Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Descrizione dell'offerta
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Job Description
On behalf of the Italian subsidiary of the group – SSC Italy – we are seeking passionate individuals with a strong background in space engineering and experience in real‑time operations to support one of our customers in Italy. If you are eager to make a significant impact in the space industry, apply now and embark on an extraordinary space journey with us.
Requirements
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Proven experience in spacecraft operations, including direct involvement in LEOP and commissioning activities.
- Strong knowledge of satellite subsystems.
- Familiarity with flight dynamics and mission planning tools and ground control systems.
- Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills in time‑critical environments.
- Advanced level of English and excellent communication skills.
- Self‑learning skills.
- Experience in LEO missions will be a plus.
Legal and Security Requirements
- Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU and hold a European citizenship. Evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
- Copy of passport and degree(s) certificate.
- Good conduct certificate from the country where currently resident.
- Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference checks.
Responsibilities
- Flight Operations Procedures (FOP) preparation and validation.
- Preparation of and participation in validation activities and simulations.
- Contribution to LEOP execution for several launches, including shift support for few days.
- Conducting commissioning activities during daytime, i.e. extended office hours including weekends.
- Monitoring routine operations and reacting to anomalies.
- Provision of on‑call support outside office hours, for example to react to collision alerts.
- Performing mission planning activities and generating corresponding products.
- Executing flight dynamics tasks.
- Offline analysis of the subsystem performance and reports generation.
- Anomaly reports handling (authoring, action processing and support of review boards).
- Participation in and provision of training.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of operations.
- Work closely with thecraft Operations Manager and the Ground Segment Operations Engineers.
Job Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
- Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
- Personalized training and development programmes.
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Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Defense and Space Manufacturing