Astrophysics Missions Analyst

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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