Ground Station Engineer

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Job Description:
We are looking for a qualified professional to handle routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations, systems evolution and validation, future mission preparation, and collaboration support.

Key Responsibilities
* Execute Operations: Conduct routine, non-routine, and contingency GEO/LEO ground station operations.
* Monitor & Optimize: Track performance, investigate anomalies, and propose corrective upgrades.
* Manage Data: Maintain schedules, operational databases, and monitoring systems.
* Report KPIs: Provide inputs for periodic metrics and Copernicus Programme reporting.
* Define Evolutions: Assist in specifying requirements and assessing technical upgrades.
* Validate Upgrades: Support operational validation (IV&V, SSVTs) and document results.
* Review Docs: Evaluate technical documentation for improvements.
* Support Readiness: Prepare commissioning and operational scenarios for upcoming missions (MTG, EPS-SG, EPS-Sterna, CO2M, Sentinel-6).
* Mitigate Risks: Identify system deficiencies and propose risk resolutions.
* Develop Concepts: Contribute to operational concepts, transition plans, and training manuals.
* Coordinate Teams: Participate in ARBs, ECPs, and team meetings with external partners.
* Deliver Training: Train controllers and engineers via documentation and presentations.
* Provide Support: Availability for on-call/standby, weekend, holiday, and shift work as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications
* University degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline (Telecommunications, RF, Electronics, Aerospace).
* Minimum 2 years operating complex GEO/LEO ground station systems (TT&C, MDA), preferably in Earth Observation.
* Proven experience in ground station validation (V&V) and managing major system evolutions.
* Working knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS operational standards.
* Skilled in writing technical documents (requirements, designs, test/operational procedures) and managing configuration control.
* Experience defining or optimizing operational user interfaces (HMIs, operator views).

Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of ground segment interfaces.
* Hardware/software anomaly diagnosis.
* Baseband configuration.
* Monitoring tools (e.g., Dataminer).
* SLE services.

Seniority: Expert

Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:Onsite