About this role
Job Description: As part of the new ESOC FOE Astrophysics missions’ contract, due to start on 01/01/2027, we are seeking to expand our Spacecraft Analyst Team.
Key Responsibilities The general activities to be supported by this service are:
• Maintenance of operational databases, related tools, operational procedures using MS Office tools, VBA, SQL, etc.;
• Support in validation of operational procedures and new releases of operational tools;
• Development and maintenance of operational documentation under configuration control;
• Reviewing alarms and out-of-limit events raised during shifts and supporting the FCT in offline investigation of spacecraft anomalous behaviour, determining follow-up actions;
• Support in performing trend analysis of spacecraft and ground-segment telemetry and general reporting during routine operations;
• Supporting automation and process improvements to reduce routine workload on the shift team.
• Organisation, training and operational readiness check of the spacecraft controllers assigned to the mission;
• Attending operation meetings with the FCT as required;
Additional Analyst tasks as defined by the supervisor.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
• A university degree in a Science or IT-related discipline (electronics, physics, computing, programming, process control, ground station operations) is preferred.
• Good IT skills (Database, SQL, programming)
• Good communication skills, fluency in English, both in speaking and writing
• Ability to work autonomously according to high-level guidelines and to work in international teams
• A good working knowledge of MS Office Tools
• Collaborative and team worker
• Solution orientated
Desirable Skills
• Knowledge of Spacecraft Operations
• Experience at EUMETSAT or ESOC
Furthermore
• Start date 01/10/2026 or 01/01/2027
• EU applications only.
• CV in the latest Europass format
Seniority: Junior Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - ESOC Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite