Space Mission Control Center – Spacecraft / Satellite Operator
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Communications Engineering, Astronomy and Space Sciences, Engineering Physics, Mathematics Engineering, Meteorological Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of satellite systems, space missions, and the space environment.
- Experience or competence in telemetry data analysis, performance evaluation, and anomaly investigation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
- Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
- Well-developed technical reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good command of English.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Participate in the planning, execution, and monitoring of satellite operations.
- Prepare, maintain, and update operational procedures, checklists, and mission plans.
- Collaborate with subsystem teams to ensure mission objectives are achieved successfully.
- Analyze satellite telemetry data to assess system performance and perform root cause analysis in case of anomalies or failures.
- Conduct analyses to improve satellite performance and develop enhancement recommendations.
- Evaluate mission risks and contribute to activities such as emergency scenario simulations to improve operational reliability.
- Support the automation of operational processes and the development of mission operation tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or similar software.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics, mission planning, and space mission operations.
- Familiarity with satellite subsystems such as ADCS, Power Systems, Communications Systems, and Propulsion Systems.
- Understanding of risk analysis, reliability analysis, and FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) methodologies.
- Ability to develop automation solutions using Python or similar programming languages.
- Participation in university projects or space system development activities is considered an asset.