Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen, supporting a wide range of aerospace research and development projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for various missions. Their expertise in satellite communication, data processing, and ground systems management has earned them recognition, including 'Excellence in Service' awards from DLR. Their partnership with DLR reflects their commitment to advancing aerospace technology and ensuring the success of innovative research and development initiatives.
Serco is actively seeking an ISS/Columbus Planner (EPIC) to join our esteemed team at DLR's Oberpfaffenhofen location, specifically within the Columbus research laboratory, a human spaceflight mission which Is Europe’s major contribution to the ISS.
Main Responsibilities
- Transformation of mission objectives and operational requirements, translated into executable timelines of on-board and ground activities.
- Strategic, Tactical, and Execution planning, in long, mid-term, and short-term timeframes.
- Coordination and communication aspects with the other entities (payload and experiment developers such as CADMOS, BIOTESC, BUSOC, etc) and international partners (NASA, JAXA, ROSCOSMOS, CSA).
- Technical planning where payload requirements are properly integrated into the ISS on-board executable timelines.
- Generate and maintain up-to-date planning timeline for European Lab experiments according to procedures in support of daily operations.
- Interface closely with the Flight Control Team (FCT) and ground control teams in order to quickly address any problems should an emergency situation arise.
- Involved directly on the console in real-time re-planning, and support procedure/message readiness review and uplink for the operation of Columbus module through Col-CC shifts as COMET position.
- Planning activities cover long term series of activities Increment, perform both the pre-increment preparation (longer term, future planning), and short-term planning
- Develop On-Orbit Summary timeline during pre-increment planning, and for ensuring the integration of the European activities into the Weekly Plans (WLP) and daily Short-Term Plans (STP).
Successful Candidate
Profile:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in space engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Office 365 and Windows.
- Willingness to work in rotating shifts and during weekends when necessary.
- Experience or knowledge of mission planning, and timeline development.
- Familiarity with the ISS operations, and general knowledge about the mission.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proficiency in English.
- Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a shift work scheme, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
On Offer:
- Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of paid accommodation while securing permanent housing
- Hybrid working model
- 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket
- Gym membership discount
- Participation in pension and health scheme
- 30 days of holiday
Relocation:
- Munich, Germany, offers a central location in Europe, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Munich Airport being one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
- Serco GMBH offers relocation support for all candidates eligible to work in EU that are planning to relocate to Germany and work on our client's site.
DE&I:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco GMBH is based on a culture where every voice is heard, and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
About the Company
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.
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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