Mission Control Systems Engineer - Talent Pool
HybridDarmstadt, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Engineer and integrate Mission Control Systems throughout design, IVV, and operations preparation for the EPS-Sterna Ground Control Segment. Coordinate across disciplines to support automation engineering, efficient mission operations, and integration, verification, and validation activities. Plan, execute, and support flight control teams and operational users during preparation and critical phases, taking technical ownership within Ground Segment Systems Engineering. Collaborate directly with EUMETSAT and industrial partners on end-to-end involvement from early integration through launch and operations. This role offers continuous technical depth and long-term learning opportunities within a hybrid working model, providing clear career paths into Ground Segment engineering or Mission Operations.
Required Qualifications
- University degree (or PhD) in Computer Engineering, Data Science or a related discipline
- Several years of experience in Spacecraft Ground Control Systems, including specification, architecture and IVV
- Strong experience with ESA Mission Control System environments (e.g. MICONYS-based systems)
- Experience in mission automation systems (e.g. MATIS or comparable solutions)
- Experience with Ground Facilities or Ground Functional Test Systems
- Solid background in integration and verification testing
- Excellent communication skills in a multidisciplinary, client-facing environment
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Hybrid role: approximately 50% on-site at EUMETSAT, with increased presence during critical activities
- Remaining time at our Darmstadt offices or via remote working arrangements
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of DABYS System and software modelling using SysML / UML
- Familiarity with Flight Dynamics systems and operational procedures
- Experience providing software support to operational users
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