Job Description:
As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Analyst Team.
Key Responsibilities
The general activities to be supported by this service are:
- Maintenance of operational databases, related tools, operational procedures using MS Office tools, VBA, SQL, etc.;
- Support in validation of operational procedures and new releases of operational tools;
- Development and maintenance of operational documentation under configuration control;
- Reviewing alarms and out-of-limit events raised during shifts and supporting the FCT in offline investigation of spacecraft anomalous behaviour, determining follow-up actions;
- Support in performing trend analysis of spacecraft and ground-segment telemetry and general reporting during routine operations;
- Supporting automation and process improvements to reduce routine workload on the shift team.
- Organisation, training and operational readiness check of the spacecraft controllers assigned to the mission;
- Attending operation meetings with the FCT as required;
Additional Analyst tasks as defined by the supervisor.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.
- Good IT skills (Database, SQL, programming)
- Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing
- Ability to work autonomously according to high-level guidelines and to work in international teams
- A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools
- Collaborative and team worker
- Solution orientated
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of Spacecraft Operations
- Experience at EUMETSAT or ESOC
Furthermore
- Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027
- EU applications only.
- CV in the latest Europass format
Seniority:
Junior
Primary Location:
DE - Darmstadt - ESOC
Contract Type:
Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Onsite
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