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Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come.
We are looking for a Mission Control System Engineer to work at ESA’s premises ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany.
Tasks and activities
The scope of work will include:
- Supporting the preparation of the Mission Control System for the Sentinels Expansions.
- Participating in system reviews.
- Contributing to requirements engineering to the Sentinels Expansions.
- Participating in anomaly investigations.
- Supporting the system development by following the Sentinels Expansions experience on usage of PUS-C and File Based Operations.
- Providing ad hoc support to the preparation of the Earth Explorers (level of support may be increased depending on the workload on the Sentinel Expansions).
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- University degree in a relevant discipline.
- Knowledge and experience of SCOS-2000 based mission control systems.
- Experience in system reviews.
- Experience in system requirements engineering or mission control system maintenance.
- Experience in problem/anomaly investigation and resolution.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:
- Knowledge of any of the following:
- File Based Operation.
- Earth Observation Mission Control Systems.
- Service delivery to external organizations.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.
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