations (characterisation, calibration, verification).
- Proficiency with SCOS-2000, spacecraft simulators, ground segment control systems, and CCSDS/ECSS standards.
- Strong proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and SQL for automation and data trending.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) with excellent cross-functional communication skills.
Desirable Skills
- Prior experience with Earth observation missions or Copernicus satellite operations.
- Background in file-based operational workflows and advanced mission analysis.
Furthermore
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multinational, distributed engineering teams.
- Passion for contributing to space-based environmental monitoring and climate action initiatives.
Seniority:
Experte
Primary Location:
DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT
Contract Type:
Mitarbeiter-dauerhaft
Hybrid Working:
Vor Ort
