Spacecraft Analyst (f/m/d)

Who You Are

We are looking for a Spacecraft Analyst. This position is based at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt. It is a permanent full-time position.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

What You Will Focus on

• Undertaking the tasks of required of the 24/7 On-call Analyst service, as required – (rota)
• Support mission preparation activities
• Supporting operational Spacecraft and Ground Segment database maintenance
• Attending and supporting Sentinel operations meetings as required, including the Daily Operations Meetings
• Development and Deployment of the Sentinel-3 Working Oracle Databases in Coordination with Flight Control Team
• With the responsibility of the Configuration Management lifecycle
• Preparation and presentation of training packages in support of the missions
• Monitor the End-to-End production, Timeliness Processing & Dissemination
• Monitor Production/Dissemination performance and Conduct 1st level investigations into anomalies. Report through the established channels
• Monitor and co-ordinate MME interface issues
• Supervise and co-ordinate Controller activities with respect to mission monitoring activities
• Support the development of the SMART monitoring implementation for the Sentinel 3 environment including participation in S3 SMART development meetings
• Identify and co-ordinate and supervise team training activities
• Analysis of system activities, events and anomalies with a view to improve training, procedures or the system
• Creating, reviewing, updating and issuing operational documentation
• Provide initial, continuation or proficiency training for Controllers
• Provide input for weekly operations email
• Operating as the Controller, when needed

What You Bring

• Degree in Science discipline

Essentially

• Previous experience as a Spacecraft controller or certification in Copernicus missions.
• Good communication skills.
• Good English skills both oral and written.

Desirably

• EUMETSAT Controller Certification will be an asset
• Some programming experience would be an advantage for the role (Python, Linux, Visual Basic)