About this role
Job Description: We are seeking a G2G Operations Preparation Engineer with strong project management skills and proven experience within the Galileo project to support the G2G program during its critical In-Orbit Validation phase.
Key Responsibilities
• Follow the development of the G2G infrastructure from a service provision perspective to prepare effectively for G2G operations.
• Participate in all system milestones and lead the review of associated documentation.
• Follow and regularly review the program integrated schedule agreed with the System Design Authority, actively highlighting schedule margins and risks.
• Monitor the links between the project schedule and Customer undertakings.
• Follow and monitor the GALILEO Service Operator activities related to the preparation of G2G IOV operations for both space and ground segments, including:
• Participation in all operational milestones (OVRR, OVR, ORR, etc.) and review of associated documentation.
• Participation in SCTC test campaigns and review of associated documentation.
• Review of regular deliverables from the GALILEO Service Operator.
• Participation in regular and ad-hoc meetings.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
• Engineering degree in Aerospace or another relevant technical field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in a service-oriented management role, actively engaging with customers.
• Operations (OPS) experience within the Galileo project, ideally with G2G, including a strong knowledge of deployment and operational needs.
• Capacity to act as an effective interface between ESA and operations teams, with the ability to technically challenge ESA proposals.
• Proven experience in Project Management, including the ability to prioritize different and parallel activities.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) with excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude combined with the ability to work with little or no supervision as a fast learner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team-player attitude.
Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with the current G2G IOV phase, including ground/space infrastructure development, SCTC campaigns, and the upcoming ground segment qualification and operational validation phases.
Furthermore
• Applicants must hold citizenship of an EU member state.
• Please submit your curriculum vitae (CV) utilizing the latest Europass format.
• Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo a European SUE security clearance (Secret UE / EU Secret).
Seniority: Senior Primary Location: DE - Oberpfaffenhofen - GCC-D Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite