Job Introduction
Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, supporting a wide range of space missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Their expertise in spacecraft operations, ground systems, and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector, ensuring successful mission outcomes and advancing space exploration.
On behalf of our client, ESOC, we are looking for a skilled Junior Ground Operations Engineer join our team distributed over the ESOC site, in Germany.
Main Responsibilities
Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have a background in operational procedures and special operations requests during all mission phases and have experience in assessing and resolving anomalies related to the Ground Segment? You could be our new Junior Ground Operation Engineer. Come and join talented diverse Serco team at the Serco Spacecraft Operations Centre (S2OC) based in Darmstadt, Germany.
As Junior Ground Operation Engineer you will join our future Flight Operation teams within Earth Observation domain and will concentrate your activities on the following:
- Support routine operations of the ground segment within FOS and participate in preparation phases of the mission.
- Execution of operational procedures and special operations requests during all mission phases.
- Responsible for assessing and resolving anomalies related to the Ground Segment relevant to the role.
- Operational Procedure generation/update under the strict configuration control.
- Support the execution of Ground Segment and Satellite testing, and take the role of Test Coordinator.
- Close coordination with the FCT for ground system tests and validations.
- Daily monitoring of the ground segment elements of responsibility to assess health and performances, and identify trends and anomalies.
- Participation and execution of the tasks related to the ground segment during the LEOP, Commissioning and End of Mission campaigns.
- Maintenance and generation of relevant NOC procedures and maintaining FOS Ground segment documentations.
- Support Serco's Space Academy in delivering inputs or technical content.
- Deliver technical inputs to the Team Coordinator in the required area.
About S2OC:
Serco manages complex space related operations at its centre delivering vital services to multiply Customers across Europe. These services span from Spacecraft Operations to consultancy services. We are currently delivering Copernicus operations services, Infrastructure operations and maintenance, Space Academy and other services to internal and external stakeholders.
Successful Candidate
Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
- Basic knowledge in Ground segment , with initial experience in operational environment.
- Experience within European or similar Operations environment is a strong asset.
- Proficient knowledge in ground station system, Preparation and execution of the ground segment test.
- Experience in anomalies investigation and resolution, report generation is a strong asset but not must .
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Previous experience in LEOP campaign will be an asset.
On Offer:
- Relocation allowance: including a one-way flight ticket, transportation from the airport to a temporary hotel, and one month of paid accommodation while securing permanent housing
- Hybrid working model
- 30% subvention on Deutschland ticket
- Gym membership discount
- Participation in pension and health scheme
- 30 days of holiday
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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