Satellite Imagery Operator

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 Satellite Imagery Operator to work in the Earth Observation segment of our Mission Control Centre & Data Processing Centre. which is responsible for the end-to-end images-requests management, production, validation and distribution to the users.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and strong team working in all the preparation activities and the routine operations of the mission in close coordination with the overall Mission Operations Centre in full compliance with the customer’s needs.

About the location

Starion is an international engineering Group active in Space solutions & services. Starion has established a new subsidiary in Luxembourg in order to enlarge, from within Luxembourg, its impact and sustainable position vis-à-vis national & international institutions and commercial clients, leveraging the competencies of the Group, in line with Luxembourg space strategies.

In particular, Starion Luxembourg focuses on creating new recurring end-to-end and integrated services in satellite and cybersecurity engineering and has decided to establish innovative & responsive Satellite Operations services in Luxembourg for addressing both governmental and commercial stakeholders. We have then built, with partners, a new Mission Control Centre & Data Processing Centre in the heart of Luxembourg City to operate entire satellite systems and missions.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Participating in all the pre-operational activities, i.e., commissioning phase, In-Orbit Test, End-to-End System Commissioning and Operational Qualification, including training attendance.
• Participating in the routine operations phase for the duration of the mission with duties of:
  • Generation, acceptance and validation of the requests for Image coming from the users/clients;
  • Manage the dissemination of the products (images) to the users/clients using a protected data network or exceptionally via physical support;
  • Define the priority plan for the daily activities in coordination with the Payload Operator at the Ground site;
  • Manage the request for a new image, together with validation and monitoring;
  • Maintain the Image Database up to date and contribute to HW/SW/Network maintenance of Ground Control segment;
  • Ground Operations Procedure and documentation writing, editing and control.
• Additional tasks inside of the Ground Control Centre activities will cover the following assignments in routine phase:
  • Act as the Coordinator out of normal working hours and on weekends;
  • Take over Production activities after Product Manager outside of routine working hours;
  • Assist the Image Analyst in performing complementary Operational Quality Checks and take over their responsibilities when out of working hours.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Senior Technician, Technical School Informatics’ diploma, Geomatics/Geography degree or equivalent and/or above.
• Ability to operationally work according to procedures within a strong IT environment, in particular for the management and interfaces of the following:
  • Users/clients;
  • Service requests management;
  • Programming functions;
  • Delivery using FTP functions.
• Operational knowledge for working with operational customers.
• Motivated and willing to learn new skills and competencies.
• Able to work in an operational and commercial context.
• Positive, focused and able to work on parallel activities.
• 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. Knowledge of another European language would be an asset.
• Eligibility for an EU Security Clearance from your national administration.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Operational knowledge of the Ground Segment and space system management procedures.
• Knowledge and working experience of Earth Observation systems.
• Knowledge in imagery or GIS.

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.