Ground Stations Operations Engineering
Apply now and contribute to the operational preparation, operations, and evolution of Ground Station systems supporting current and next-generation Earth Observation satellite missions!
YOUR MISSION
Contribute to the routine, non-routine and contingency operations of complex Ground Station systems supporting GEO and LEO satellite missions
Monitor the performance and quality of Ground Stations and related subsystems, investigate anomalies and contribute to their resolution and mitigation
Support the evolution and upgrade of operational Ground Station systems and services, including requirements definition, technical assessments and operational validation
Contribute to the implementation, verification and operational validation of new Ground Stations and Ground Station services
Support operations preparation activities for current and future Earth Observation missions, including operational scenario validation, commissioning and operational rehearsals
Contribute to Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) and system verification activities within Ground Segment environments.
Investigate and document Ground Station anomalies and contribute to technical reviews and Anomaly Review Boards (ARBs)
Prepare and maintain operational procedures, working practices, operational guides and other technical documentation
Contribute to the definition and optimisation of monitoring and control tools, operational interfaces and Ground Station databases
Support the coordination of technical activities with multidisciplinary teams, maintenance teams and industrial partners
Provide training and technical support to operational and engineering teams through written material, practical demonstrations and presentations
Participate in technical meetings, reviews, planning and coordination activities.
Provide on-call / standby support when required
YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS
Experience in the operations and engineering of complex Ground Station systems supporting satellite missions
Experience with Tracking, Telemetry & Command (TT&C) and Mission Data Acquisition systems
Experience supporting GEO and/or LEO spacecraft, ideally within Earth Observation or meteorological satellite missions
Experience in the evolution, upgrade and operational validation of Ground Station systems and services
Experience in Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities within Ground Station or Ground Segment environments
Experience in the preparation of technical and operational documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, interface specifications, test procedures and operational procedures
Experience in the investigation, diagnosis and resolution of hardware and/or software anomalies in operational systems
Experience with Ground Station interfaces and Ground Segment systems, including verification and validation of interfaces
Practical experience with baseband system configuration and operation is highly desirable
Experience with monitoring and control tools and/or the optimisation of operational user interfaces is an advantage
Experience with operations and/or configuration of Space Link Extension (SLE) services is an advantage
Working knowledge of relevant space and technical standards, such as ECSS and CCSDS
Experience with document management and configuration control processes within engineering or operational environments
Previous experience with EUMETSAT, ESA, Copernicus or other Earth Observation satellite programmes is highly desirable
Excellent communication skills and fluent English
BENEFITS OFFERED BY CROWDCONSULTANTS
Shape the future of work: We’re a diverse team consistently 5-star rated on Glassdoor and Kununu, and celebrated with multiple New Work Pioneer awards – ready to help shape your own path of growth and happiness.
Individual work-life integration: We support your selection of public holiday scheme, convert cash to holidays or vice versa, whatever helps pursue your passions and traditions.
Custom-build benefits stack: We help you craft your own menu - performance bonuses, extra vacation, sabbaticals, mobility support, child/pet care, etc, whatever matters to you.
Accelerate your personal development – Profit from our elite C-level network – coaching, mentoring, training, certifications, whatever helps you grow personal and professional.
PERFECT MATCH? We look forward to receiving your application!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Alejandra at: +49 30 233 291 757
RECOMMENDATIONS? We’ll reward the successful placement of your recommendation with EUR 1000

- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Frankfurt
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Permanent Full-time
- Employment level
- Senior Level / Professionals
- Position at
- Client, CROWDCONSULTANTS