Astrophysics Missions Spacecraft Controller

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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 Controller Service Team.

Key Responsibilities
The general activities to be supported by this service are:
* Execution of end-to-end routine and contingency operations for the spacecraft, including:
* Preparation, monitoring and remote control of the spacecraft.
* Monitoring of telemetry data, health checks of spacecraft equipment, preparation and execution of operations in accordance with established procedures, and verification of results.
* Monitoring ground station passes and ensuring successful command uplink and telemetry downlink.
* Responding to alarms and out-of-limit conditions and performing predefined recovery actions when required.
* Troubleshooting using established procedures and preparation of anomaly and operational reports.
* Supporting 24/7 routine operations, including night, weekend and holiday shifts, for missions requiring continuous coverage.
* Maintaining mission logs and performing shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
* Coordinating with Analysts, SOEs, SOMs and on-call engineers during anomaly investigations, recovery activities and special operations.

Additional 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.
* A strong technical-oriented background.
* 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
* Knowledge of ground segment elements (mission control systems, simulators, satellite database, mission planning, flight dynamics, etc.)
* A working knowledge of Linux

Desirable Skills
* Some experience of shift work would be an advantage
* Previous spacecraft controller experience

Furthermore
* Shiftwork
* Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027
* EU applications only.
* CV in latest Europass format

Seniority: Junior

Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - ESOC

Contract Type:Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:Onsite