Satellite Ground Operations Engineer (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Gilching (Germany)

Overview

Location: GSOC, Gilching, Germany
Working hours: full time, 40h/week
Requirement: EU citizenship

About LSE Space:
We are an independent provider of space services, covering the entire life cycle of space systems, as the main subsidiary of SSC's Engineering Services. Employing over 190 engineers, we provide services to the international space market, including support for all phases of a space mission or full service, operations, independent consulting and training.

Are you fuelled by a passion for satellite operations and ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answered yes to the question, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Satellite Ground Operations Engineer.

Security:
In line with security requirements for the concerned missions of this position, the candidate has to hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

What you´ll do

Provide routine operations support for flying missions' operational mission control systems
Interface to multiple space agencies, companies and vendors within satellite/space business
Develop relevant documentation for TT&C Ground Systems
Support for Ground Network architecture planning and implementation
Perform Ground Network operations
Configure Ground Data Systems component
Test and troubleshoot GDS interfaces
Understand of customer requirements and further implementation of them
Support LEOP for LEO, MEO and GEO missions (24/7 on-console support during the LEOP)

What we are looking for

A degree in Telecommunication engineering or in a similar subject
Solid networking background: TCP/IP, Internet protocols, data and voice transport technologies
Understanding and usage of CCSDS ground and space link protocols (SLE, Cortex, NCTRS, etc)
Understanding of TT&C Ground Systems
Radio Frequency basics
Fluent in English, both in speech and writing
German language skills would be an asset

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About us

What we offer:

Thriving Environment: A growing and international environment with diverse backgrounds to learn from, with a lot of social events.
Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our relocation support and 30 days of paid vacation.
Develop yourself: Enjoy permanent employment with diverse opportunities for growth, with our training program and a German language course.
Well being: Prioritize your well-being with access to our gym program, bike lease program, and company doctor services.
Supportive Workplace: Experience our open-door policy and ISO 9001-certified workplace, where your voice is valued and your contributions recognized
Rewards and Incentives: Receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, deferred compensation scheme and sponsored public transportation tickets.

Our Values:

Customer Passion - Collaboration - Care - Curiosity - Courage

In particular this means we always put our customers’ needs at the forefront of everything we do. We aspire to a high level of customer passion. Our policy, as a fair and loyal partner, is to focus on our customers’ goals and generate innovative solutions tailored to the project. Collaboration is the key to our success – one for all and all for one. We care for our people and try to make everything happen – for our employees AND our customers. Only with a high employee well-being our success is possible. We are reliable and result-oriented all the way and we always strive to deliver better than expected. This approach is essential for the benefit of both our clients and teams. As a result, we are able to preserve a spirit of trust and fairness between customers, partners and employees.

LSE Space is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Your journey with LSE Space starts here! If you need assistance or have any queries about the roles advertised or the application process, please reach out to our HR team at recruiting@lsespace.com.