Experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Ambitious Space Company is looking for Experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer
At GomSpace, we are committed to make space accessible, affordable and useful.
We are an agenda-setting player in the small satellite business and our highly skilled team is committed, dedicated and accountable. We are ambitious and believe that small satellites and our efforts, multidisciplinary skills and passion will help our partners achieve their goals in space and make a difference to society.

The Role & Department
For our Operations team in Luxembourg, we a looking for an experienced Spacecraft Operations Engineer.

You will have the opportunity to become part of an internationally oriented and dedicated team, with a dynamic and diverse work culture, focused on helping each other towards success.

The Programs Business Unit is responsible for planning and operations of multiple satellite missions incl. both GomSpace's in-orbit demonstration satellites and our customer's missions.

Key responsibilities include
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Execute the day-to-day operations by preparing telecommands and responding to alerts
• Support satellite operations during launch and early operations
• Prepare operational plans for satellites and associated infrastructure (e.g., ground stations)
• Analyze system performance, suggest, and implement improvements
• Automation of operations through scripts
• Development of operations concepts for future missions
• Execute Flight Operational Procedures and manual commands during nominal and contingency scenarios
• Prepare and support satellite operations during LEOP and commissioning phase
• Perform Flight Dynamics activities during LEOP and in-orbit operations
• Participate in launch rehearsals
• Create and update operational procedures and documentation

Requirements

• Experience in spacecraft operations incl. LEOP
• Good understanding of space missions and technology
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in IT, aerospace, physics, electronics or similar
• Experience with high-level programming languages, e.g., Python
• Experience with Linux
• Methodical and structured approach to work
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure
• Good data analytics skills
• Good reporting skills
• Willingness to do other tasks when required to improve operations

Attributes of Successful Candidate

• Experience with ECSS standards or similar
• Working experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps teams
• Working experience with Linux on embedded systems
• Experience in/knowledge of software development or test
• EU Citizenship

JOIN OUR MISSION
Applications are to be submitted in English. Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis. If you have any questions with regard to the position do not hesitate to contact Head of Engineering Martin Holten on 45 40420978 or maho@gomspace.com
Workplace will be at our premises at 1 Boulevard du Jazz, L-4370 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Salary and start date will be individually negotiated.
We kindly draw your attention to the fact that we do not receive applications and resumes via e-mail or by personal appearance. This is to protect and show consideration for your personal information. Apply for the job by following the link below.
About GomSpace | GomSpace is a globally leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of high-end nano and microsatellites for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets. Our positions of strength include systems integration, smallsatellite subsystems and advanced miniaturised radio technology. Our international team is devoted to understanding our customers' requirements and deliver flawlessly. We are listed in Stockholm (GOMX), headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in Sweden, Singapore, France, North America and Luxembourg. We are more than 150 employees servicing customers in more than 55 countries. Learn more on www.gomspace.com
Application deadline:
As soon as possible