Package Description
Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, supporting a diverse array of meteorological satellite missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a crucial role in the operations and maintenance of satellite ground segments. Their expertise in satellite control, data processing, and system integration has earned them accolades, including 'Excellence in Service' awards from EUMETSAT. Serco’s dedicated efforts ensure the reliable dissemination of vital weather and climate data, underscoring their commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of meteorological satellite operations.
We are seeking a CO2M Spacecraft Operations Engineer to work on our Customers Site (EUMESTAT) in Germany. This is a fantastic opportunity to get into one of the most sought-after space agencies in the world.
Main Responsibilities
As CO2M Spacecraft Operations Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
Operations preparations:
- Requirements analysis and concept development.
- Mission operations data production.
- Mission operations data validation.
- Operations team’s build‐ up and training.
- Operational validation.
- Operational configuration management.
- Operations execution (support to LEOP, commissioning, handover and routine phase operations).
Operations:
- Prepare for, and execute all relevant Copernicus Sentinel routine operations in a SCOS2000 environment, as well as preparing for the recurrent satellite handover activities.
- Perform the maintenance, validation and documentation of the space segment assets update.
- Interface with all other flight operations teams such as the MCS, mission planning, FDF, but also with external operational entities or services.
- Operate all satellite and FOS/PDGS/PDAB components aspects related to operations engineering for the platform, payload and instrument, including data handling, instrument parameter, OBSW maintenance, as well as FDIR and OPS security aspects.
- Plan and schedule the satellite operations in coordination with the others teams.
- Continuous monitoring of Spacecraft performance and status.
- Participate to anomaly investigation and resolution.
- Reporting and analysis of the satellite system performance.
- Proficiency training of the Engineers using the space and ground segment simulators.
- Ensure the on-call operations engineer rota, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured by the Spacecraft Operations Team on a 24/7 basis.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Master's in Space Engineering or related field
- At least 5 years' experience in Spacecraft Operations - preferably on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spacecraft - with focus on Spacecraft System Operations, and responsibility for one or more platform subsystems (DHS, PDHT, EQPT – no need for AOCS in this round) and one or more payload during operational validation, commissioning or routine operations phases.
- Experience of Spacecraft Operations Preparation preferably on Low Earth Orbit (LEO), with responsibility on development and validation of operational baseline (procedures, database etc.) including validation tools (e.g. S/C simulator) and ground segment M&C facilities.
- Experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting aspects including anomaly analysis and solving in liaison with satellite industry, procedure change control and configuration management processes.
- Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities, in particular procedure development, monitor and control, mission planning, on-board software management, performance analysis, configuration management and simulator facilities.
- Good knowledge of SCOS-2000 mission control systems.
- In depth knowledge of relevant Standards and Protocols (CCSDS and ECSS).
- Familiarity with File Based Operations.
- Programming/Scripting skills with languages such as Python, Matlab, SQL/MYSQL.
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as good communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
What we offer if you join our amazing team:
- Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all EU passport holders are planning to relocate to Germany.
- Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation and 1 month in a hotel while securing permanent housing.
- Hybrid working model
- 50% subvention on Deutschland ticket
- Gym membership discount
- Participation in pension and health scheme
- 30 days of holiday
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
About Serco
Serco provides the User Helpdesk and Data Centre Operations Service of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), which plays a key role in enhancing the use of EUMETSAT data, products and data services.
The main objective of the service is to ensure effective and user-driven service to support the provision of data, both real-time and offline, as well as to provide comprehensive technical information to support all forms of user enquiries relating both to current operational services and to future satellite programmes of EUMETSAT.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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