Job Description:
As part of our Ground Segment engineering team, you will work closely with EUMETSAT and industrial partners on the design, integration and validation of the EPS-Sterna Ground Control Segment.
The Mission Operations System comprises:
1. Monitoring & Control
2. Mission Planning
3. Flight Dynamics
4. Satellite Simulation
5. Configuration Control
6. Operations Preparation
As the mission matures, your responsibilities will evolve accordingly, offering continuous technical depth and long-term learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
7. Take technical ownership within Ground Segment Systems Engineering and coordinate across disciplines
8. Engineer and integrate Mission Control Systems throughout design, IVV and operations preparation
9. Contribute to automation engineering, supporting efficient and reliable mission operations
10. Plan, execute and support integration, verification and validation activities
11. Support flight control teams and operational users during preparation and critical phases
Why This Role Is Special
12. End-to-end involvement: from early integration to launch and operations
13. Direct collaboration with EUMETSAT in a client-facing role
14. Long-term mission with high operational relevance
15. Clear career paths into Ground Segment engineering or Mission Operations, depending on your interests
Working Model
16. Hybrid role: approximately 50% on-site at EUMETSAT, with increased presence during critical activities
17. Remaining time at our Darmstadt offices or via remote working arrangements
Qualifications & Experience
18. University degree (or PhD) in Computer Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline
Essential Experience
19. Several years of experience in Spacecraft Ground Control Systems, including specification, architecture and IVV
20. Strong experience with ESA Mission Control System environments (e.g. MICONYS-based systems)
21. Experience in mission automation systems (e.g. MATIS or comparable solutions)
22. Experience with Ground Facilities or Ground Functional Test Systems
23. Solid background in integration and verification testing
24. Excellent communication skills in a multidisciplinary, client-facing environment
25. Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Desirable Experience
26. Knowledge of DABYS
27. System and software modelling using SysML / UML
28. Familiarity with Flight Dynamics systems and operational procedures
29. Experience providing software support to operational users
Seniority:
Expert