Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Their expertise in spacecraft operations, ground systems, and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector, ensuring successful mission outcomes and advancing space exploration.
On behalf of our client, ESOC, we are looking for a skilled Spacecraft Operations Engineer join our team distributed over the ESOC site, in Germany.
Main Responsibilities
As Spacecraft Operations Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Be in charge of operating the Spacecraft Power, Thermal and RFS Subsystems as well as one of the Instruments assigned as prime and back-up responsibilities on another subsystem to be defined depending on the specific mission.
- Execution of operational procedures and special operations requests during all mission phases.
- Operational procedure generation/update under strict configuration control;
- Support the execution of Ground Segment and Satellite testing, and take the role of Test Coordinator.
- Be in charge of maintaining one or more elements of the Ground System infrastructure.
- During the LEOP and Commissioning phase: daily monitoring of the space and ground segment elements of responsibility to assess health and performances, and identify trends and anomalies.
- Participation and execution of the tasks related to the defined subsystem during the LEOP, Commissioning and End of Mission campaigns.
- Maintenance and generation of relevant FOS documentation.
- Develop and maintain SW tool (MS Excel, MS Access, VBA, Phyton) that may be required for efficient and effective conduct of flight operations.
- Provision of support to the Mission Planning process, where applicable.
- Provide On-call support based on the defined rota.
- Deliver technical inputs to the Team Coordinator in the required area.
- Provide the support to the 1st line when it is required (i.e. shift cover during the weekend, public holidays).
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Knowledgeable on Spacecraft Systems, with proven experience in operational environment.
- Knowledge and Proficiency on any S/C subsystems hardware, previously in charge of any subsystem in other missions will be an asset.
- Programming skills are not mandatory but considered an asset.
- Experience within the ESOC environment is a strong asset.
- Experience in the use of ESOC Mission Control Systems and Simulators.
- Experience in anomalies investigation and resolution, report generation.
- Experience in SVT preparation and execution.
- Proven experience with office automation tools, including MS Excel and MS Access (use of functions, queries, macros, reports, input forms, etc.).
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Min 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience in LEOP campaign is an asset.
- Ability to work under pressure and under time constraints/within tight deadlines.
- Be pro-active, autonomous person and interested in learning and leading activities.
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.
- Private pension scheme.
- Corporate Benefits discounts.
- 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.
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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