Satellite Operations & Space Weather Specialist

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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?

As a Satellite Operations & Space Weather Specialist, you will join a new national project establishing the German National Space Weather Advisory Service. The mission is to protect German satellite operations and critical infrastructure from space weather impacts, strengthening national resilience across space‑based and terrestrial systems.

You will support the Project Lead in assessing needs, evaluating risks, engaging stakeholders, and shaping a tailored portfolio of space weather services aligned with German and European frameworks.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Identifying requirements for a national space weather advisory service covering satellite and dependent systems.
• Assessing the impact of space weather events on German infrastructure using expertise in space weather and satellite operations.
• Engaging with German stakeholders to assess real‑world impacts and define appropriate protective measures.
• Conducting market surveys to identify existing protection measures, potential collaborations, and synergies with current offerings.
• Developing a tailored portfolio of space weather services and products for German needs, aligned with the wider European framework.
• Supporting requirements assessment for a national space weather advisory service.
• Collaborating with German need‑holder representatives to assess the impacts of space weather events and identify appropriate protection measures.
• Assisting in analysing the market for existing protection measures and identifying collaboration opportunities and potential synergies.
• Contributing to the development of a portfolio of recommended space weather services, products, and offerings for national deployment.
• Ensuring alignment of tasks with project milestones.
• Preparing reports, documentation, and inputs for presentations and project deliverables.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or Diploma in a relevant field, such as space sciences, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, or satellite operations.
• A first professional experience in Germany in a relevant area related to space weather, space weather services, or satellite operations.
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and effective communication skills.”
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Proven proficiency in German and English at C1 level or above, required for interaction with government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Good knowledge of European and German space policy frameworks, combined with experience in collaborative project work.

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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.