Location:

Darmstadt, Germany
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

3 months ago
Category:

Engineering
Deadline:

13/03/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Description

Spacecraft Operations Engineer in the Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations.

The Earth Observation Missions Division is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of the flight operations ground segment and the satellite mission operations for all ESA Earth Observation satellites, typically from the start of phase B through in-flight commissioning to routine mission operations until the end of mission.

During the contract, you may be re-assigned to a different Division within the Department depending on the evolution of the tasks and priorities.

Duties

You will initially be assigned to the Copernicus Sentinels Altimetry and Atmospheric Missions Operations Unit within the Earth Observation Missions Division and will report hierarchically to the applicable Head of Unit and functionally to Department’s Lead Operations Architect and the applicable SOMs of the Unit(s).

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

supporting the OPS Lead Architect in the implementation and operational validation of the next generation of mission control systems (e.g. EGS-CC based) for the missions in the Division as part of the Directorate’s overall transition towards the new systems, in close collaboration with the other Divisions in the Department;
assisting the Spacecraft Operations Manager in the definition, preparation and execution of the mission operations assigned to the Unit, including nominal, special and contingency operations, spacecraft and ground segment anomaly investigation and resolution, performance evaluation and reporting;
assisting the Spacecraft Operations Manager in the specification, development, validation, maintenance and evolution of the ground segment systems and operational products required to conduct mission operations;
interfacing with other areas within the Agency, industry, the user community, external centres and/or agencies for all aspects related to your area of responsibility;
providing support to the Spacecraft Operations Manager/Head of Unit in discharging the Unit’s mandate and preparing for new missions to be operated by the Unit(s)/Division. This may include participation in reviews, preparations and operations of other missions delegated to the Unit, the Division or the Department and support for other Directorate or ESA activities;
supporting the OPS Lead Architect in the development and adoption for the missions of new, innovative tools and technologies for operations (automation, AI-based tools, etc.).

Technical competencies

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

Knowledge of mission, spacecraft and/or payload operations

Understanding of development and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems

Knowledge of large operations and associated software systems, preferably space-based

Experience in operational validation of mission control systems and auxiliary systems, in terms of both planning and execution

Experience in software project management tools for test definition and reporting, as well as for tracking software issues

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics or physics is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should also:

have a minimum of three year’s of direct experience in flight operations;
demonstrate a strong capacity for teamwork;
have a high level of self-motivation and autonomy and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

For further information please visit: Professionals, What we offer and FAQ

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.

In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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