EUMETSAT operates a growing fleet of Earth Observation satellites in Low Earth and Geostationary orbits (currently comprising EUMETSAT Meteosat Second and Third Generation and Metop First and Second Generation satellites, Copernicus Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-6 satellites). In parallel, EUMETSAT is working towards the launch of a number of future missions, including the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna (EPS-Sterna). This is a new constellation of microsatellites that will each carry a state-of-the-art microwave sounder. The initial constellation is composed of 6 satellites in sun-synchronous orbit.
Initially reporting to the EPS-Sterna Operations Preparation manager, in the Programme, Preparation and Development (PRD) department, the successful candidate will provide system operations engineering and coordination expertise within the EPS-Sterna operational preparation team
After the successful handover of the first constellation of 6 EPS-Sterna satellites to the Operations Department, the post holder will be reassigned to the Real Time Services and System Operation (RSO) division within the Operations department to conduct routine system operations for the EPS-Sterna missions, in parallel to supporting the transition of recurring/future satellites into operation
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What you'll be do**
* ingSupport to the definition and maintenance of the EPS-Sterna mission operations concepts and operational scenari
* os,Provide EPS-Sterna related inputs to the Operation Service Specificati
* on;Support the planning, preparation and execution of EPS-Sterna system and facility level operational validation activities including coordination of the validation of the full end-to-end servic
* es;Coordinate and perform the development and validation of the EPS-Sterna ground segment operational documentation including partner interfac
* es;Support the definition, configuration and implementation of EPS-Sterna end-to-end service monitori
* ng;Support EPS-Sterna pre-launch system preparations including operations training, rehearsals and establishing the system launch configurati
* on;Coordinate EPS-Sterna system operations during LEOP and commissioning phases leading to the handover and start of routine operatio
* ns;Provide system operations engineering expertise and coordinate the operations of EUMETSAT spacecraft and ground segments to ensure compliance with the operations service specification and operational interface agreemen
* ts;Support system engineering and coordination of the operations of the related to EUMETSAT's programm
* es;Coordinate with teams in other divisions and departments for multi-mission operations pertaining to EUMETSAT's programm
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What we o**
* fferExcellent salary, of up to Euro 7,
500 NET (after income
tax) based on skills and experi
* enceFlexible working time including additional flexi-l
* eaveFull medical coverage for employee and fa
* milyAttractive pen
* sion30 days of annual leave days public holi
* daysTraining and development sup
* portRelocation allowance and support (if applica
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Require**
mentsQualifica
tionsUniversity degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discip
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Skills and Expe**
* rienceExperience in the field of satellite and/or ground segment operations and ops-prep activities is required. Experience of small satellite operations would be an adva
* ntage;Experience in developing, testing and/or operating space related systems is req
* uired;Familiarity with ground segment systems monitoring, networking and distributed applications is req
* uired;Thorough understanding of distributed system operations and interaction with external operations entities is req
* uired;Experience in space to ground interfaces and end-to-end system data flows is req
* uired;Experience of is req
* uired;Demonstrable critical thinking and a methodical, proactive and organised approach to work combined with an aptitude for detail and accuracy while under pressure/in an emergency situation is req
* uired;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, with a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between internal teams and external ent
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La**
nguagesCandidates must be able to work effectively in E
**nglish.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN**
ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LA
NGUAGES.
EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. Remote working is not an option for t
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e about usEUMETSAT's role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users w
**orldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and th**
**eir users.
As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the Unit**
ed Kingdom).