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System Operations Engineer [25073]

Darmstadt, DE

Closing: June 01, 2025

Engineering
Kristina Lysyk
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Company description

HE Space is a successful international space company. For 40 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.

Job description

As part of EUMETSAT, you will have the following responsibilities:

Operations of systems, including, but not limited to:

  • System and Ground Segment Operations;
  • Communications & Networks Operations;
  • System Monitoring and Reporting;
  • Operations Security;
  • Operations Infrastructure;
  • Operations Training;
  • Multi-Mission Tools (such as mass storage and archiving).
  • Implementation, verification and operational validation of new operational systems and elements, and their evolution;
  • Contribution to the system operations preparation and verification/validation for new satellite systems;
  • Provision of support to anomaly investigation;
  • Preparation and maintenance of operations documentation;
  • Training of operational personnel for system operations;
  • Contribution to the definition, development and operational validation of operational concepts for future satellite systems.

Our benefits in Germany!

We offer competitive compensation and our benefits packages are customized per location to better match local needs. Here in the spotlight are 3 of them for our employees located in Germany at our industry customers.

vacation

30 days vacation

Joining HE Space in Germany you will enjoy 30 days paid vacation per year, plus the public holidays.

HE Space will support your relocation to another country.

Relocation support

Financial Support for your relocation expenses and Administrative support from our relocation agent to ease the move. When necessary we support also the Visa application to live and work in Germany.

Flexitime

Flexitime

You can enjoy some flexibility with regards to your start and leave time. Moreover, if you work longer than your contractual time, this time can be accumulated and taken at a different time when business allows, in accordance with your line manager.

Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

  • A university degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or discipline relevant to the job profile, and/or proven experience in EO ground segments and system operations, preferably in an operational environment
  • At least two years’ experience in system operations of Earth Observation missions, preferably in an operational environment
  • At least two years’ experience in the system operations engineering of complex EO ground segments, and experience in verification and validation of such systems.
  • Very good strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation skills
  • Very good interpersonal, communication and reporting skills and an ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams in a multi-disciplinary context
  • At least two years’ experience with UNIX / Linux systems, preferably in an operational environment
  • The ability to learn and develop the needed skills and knowledge to contribute to the operations of the service, including the ability to rapidly absorb and make use of information presented in written and oral communications in a dynamic context.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Additional information

This job is located in Darmstadt, Germany.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV in English to Kristina Lysyk by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job DE-HP-25073.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Please note: Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

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