Spacecraft Operations Engineer (M/W/D) [26145]

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, provides digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for space and defence organisations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spacecraft operations across all mission phases, including commissioning, routine operations, special operations and mission end.
• Develop, validate, maintain and optimise flight procedures and operational documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, validation and evolution of mission control systems, including automation, mission planning, flight dynamics and spacecraft control applications.
• Perform system verification and validation activities for spacecraft and ground-segment systems.
• Support the configuration, commissioning and operation of mission control systems and satellite simulators.
• Monitor spacecraft health through telemetry analysis, trend analysis and anomaly detection.
• Support the investigation, analysis and resolution of spacecraft anomalies, including on-call anomaly management.
• Support mission planning and continuous improvement and automation of operational processes.
• Prepare technical reports, mission status updates, KPIs and operational documentation for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Develop and deliver training for spacecraft operations and ground systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace engineering, space systems, communications engineering, computer science, physics or a comparable technical field.
• Experience in spacecraft operations, mission operations or ground-segment engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mission control systems and spacecraft operations concepts.
• Experience developing and validating flight procedures and preparing operational documentation.
• Knowledge of satellite telemetry and telecommand systems.
• Experience with mission planning, flight dynamics or satellite simulators is advantageous.
• Knowledge of system verification, validation and test methods.
• Experience automating operational processes and scripting is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, fault-analysis and problem-solving skills in an operational environment.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Additional information

This position is based in Taufkirchen, Germany. Applications are accepted until 31 August 2026.